C182 Introduction to IT WGU Questions With
All Correct & Verified Answers
Information Technology Correct answer-It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make
information accessible
Network Administrator Correct answer-What IT position has the responsibility of working with
routers and switches?
Third Generation Correct answer-In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
Machine Language Correct answer-Which Low-Level language corresponds one-to-one with
assembly?
SaaS Correct answer-What allows an organization to use software through the internet?
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base Correct answer-What is one of IT's roles in
globalization?
Desktop Correct answer-Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical
disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive?
Word processor
Spreadsheet program Correct answer-Which two software application packages would be
classified as productivity software?
External Microphone
USB Flash Drive Correct answer-Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer
through a port?
Information System Correct answer-Which term is defined as a collection of information used to
support management of an organization?
Data Correct answer-A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then
aggregates this content into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each
country and region, and popularity of certain browsers among visitors. What is the timestamp
considered in this scenerio?
Reliable Correct answer-A Departmenatal Manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming
year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for
the next year have to be made. Which Characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?
Processing involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent information. Correct
answer-What is the difference between processing and storage?
Security of information is increased Correct answer-Which benefit is provided by a computer
network in a business?
1) Peer to Peer
2) Virtual Machines
, 3) Virtual Machines Correct answer-Match each description with the type of computing systems in
describes.
1) Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.
2) A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and
multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers
2) One computer will request information from another computer which responds with requested
information
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, to access hardware Correct answer-Which
statement correctly describes the operating system?
An internet browser displays a webpage Correct answer-Which action by application programs
requires support from an operating system?
Linux runs on both servers and workstations Correct answer-What is true about the Linux
operating system?
Proxy server Correct answer-The chief information officer wants to update the network server to
improve internet access while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will
meet this need?
Provided by third-party providers Correct answer-Which characteristic identifies application
software that is cloud-based?
Shareware Correct answer-What type of software permits free temporary use followed by a long-
term activation for a fee?
Establishes the customer's right to use software Correct answer-What is the purpose of an End
User License Agreement for a commercial software package?
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free Correct answer-What is the
difference between proprietary and open-sourced software license?
Patent Correct answer-What gives the author of the software package the ability to prevent
unauthorized duplication for at least 35 years?
Control Unit (CU)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Correct answer-Which two components are parts of a central
processing unit (CPU)?
Printer
Monitor Correct answer-An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the
project team. Which two peripheral devices should be used?
Heat Sink Correct answer-Which motherboard component helps cool the CPU?
Flash Drive Correct answer-Which item is a storage device?
Mesh Correct answer-In which type mof network topology is each networked device directly
connected to every other network device?
All Correct & Verified Answers
Information Technology Correct answer-It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make
information accessible
Network Administrator Correct answer-What IT position has the responsibility of working with
routers and switches?
Third Generation Correct answer-In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
Machine Language Correct answer-Which Low-Level language corresponds one-to-one with
assembly?
SaaS Correct answer-What allows an organization to use software through the internet?
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base Correct answer-What is one of IT's roles in
globalization?
Desktop Correct answer-Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical
disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive?
Word processor
Spreadsheet program Correct answer-Which two software application packages would be
classified as productivity software?
External Microphone
USB Flash Drive Correct answer-Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer
through a port?
Information System Correct answer-Which term is defined as a collection of information used to
support management of an organization?
Data Correct answer-A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then
aggregates this content into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each
country and region, and popularity of certain browsers among visitors. What is the timestamp
considered in this scenerio?
Reliable Correct answer-A Departmenatal Manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming
year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for
the next year have to be made. Which Characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?
Processing involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent information. Correct
answer-What is the difference between processing and storage?
Security of information is increased Correct answer-Which benefit is provided by a computer
network in a business?
1) Peer to Peer
2) Virtual Machines
, 3) Virtual Machines Correct answer-Match each description with the type of computing systems in
describes.
1) Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.
2) A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and
multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers
2) One computer will request information from another computer which responds with requested
information
Allows the user to control the actions of the software, to access hardware Correct answer-Which
statement correctly describes the operating system?
An internet browser displays a webpage Correct answer-Which action by application programs
requires support from an operating system?
Linux runs on both servers and workstations Correct answer-What is true about the Linux
operating system?
Proxy server Correct answer-The chief information officer wants to update the network server to
improve internet access while also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will
meet this need?
Provided by third-party providers Correct answer-Which characteristic identifies application
software that is cloud-based?
Shareware Correct answer-What type of software permits free temporary use followed by a long-
term activation for a fee?
Establishes the customer's right to use software Correct answer-What is the purpose of an End
User License Agreement for a commercial software package?
Proprietary software has a cost whereas open-source software is free Correct answer-What is the
difference between proprietary and open-sourced software license?
Patent Correct answer-What gives the author of the software package the ability to prevent
unauthorized duplication for at least 35 years?
Control Unit (CU)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Correct answer-Which two components are parts of a central
processing unit (CPU)?
Printer
Monitor Correct answer-An employee needs to edit a contract and prepare a hard copy for the
project team. Which two peripheral devices should be used?
Heat Sink Correct answer-Which motherboard component helps cool the CPU?
Flash Drive Correct answer-Which item is a storage device?
Mesh Correct answer-In which type mof network topology is each networked device directly
connected to every other network device?
