Wgu D322 Exam Introduction To It Exam Questions And Correct Answers
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Information Technology - (CORRECT ANSWER)The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making
information accessible.
IT Professional Roles - (CORRECT ANSWER)Administration and Support
System Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware,
software, and programming.
Network Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)In charge of all aspects of the computer network
Database Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Focuses on the design, development, and support of
database management systems (DBMSs).
Security Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to
protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web
severs.
Support IT Professionals - (CORRECT ANSWER)Help desk and training.
Information - (CORRECT ANSWER)Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy - (CORRECT ANSWER)Defines the transition of data to information from knowledge to
wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally
not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form.
,Information in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)Having been inferred from data; one or more processes have
been applied to the data to transform it into a more useful form.
Knowledge in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)Information that has been put to use; information placed into
a context. Refined information such that the user of the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant
portions of information when needed.
Wisdom in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the
"why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems - (CORRECT ANSWER)A collection of data and information used to support the
management of an organization. Also refers to the technical components and human resources that
enable the assembly, storage, and processing of data and the delivery of information. This has existed
for a lot longer than computers.
Characteristics of Quality Data - (CORRECT ANSWER)Relevance - the data being used must apply directly
to the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely manner
Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and should be captured as close to the
point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection processes across collections points
and over time
IPOS - (CORRECT ANSWER)The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
, Input - (CORRECT ANSWER)Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing - (CORRECT ANSWER)Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output - (CORRECT ANSWER)Information is output so user can see results.
Storage - (CORRECT ANSWER)Processed information is stored for permanent record.
Computer System - (CORRECT ANSWER)A collection of components that work together to meet the
needs of the user; typically categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware - (CORRECT ANSWER)Physical components of a computer system which include the system
unit and its components and peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software - (CORRECT ANSWER)Computer programs that tell the computer what to do--how to execute
commands and process information
Network - (CORRECT ANSWER)A collection of computers and resources connected by various media so
that they can communicate with each other.
User - (CORRECT ANSWER)Those who use a computer.
Software Categories - (CORRECT ANSWER)Systems Software and Applications Software
Evolution of Users - (CORRECT ANSWER)First users were the engineers who built and programmed
computers, then employees who had received specialized training were users, and now today, anyone
and everyone can be a user.
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Information Technology - (CORRECT ANSWER)The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making
information accessible.
IT Professional Roles - (CORRECT ANSWER)Administration and Support
System Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware,
software, and programming.
Network Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)In charge of all aspects of the computer network
Database Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Focuses on the design, development, and support of
database management systems (DBMSs).
Security Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to
protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator - (CORRECT ANSWER)Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web
severs.
Support IT Professionals - (CORRECT ANSWER)Help desk and training.
Information - (CORRECT ANSWER)Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy - (CORRECT ANSWER)Defines the transition of data to information from knowledge to
wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally
not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form.
,Information in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)Having been inferred from data; one or more processes have
been applied to the data to transform it into a more useful form.
Knowledge in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)Information that has been put to use; information placed into
a context. Refined information such that the user of the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant
portions of information when needed.
Wisdom in DIKW - (CORRECT ANSWER)Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the
"why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems - (CORRECT ANSWER)A collection of data and information used to support the
management of an organization. Also refers to the technical components and human resources that
enable the assembly, storage, and processing of data and the delivery of information. This has existed
for a lot longer than computers.
Characteristics of Quality Data - (CORRECT ANSWER)Relevance - the data being used must apply directly
to the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely manner
Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and should be captured as close to the
point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection processes across collections points
and over time
IPOS - (CORRECT ANSWER)The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
, Input - (CORRECT ANSWER)Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing - (CORRECT ANSWER)Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output - (CORRECT ANSWER)Information is output so user can see results.
Storage - (CORRECT ANSWER)Processed information is stored for permanent record.
Computer System - (CORRECT ANSWER)A collection of components that work together to meet the
needs of the user; typically categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware - (CORRECT ANSWER)Physical components of a computer system which include the system
unit and its components and peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software - (CORRECT ANSWER)Computer programs that tell the computer what to do--how to execute
commands and process information
Network - (CORRECT ANSWER)A collection of computers and resources connected by various media so
that they can communicate with each other.
User - (CORRECT ANSWER)Those who use a computer.
Software Categories - (CORRECT ANSWER)Systems Software and Applications Software
Evolution of Users - (CORRECT ANSWER)First users were the engineers who built and programmed
computers, then employees who had received specialized training were users, and now today, anyone
and everyone can be a user.
