WGU Intro to IT Practice Test
All of the following are compiled languages except for:
Javascript
BASIC
Java
C++ - ✔✔ correct answer Javascript
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between information systems and
information technology?
There is no difference between information systems and Information Technology.
An information system does not have to use computer hardware; whereas information technology
requires the use of hardware and software.
Information Technology is a broader concept and information systems provide the infrastructure for
information technology.
An information system requires the use of computer hardware and software; whereas information
technology refers only to networks and tools that facilitate communication. - ✔✔ correct answer An
information system does not have to use computer hardware; whereas information technology requires
the use of hardware and software.
In a __________ shell forward slash (/) is used to express directory paths?
Windows
Linux - ✔✔ correct answer Linux
This server addresses protocols such as: IMAP, POP3, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI, and MIME? (Feedback: Unit 4
Module 12 pg 78)
Web Server
eMail Server
FTP Server
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File Server - ✔✔ correct answer eMail Server
Which of the following best describes the differences between memory and the hard drive?
Memory is an internal component that directly or indirectly connects computer components; whereas
the hard drive is an external storage device.
Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment; whereas a hard drive stores
data, programs, and files that can be accessed at a future time.
Memory carries out basic instructions that operate a computer; whereas the hard drive is a long-term
storage device.
Memory is an electronic component used to store instructions for future use; whereas a hard drive is
attached to the motherboard and enables the communication between components. - ✔✔ correct
answer Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment; whereas a hard drive
stores data, programs, and files that can be accessed at a future time.
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system?
A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components that work together to meet the
needs of the user.
A computer system is hardware devices that work together.
A computer system consists of the operating system that tells the computer how to execute commands.
A computer system is a network that allows computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. to connect to the
Internet. - ✔✔ correct answer A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components
that work together to meet the needs of the user.
The scope of the project is considered what?
, WGU Intro to IT Practice Test
Determined in the closing phase
Always accurately identified in the initiation phase
The work that needs to be done
Not at any risk - ✔✔ correct answer The work that needs to be done
Which of the following best describes the purpose of expansion slots in modern computers?
Expansion slots can be used to store programs and data.
Expansion slots allow additional processors to be connected to the motherboard.
Expansion slots can be used to connect additional peripheral devices such as an external hard drive or
monitor.
Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the motherboard that interface with
peripheral devices. - ✔✔ correct answer Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the
motherboard that interface with peripheral devices.
This type of software is made freely available as source code.
Open source software
Public domain software
Shareware software
All of the following are compiled languages except for:
Javascript
BASIC
Java
C++ - ✔✔ correct answer Javascript
Which of the following statements best describes the difference between information systems and
information technology?
There is no difference between information systems and Information Technology.
An information system does not have to use computer hardware; whereas information technology
requires the use of hardware and software.
Information Technology is a broader concept and information systems provide the infrastructure for
information technology.
An information system requires the use of computer hardware and software; whereas information
technology refers only to networks and tools that facilitate communication. - ✔✔ correct answer An
information system does not have to use computer hardware; whereas information technology requires
the use of hardware and software.
In a __________ shell forward slash (/) is used to express directory paths?
Windows
Linux - ✔✔ correct answer Linux
This server addresses protocols such as: IMAP, POP3, SMTP, HTTP, MAPI, and MIME? (Feedback: Unit 4
Module 12 pg 78)
Web Server
eMail Server
FTP Server
,WGU Intro to IT Practice Test
File Server - ✔✔ correct answer eMail Server
Which of the following best describes the differences between memory and the hard drive?
Memory is an internal component that directly or indirectly connects computer components; whereas
the hard drive is an external storage device.
Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment; whereas a hard drive stores
data, programs, and files that can be accessed at a future time.
Memory carries out basic instructions that operate a computer; whereas the hard drive is a long-term
storage device.
Memory is an electronic component used to store instructions for future use; whereas a hard drive is
attached to the motherboard and enables the communication between components. - ✔✔ correct
answer Memory stores instructions and data used by programs in the moment; whereas a hard drive
stores data, programs, and files that can be accessed at a future time.
Which of the following is an accurate definition of a computer system?
A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components that work together to meet the
needs of the user.
A computer system is hardware devices that work together.
A computer system consists of the operating system that tells the computer how to execute commands.
A computer system is a network that allows computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. to connect to the
Internet. - ✔✔ correct answer A computer system is a collection of hardware and software components
that work together to meet the needs of the user.
The scope of the project is considered what?
, WGU Intro to IT Practice Test
Determined in the closing phase
Always accurately identified in the initiation phase
The work that needs to be done
Not at any risk - ✔✔ correct answer The work that needs to be done
Which of the following best describes the purpose of expansion slots in modern computers?
Expansion slots can be used to store programs and data.
Expansion slots allow additional processors to be connected to the motherboard.
Expansion slots can be used to connect additional peripheral devices such as an external hard drive or
monitor.
Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the motherboard that interface with
peripheral devices. - ✔✔ correct answer Expansion slots allow additional cards to be connected to the
motherboard that interface with peripheral devices.
This type of software is made freely available as source code.
Open source software
Public domain software
Shareware software
