WGU D322 INTRODUCTION TO IT SECTIONS 2-8 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2… EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D322 Introduction to
IT Sections 2-8 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
414 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 414 verified questions along with correct answers, offering comprehensive
explanations that enhance understanding of IT principles. It covers the fundamental aspects of
information technology, ensuring a well-rounded grasp of the subject. This resource is suitable for
study, course review, and certification preparation, enabling students to reinforce their knowledge
effectively.
CONTENTS
• IT Functions • Project Management
• Software Development Life Cycle • Testing Methodologies
• Documentation Types • Development Methodologies
• Disaster Recovery • Data Storage Types
• Emerging Technologies • Software Types
• Operating Systems • Application Software
• Software Licensing • Programming Languages
Page 1
, • Data Management • Data Hierarchy
• Computer Systems • Database Concepts
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 414
Specifically, IT functions cover five different domains:
CORRECT ANSWER
communication
data collection and management
information security management
consumer relationship management
process improvement
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 414
IT governance is
CORRECT ANSWER
the system of processes that ensures the effective and efficient use of IT to enable an organization to
achieve its business goals and to add value to key stakeholders in an organization.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 414
Network administrators
CORRECT ANSWER
set up, maintain, and monitor the hardware and software that support the networking components of the
computer systems.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 414
Systems administrators
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, CORRECT ANSWER
set up, maintain, and monitor devices that support business operations. These devices include anything
from projectors and smartboards in a training room to the devices in the server room.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 414
Web administrators
CORRECT ANSWER
control the outward-facing content on an organization's website and intranets and ensure that the sites
function and integrate with back-end systems, such as supporting databases.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 414
Database administrators
CORRECT ANSWER
configure and troubleshoot an organization's data repositories.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 414
Cybersecurity analysts
CORRECT ANSWER
monitor the behaviors of the system components for anomalies and malicious attacks. They also put
measures in place to deter, detect, and mitigate internal and external threats.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 414
Technical support specialists
CORRECT ANSWER
provide end-user training and help users resolve issues accessing resources and systems.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 414
Outsourcing
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, CORRECT ANSWER
uses the resources and skills of a developed workforce from an external organization.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 414
Insourcing
CORRECT ANSWER
assigns a project to employees within the organization. Insourcing generally requires the development of
new operations and processes, making it an expensive option.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 414
END OF SECTION 7
CORRECT ANSWER
END OF SECTION 7
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 414
distributed database
CORRECT ANSWER
database that consists of data residing on different machines.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 414
CAT5e
CORRECT ANSWER
one of the most popular cabling types of ethernet cable used for deployments because of its ability to
support Gigabit speeds at a cost-effective price.
can support up to 100MHz = 1,000 Mbps / 1 Gbps.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU D322 Introduction to
IT Sections 2-8 Questions
& Answers 2026-2027 |
Comprehensive Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
414 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 414 verified questions along with correct answers, offering comprehensive
explanations that enhance understanding of IT principles. It covers the fundamental aspects of
information technology, ensuring a well-rounded grasp of the subject. This resource is suitable for
study, course review, and certification preparation, enabling students to reinforce their knowledge
effectively.
CONTENTS
• IT Functions • Project Management
• Software Development Life Cycle • Testing Methodologies
• Documentation Types • Development Methodologies
• Disaster Recovery • Data Storage Types
• Emerging Technologies • Software Types
• Operating Systems • Application Software
• Software Licensing • Programming Languages
Page 1
, • Data Management • Data Hierarchy
• Computer Systems • Database Concepts
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 414
Specifically, IT functions cover five different domains:
CORRECT ANSWER
communication
data collection and management
information security management
consumer relationship management
process improvement
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 414
IT governance is
CORRECT ANSWER
the system of processes that ensures the effective and efficient use of IT to enable an organization to
achieve its business goals and to add value to key stakeholders in an organization.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 414
Network administrators
CORRECT ANSWER
set up, maintain, and monitor the hardware and software that support the networking components of the
computer systems.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 414
Systems administrators
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
set up, maintain, and monitor devices that support business operations. These devices include anything
from projectors and smartboards in a training room to the devices in the server room.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 414
Web administrators
CORRECT ANSWER
control the outward-facing content on an organization's website and intranets and ensure that the sites
function and integrate with back-end systems, such as supporting databases.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 414
Database administrators
CORRECT ANSWER
configure and troubleshoot an organization's data repositories.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 414
Cybersecurity analysts
CORRECT ANSWER
monitor the behaviors of the system components for anomalies and malicious attacks. They also put
measures in place to deter, detect, and mitigate internal and external threats.
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 414
Technical support specialists
CORRECT ANSWER
provide end-user training and help users resolve issues accessing resources and systems.
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 414
Outsourcing
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
uses the resources and skills of a developed workforce from an external organization.
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 414
Insourcing
CORRECT ANSWER
assigns a project to employees within the organization. Insourcing generally requires the development of
new operations and processes, making it an expensive option.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 414
END OF SECTION 7
CORRECT ANSWER
END OF SECTION 7
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 414
distributed database
CORRECT ANSWER
database that consists of data residing on different machines.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 414
CAT5e
CORRECT ANSWER
one of the most popular cabling types of ethernet cable used for deployments because of its ability to
support Gigabit speeds at a cost-effective price.
can support up to 100MHz = 1,000 Mbps / 1 Gbps.
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