WGU C182 Introduction to IT 230+ (Latest Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer Key Solutions

WGU C182 Introduction to IT
(Latest 2025-2026 Edition) 100% Verified Q&A + Answer
230+
Key Solutions


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Question 1
Information Technology
Correct Answer
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.


Question 2
IT Professional Roles
Correct Answer
Administration and Support


Question 3
System Administrator
Correct Answer
Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming.


Question 4
Network Administrator
Correct Answer
In charge of all aspects of the computer network


Question 5
Database Administrator
Correct Answer
Focuses on the design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs).




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,Question 6
Security Administrator
Correct Answer
Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.


Question 7
Web Administrator
Correct Answer
Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs.


Question 8
Support IT Professionals
Correct Answer
Help desk and training.


Question 9
Information

Correct Answer
Processed data.


Question 10
DIKW Hierarchy
Correct Answer
Defines the transition of data to information to knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)


Question 11
Data in 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.


Question 12
Information in DIKW
Correct Answer
Having been inferred from data; one or more processes have been applied to the data to transform it into a more useful
form.




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,Question 13
Knowledge in DIKW
Correct Answer
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.


Question 14
Wisdom in DIKW
Correct Answer
Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and
experience.


Question 15
Information Systems
Correct Answer
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.


Question 16
Characteristics of Quality Data
Correct Answer
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


Question 17
IPOS
Correct Answer
The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle


Question 18
Input
Correct Answer
Raw data is entered by the user.




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, Question 19
Processing
Correct Answer
Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.


Question 20
Output
Correct Answer
Information is output so user can see results.


Question 21
Storage
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Processed information is stored for permanent record.


Question 22
Computer System

Correct Answer
A collection of components that work together to meet the needs of the user; typically categorized as either hardware,
software, networks, or users.


Question 23
Hardware
Correct Answer
Physical components of a computer system which include the system unit and its components and peripheral devices;
tangible aspects of the computer.


Question 24
Software
Correct Answer
Computer programs that tell the computer what to do--how to execute commands and process information


Question 25
Network
Correct Answer
A collection of computers and resources connected by various media so that they can communicate with each other.


Question 26
User

Correct Answer
Those who use a computer.


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