WGU-C182 - Intro to IT- part 1 Study Guide 2023

Information Technology - Correct Answer The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible, which includes the software, data, and computer networks. Gathering data and processing it into information. System Administrator - Correct Answer Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. Create accounts; train users; secure system; troubleshoot system; add hardware. Database Administrator - Correct Answer Focuses on the design, development, management and support of database management systems (DBMSs). Duties include software installation, security of data, creation of accounts to access the database, and configuring the database to be accessible over network. Network Administrator - Correct Answer Is the person responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, securing, and troubleshooting of the computer network. Work with routers and switches; physical and software troubleshooting; ensuring all computers can fully utilize the network. Security Administrator - Correct Answer Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions. Web Administrator - Correct Answer The person in charge of administering, configuring, installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting the hardware and software of a web server. Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web servers. Help Desk - Correct Answer Provides support to individuals responding to each person's specific issue. May take place over the phone or via e-mail. DIKW - Correct Answer Defines the transition of data to information to knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom) Data of DIKW - Correct Answer The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form. Can be obtained from a: camera card, bar code reader, pen tablet, or values entered by the user. Raw form. Information of DIKW - Correct Answer Once data is processed/analyzed in some way, it becomes useful information. Having been inferred from data; one or more processes have been applied to the data to transform it into a more useful form.