WGU: Information Technology
Management Essentials - D075
Many websites keep track of a user's actions and information. They store much of this information on
the user's computer in a private folder on the hard drive. What are these very small files called? - ✔✔
correct answer Tracking cookies
What is the title of the person in the organization who is directly responsible for the setup and operation
of the organization's networks, including hardware and software? - ✔✔ correct answer Network
administrator
In today's environment, more and more companies are providing "smart" household items such as lights,
doorbells, and refrigerators that can be controlled via applications on consumers' phones or tablets.
What is the common term for this type of technology? - ✔✔ correct answer Internet of things
What is the purpose of a universal serial bus (USB) on a laptop or desktop computer? - ✔✔ correct
answer It allows the computer to connect peripheral devices
Which part of a computer executes the computations required by the software? - ✔✔ correct answer
the computer processing unit
Which category of software includes programs such as word processors and PDF document readers? -
✔✔ correct answer Application software
What are 3 major functions of a computer operating system? - ✔✔ correct answer File, memory, and
process management
Which method of sharing data requires the use of temporary memory? - ✔✔ correct answer Cut and
paste
Which type of device is an ethernet card? - ✔✔ correct answer Network interface controller (NIC)
What is the purpose of a MAC address? - ✔✔ correct answer To uniquely identify a computer on a
network
, WGU: Information Technology
Management Essentials - D075
In order to implement a client/server network, which type bus topology is most appropriate? - ✔✔
correct answer A star topology
A local drafting firm has a secured local area network that uses Ethernet cables to connect to client
computers. After ensuring that the computer is connected to the network, what must a user provide in
order to be authenticated? - ✔✔ correct answer A password
A discussion board facilitates communication between geographically dispersed group members. What is
the correct term to describe an initial post and its subsequent comments? - ✔✔ correct answer A thread
How does a Gantt chart facilitate project management? - ✔✔ correct answer It identifies and sequences
the tasks of a project
A business organization can increase collaboration if it has a database of its internal reports, articles,
documents, policies, and decisions. Which tool helps manage this type of information? - ✔✔ correct
answer A knowledge management system
On a day-to-day basis, what is the major focus and responsibility of a chief technology officer? - ✔✔
correct answer Managing the IT group and designing the IT architecture
What is the title of the person within an IT department whose responsibility is to set policies for
passwords, create rules for backup and recovery, and facilitate the protection of the data center and
computers with the data and information? - ✔✔ correct answer Chief information security officer
What is the distinguishing feature that differentiates data from information? - ✔✔ correct answer Data
that have been given context become information
What is the purpose of a dashboard in business intelligence (BI) software? - ✔✔ correct answer It is a
visual presentation of graphs, charts, and diagrams
What is the standard programming language that is used to extract and update data in most relational
databases? - ✔✔ correct answer Structured Query Language (SQL)
Management Essentials - D075
Many websites keep track of a user's actions and information. They store much of this information on
the user's computer in a private folder on the hard drive. What are these very small files called? - ✔✔
correct answer Tracking cookies
What is the title of the person in the organization who is directly responsible for the setup and operation
of the organization's networks, including hardware and software? - ✔✔ correct answer Network
administrator
In today's environment, more and more companies are providing "smart" household items such as lights,
doorbells, and refrigerators that can be controlled via applications on consumers' phones or tablets.
What is the common term for this type of technology? - ✔✔ correct answer Internet of things
What is the purpose of a universal serial bus (USB) on a laptop or desktop computer? - ✔✔ correct
answer It allows the computer to connect peripheral devices
Which part of a computer executes the computations required by the software? - ✔✔ correct answer
the computer processing unit
Which category of software includes programs such as word processors and PDF document readers? -
✔✔ correct answer Application software
What are 3 major functions of a computer operating system? - ✔✔ correct answer File, memory, and
process management
Which method of sharing data requires the use of temporary memory? - ✔✔ correct answer Cut and
paste
Which type of device is an ethernet card? - ✔✔ correct answer Network interface controller (NIC)
What is the purpose of a MAC address? - ✔✔ correct answer To uniquely identify a computer on a
network
, WGU: Information Technology
Management Essentials - D075
In order to implement a client/server network, which type bus topology is most appropriate? - ✔✔
correct answer A star topology
A local drafting firm has a secured local area network that uses Ethernet cables to connect to client
computers. After ensuring that the computer is connected to the network, what must a user provide in
order to be authenticated? - ✔✔ correct answer A password
A discussion board facilitates communication between geographically dispersed group members. What is
the correct term to describe an initial post and its subsequent comments? - ✔✔ correct answer A thread
How does a Gantt chart facilitate project management? - ✔✔ correct answer It identifies and sequences
the tasks of a project
A business organization can increase collaboration if it has a database of its internal reports, articles,
documents, policies, and decisions. Which tool helps manage this type of information? - ✔✔ correct
answer A knowledge management system
On a day-to-day basis, what is the major focus and responsibility of a chief technology officer? - ✔✔
correct answer Managing the IT group and designing the IT architecture
What is the title of the person within an IT department whose responsibility is to set policies for
passwords, create rules for backup and recovery, and facilitate the protection of the data center and
computers with the data and information? - ✔✔ correct answer Chief information security officer
What is the distinguishing feature that differentiates data from information? - ✔✔ correct answer Data
that have been given context become information
What is the purpose of a dashboard in business intelligence (BI) software? - ✔✔ correct answer It is a
visual presentation of graphs, charts, and diagrams
What is the standard programming language that is used to extract and update data in most relational
databases? - ✔✔ correct answer Structured Query Language (SQL)
