WGU C182 Introduction to IT || with Errorless Answers.
Information Technology correct answers The technology used in creating, maintaining, and
making information accessible.
IT Professional Roles correct answers Administration and Support
System Administrator correct answers Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware,
software, and programming.
Network Administrator correct answers In charge of all aspects of the computer network
Database Administrator correct answers Focuses on the design, development, and support of
database management systems (DBMSs).
Security Administrator correct answers Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to
protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator correct answers Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots
web severs.
Support IT Professionals correct answers Help desk and training.
Information correct answers Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy correct answers Defines the transition of data to information to knowledge to
wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
,Data in DIKW correct answers The 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 correct answers Having 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 correct answers Information 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 correct answers Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of
the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems correct answers A 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 correct answers Relevance - 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 correct answers The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input correct answers Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing correct answers Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output correct answers Information is output so user can see results.
Storage correct answers Processed information is stored for permanent record.
Computer System correct answers A collection of components that work together to meet the
needs of the user; typically categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware correct answers Physical components of a computer system which include the system
unit and its components and peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software correct answers Computer programs that tell the computer what to do--how to execute
commands and process information
Network correct answers A collection of computers and resources connected by various media so
that they can communicate with each other.
User correct answers Those who use a computer.
Software Categories correct answers Systems Software and Applications Software
Evolution of Users correct answers First users were the engineers who built and programmed
computers, then employees who had received specialized training were users, and now today,
anyone and everyone can be a user.
Information Technology correct answers The technology used in creating, maintaining, and
making information accessible.
IT Professional Roles correct answers Administration and Support
System Administrator correct answers Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware,
software, and programming.
Network Administrator correct answers In charge of all aspects of the computer network
Database Administrator correct answers Focuses on the design, development, and support of
database management systems (DBMSs).
Security Administrator correct answers Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to
protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
Web Administrator correct answers Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots
web severs.
Support IT Professionals correct answers Help desk and training.
Information correct answers Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy correct answers Defines the transition of data to information to knowledge to
wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
,Data in DIKW correct answers The 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 correct answers Having 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 correct answers Information 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 correct answers Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of
the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems correct answers A 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 correct answers Relevance - 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 correct answers The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input correct answers Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing correct answers Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output correct answers Information is output so user can see results.
Storage correct answers Processed information is stored for permanent record.
Computer System correct answers A collection of components that work together to meet the
needs of the user; typically categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware correct answers Physical components of a computer system which include the system
unit and its components and peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software correct answers Computer programs that tell the computer what to do--how to execute
commands and process information
Network correct answers A collection of computers and resources connected by various media so
that they can communicate with each other.
User correct answers Those who use a computer.
Software Categories correct answers Systems Software and Applications Software
Evolution of Users correct answers First users were the engineers who built and programmed
computers, then employees who had received specialized training were users, and now today,
anyone and everyone can be a user.
