WGU C182 latest updated questions
with verified answers 2026/2027
version
Server Software- correct answer>>>Works with hardware to provide network service.
Local Application- correct answer>>>Software stored on an individual computer.
Intranet- correct answer>>>A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within
organization.
Cloud Computing- correct answer>>>Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org. may access resources it may not
normally have.
Operating Systems- correct answer>>>Allows a user to easily access
hardware/software, required to maintain computer environment.
Kernel- correct answer>>>Core component of OS.
Loads when computer first boots
Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software.
Device Drivers- correct answer>>>Interface b/w OS and hardware.
Shell- correct answer>>>Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides
access to the kernel.
I.E. The GUI will translate mouse motions into calls to kernel/routines. Desktop
elements include shortcuts, windows theme, menus, background.
Services (Daemons)- correct answer>>>OS programs that start when OS is loaded.
They run in the background and wait for an event to initiate.
Utility Programs- correct answer>>>Allow user to monitor system performance.
Web Server- correct answer>>>Role is to respond to HTTP requests.
*Most HTTP requests are for HTML docs, but could include any web accessible
resource.
It's all combined into the URL.
**APACHE is most popular web server-can execute scripts for dynamic pages, use
security mechanisms, log request for trend tracking.
, Proxy Server- correct answer>>>A software that acts as an intermediary between a
client and a server to shield the client from adverse actions of the server.
*Also provides degree of anonymity, since IP address recorded is for proxy server and
not individual client.
*Can also be used to block requests to certain servers (i.e Facebook)
*Can reject responses that contain certain content (i.e "porn")
**SQUID is most common, but APACHE can also be used as proxy server.
Database Server- correct answer>>>Permits database access across a network.
Performs tasks such as data analysis, data manipulation, security, and archiving.
May/may not store database itself.
**MySQL is popular.
Application Software- correct answer>>>Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.
Productivity Software- correct answer>>>Application software used to aid in
productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets.
System Software- correct answer>>>Consists of programs that make up the OS and
directly support system itself.
**Includes services or DAEMONS
File Server- correct answer>>>Computer with large hard disk storing files, but can also
store software to be run over network.
Email Server- correct answer>>>Provides email service.
Accepts email request from clients.
IMAP,POPS,HTTP,MAPI,MIME
String Data- correct answer>>>Alphanumeric or text
Ex: James (Last name)
623 Hill Street
Number Integer- correct answer>>>Numeric data, whole numbers.
Ex: 4
Floating Point- correct answer>>>Decimal.
Ex: 4.2
Date/Time- correct answer>>>Type of Data
Boolean/Logical- correct answer>>>Type of Data.
Ex: True/False (in reply to active subscriber?)
Only two possible answers: yes/no or true/false
with verified answers 2026/2027
version
Server Software- correct answer>>>Works with hardware to provide network service.
Local Application- correct answer>>>Software stored on an individual computer.
Intranet- correct answer>>>A LAN that uses IP. Used to communicate within
organization.
Cloud Computing- correct answer>>>Allows organization to access resources/app
anywhere, anytime. Beneficial because an org. may access resources it may not
normally have.
Operating Systems- correct answer>>>Allows a user to easily access
hardware/software, required to maintain computer environment.
Kernel- correct answer>>>Core component of OS.
Loads when computer first boots
Sits on top of hardware, is interface b/w hardware and software.
Device Drivers- correct answer>>>Interface b/w OS and hardware.
Shell- correct answer>>>Interface for user, often personalized. The shell provides
access to the kernel.
I.E. The GUI will translate mouse motions into calls to kernel/routines. Desktop
elements include shortcuts, windows theme, menus, background.
Services (Daemons)- correct answer>>>OS programs that start when OS is loaded.
They run in the background and wait for an event to initiate.
Utility Programs- correct answer>>>Allow user to monitor system performance.
Web Server- correct answer>>>Role is to respond to HTTP requests.
*Most HTTP requests are for HTML docs, but could include any web accessible
resource.
It's all combined into the URL.
**APACHE is most popular web server-can execute scripts for dynamic pages, use
security mechanisms, log request for trend tracking.
, Proxy Server- correct answer>>>A software that acts as an intermediary between a
client and a server to shield the client from adverse actions of the server.
*Also provides degree of anonymity, since IP address recorded is for proxy server and
not individual client.
*Can also be used to block requests to certain servers (i.e Facebook)
*Can reject responses that contain certain content (i.e "porn")
**SQUID is most common, but APACHE can also be used as proxy server.
Database Server- correct answer>>>Permits database access across a network.
Performs tasks such as data analysis, data manipulation, security, and archiving.
May/may not store database itself.
**MySQL is popular.
Application Software- correct answer>>>Programs end users run to accomplish tasks.
Productivity Software- correct answer>>>Application software used to aid in
productivity. I.E. Presentation software, word processor, spreadsheets.
System Software- correct answer>>>Consists of programs that make up the OS and
directly support system itself.
**Includes services or DAEMONS
File Server- correct answer>>>Computer with large hard disk storing files, but can also
store software to be run over network.
Email Server- correct answer>>>Provides email service.
Accepts email request from clients.
IMAP,POPS,HTTP,MAPI,MIME
String Data- correct answer>>>Alphanumeric or text
Ex: James (Last name)
623 Hill Street
Number Integer- correct answer>>>Numeric data, whole numbers.
Ex: 4
Floating Point- correct answer>>>Decimal.
Ex: 4.2
Date/Time- correct answer>>>Type of Data
Boolean/Logical- correct answer>>>Type of Data.
Ex: True/False (in reply to active subscriber?)
Only two possible answers: yes/no or true/false
