WGU C182 Introduction to IT (KS02) Taken by: Wiseman
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1. Describe the purpose of User Acceptance Testing in the context of system
implementation.
User Acceptance Testing ensures that the system meets the
requirements and is useful for end-users before full deployment.
User Acceptance Testing is conducted to verify the system's security
features.
User Acceptance Testing focuses on individual components of the
system for functionality.
User Acceptance Testing evaluates the system's performance under
load conditions.
2. Which one of the following is not a characteristic of professionalism?
professional association to maintain standards
high technology developed & utilized
continuing education and lifelong learning
standards for entry, practice and ethical conduct
3. What is the primary function of power connectors in computer systems?
To store data in databases.
To connect data cables between devices.
To supply electrical power to components.
To manage software licenses.
4. Which of the following is considered a component of data hygiene?
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Data obsolescence
Data validation
Data redundancy
Data corruption
5. The business case, feasibility study, and stakeholder input are 3 key elements
of which project phase?
Initiation
Executing
Closing
Planning
6. What does the acronym DIKW stand for in information technology?
Data, Input, Knowledge, Wisdom
Data, Information, Knowledge, Workflow
Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom
Data, Information, Knowledge, Web
7. If a database query is designed to modify existing records, which operation
should be used instead of 'Serve'?
Select
Update
Serve
Delete
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8. What are the three main categories of databases?
Hierarchical, Network, Object-oriented
NoSQL, Object-oriented, Relational
Hierarchical, Relational, Flat file
Distributed, Centralized, Flat file
9. What are the three key elements of the project initiation phase?
risk assessment, resource allocation, and timeline estimation
scope definition, quality assurance, and communication plan
business case, feasibility study, and stakeholder input
project charter, budget analysis, and team formation
10. If a company is experiencing frequent database outages, which
responsibility of the database administrator should be prioritized to resolve
this issue?
Conducting user training
Ensuring database performance
Managing network infrastructure
Developing new software features
11. If a new computer system is designed using microprocessors, what
advantages might it have over systems that use earlier technologies like
vacuum tubes?
Increased reliance on external components and higher costs
Increased processing speed and reduced size
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Limited functionality and slower processing speed
Higher power consumption and larger physical size
12. Testing performed to validate successful system implementation is called
Stress testing
Integration testing
Acceptance testing
System testing
13. Describe the primary role of a database administrator in an organization.
The primary role of a database administrator is to oversee project
management tasks.
The primary role of a database administrator is to write code for
applications.
The primary role of a database administrator is to manage hardware
resources.
The primary role of a database administrator is to ensure the
availability, performance, and security of databases.
14. Describe the role of the 'Select' operation in database queries.
The 'Select' operation deletes records from a database.
The 'Select' operation modifies existing records in a database.
The 'Select' operation serves data to users.
The 'Select' operation is used to retrieve specific data from a
database based on given criteria.