WGU C182 Introduction to IT Exam Latest 2024 Questions and Answers.

Information Technology - ANSWERThe technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible. IT Professional Roles - ANSWERAdministration and Support System Administrator - ANSWERMaintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. Network Administrator - ANSWERIn charge of all aspects of the computer network Database Administrator - ANSWERFocuses on the design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs). Security Administrator - ANSWERInstalls, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions. Web Administrator - ANSWERInstalls, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs. Support IT Professionals - ANSWERHelp desk and training. Information - ANSWERProcessed data. DIKW Hierarchy - ANSWERDefines the transition of data to information to knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom) Data in DIKW - ANSWERThe 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 - ANSWERHaving 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 - ANSWERInformation 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 - ANSWERProvides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience. Information Systems - ANSWERA 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 - ANSWERRelevance - 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 - ANSWERThe Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle Input - ANSWERRaw data is entered by the user. Processing - ANSWERRaw data is organized or structured for usefulness. Output - ANSWERInformation is output so user can see results. Storage - ANSWERProcessed information is stored for permanent record.