WGU D252 TASK 2 FINAL SUBMISSION
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CONTENT
◉ When a programmer enters a command, what converts that
command to machine language and executes it?
Answer: the interpreter
◉ perl, php, ruby, python, and asp are interpreted languages that are
also what other type of language?
Answer: scripting languages
◉ Relies on a session and allows you to test out an idea because they
are executed as they're written.
Answer: interpreter
◉ Requires that the componenets of the software all be defined from
the onset and is considered to have more efficient code.
Answer: compiler
◉ What generation used vacuum tubes in computers?
Answer: first generation
,◉ What generation of computers began to use transistors?
Answer: second
◉ what generation of computers introduced the silicon chip?
Answer: third
◉ what type of computer still uses silicon chips?
Answer: tablet
◉ What generation of computers introduced operating systems?
Answer: third
◉ What do integrated circuits need to function?
Answer: silicon chip
◉ a location beacon that uses bluetooth technology and can be
embedded in any location aware mobile device.
Answer: iBeacons
◉ The myriad of types of devices that can and will be connected to
the internet in the next few years.
, Answer: the internet of things (IoT)
◉ What does RFID stand for?
Answer: Radio frequency identification device
◉ Refers to data sets that are so large and complex that they will
require more advanced database management/processing tools
than we currently use.
Answer: big data
◉ what cloud service provides access and use of software to
businesses through the internet?
Answer: Saas or software as a service
◉ which form of cloud computing enables teams of developers to
quickly and reliably develop and deliver applications by accessing
the same environment in real-time.
Answer: Paas or Platform as a Service
◉ Which cloud service provides all the resources (servers, data
storage) tha an IT dept needs ouside of the org making them
accessible by anyone, anywhere
Answer: IaaS or Infrastructure as a Service
GUIDE 2026 VERIFIED SOLUTIONS FULL
CONTENT
◉ When a programmer enters a command, what converts that
command to machine language and executes it?
Answer: the interpreter
◉ perl, php, ruby, python, and asp are interpreted languages that are
also what other type of language?
Answer: scripting languages
◉ Relies on a session and allows you to test out an idea because they
are executed as they're written.
Answer: interpreter
◉ Requires that the componenets of the software all be defined from
the onset and is considered to have more efficient code.
Answer: compiler
◉ What generation used vacuum tubes in computers?
Answer: first generation
,◉ What generation of computers began to use transistors?
Answer: second
◉ what generation of computers introduced the silicon chip?
Answer: third
◉ what type of computer still uses silicon chips?
Answer: tablet
◉ What generation of computers introduced operating systems?
Answer: third
◉ What do integrated circuits need to function?
Answer: silicon chip
◉ a location beacon that uses bluetooth technology and can be
embedded in any location aware mobile device.
Answer: iBeacons
◉ The myriad of types of devices that can and will be connected to
the internet in the next few years.
, Answer: the internet of things (IoT)
◉ What does RFID stand for?
Answer: Radio frequency identification device
◉ Refers to data sets that are so large and complex that they will
require more advanced database management/processing tools
than we currently use.
Answer: big data
◉ what cloud service provides access and use of software to
businesses through the internet?
Answer: Saas or software as a service
◉ which form of cloud computing enables teams of developers to
quickly and reliably develop and deliver applications by accessing
the same environment in real-time.
Answer: Paas or Platform as a Service
◉ Which cloud service provides all the resources (servers, data
storage) tha an IT dept needs ouside of the org making them
accessible by anyone, anywhere
Answer: IaaS or Infrastructure as a Service
