WGU C182 Objective Assessment (NEW 2025/ 2026
Update) Introduction to IT | Questions & Answers |
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
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. -
answer-:Evolution of Users
Consists of programs that END USERS RUN to accomplish tasks - answer-:Application Software
Consists of programs that MAKE UP THE OS software that directly supports the computer
system itself - answer-:System Software
Works with hardware to provide a NETWORK SERVICE - answer-:Server Software
A LAN that uses the Internet Protocol - answer-:Intranet
Core components of the OS that is loaded when the computer is first booted. - answer-:Kernel
An interface for the user, often personalized for that given user, that provides access to the
kernel. - answer-:Shell
, Administration and Support - answer-:IT Professional Roles
Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. - answer-
:System Administrator
Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to
stop intrusions. - answer-:Security Administrator
Help desk and training. - answer-:Support IT Professionals
Defines the transition of data to information from knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information
Knowledge Wisdom) - answer-:DIKW Hierarchy
The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally not usable until it has been
converted into a relevant form. - answer-:Data in DIKW
Having been inferred from data; one or more processes have been applied to the data to
transform it into a more useful form. - answer-:Information in DIKW
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. - answer-:Information Systems
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 - answer-
:Characteristics of Quality Data
Update) Introduction to IT | Questions & Answers |
Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)
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. -
answer-:Evolution of Users
Consists of programs that END USERS RUN to accomplish tasks - answer-:Application Software
Consists of programs that MAKE UP THE OS software that directly supports the computer
system itself - answer-:System Software
Works with hardware to provide a NETWORK SERVICE - answer-:Server Software
A LAN that uses the Internet Protocol - answer-:Intranet
Core components of the OS that is loaded when the computer is first booted. - answer-:Kernel
An interface for the user, often personalized for that given user, that provides access to the
kernel. - answer-:Shell
, Administration and Support - answer-:IT Professional Roles
Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. - answer-
:System Administrator
Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to
stop intrusions. - answer-:Security Administrator
Help desk and training. - answer-:Support IT Professionals
Defines the transition of data to information from knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information
Knowledge Wisdom) - answer-:DIKW Hierarchy
The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally not usable until it has been
converted into a relevant form. - answer-:Data in DIKW
Having been inferred from data; one or more processes have been applied to the data to
transform it into a more useful form. - answer-:Information in DIKW
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. - answer-:Information Systems
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 - answer-
:Characteristics of Quality Data
