WGU Intro to IT - Pre-Assessment exam with correct answers
2026/2027 version A+ Graded
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - correct answer >>>It allows companies to
reach a wider customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and
a large capacity hard drive? - correct answer >>>Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
correct answer >>>Word processor
Spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
correct answer >>>External microphone
USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - correct answer >>>Information System
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates
this content into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each
country and region, and popularity of certain browsers among visitors.
What is the timestamp considered in this scenario? - correct answer >>>Data
A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The
manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions
for the next year have to be made.
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - correct answer >>>It is the
technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? - correct
answer >>>Network administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - correct answer
>>>Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - correct answer
>>>Machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the Internet? - correct answer
>>>SaaS
, Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? - correct answer
>>>Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? - correct answer >>>Networks
Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? - correct answer
>>>Processing involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent
information.
Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - correct answer
>>>Costs for hardware resources are decreased
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers
and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. - correct
answer >>>Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - correct answer >>>Peer-to-
peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with
requested information - correct answer >>>Client-server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - correct answer >>>Allows
the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? -
correct answer >>>An Internet browser displays a web page.
What is true about the Linux operating system? - correct answer >>>Linux runs on both
servers and workstations.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet
access while also blocking certain social media websites.
What type of server will meet this need? - correct answer >>>Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - correct answer
>>>Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a
fee? - correct answer >>>Shareware
2026/2027 version A+ Graded
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? - correct answer >>>It allows companies to
reach a wider customer base.
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and
a large capacity hard drive? - correct answer >>>Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? -
correct answer >>>Word processor
Spreadsheet program
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? -
correct answer >>>External microphone
USB flash drive
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? - correct answer >>>Information System
A website logs the timestamp, location, and browser of every visitor. It then aggregates
this content into peak traffic times and days, minimum and maximum hits for each
country and region, and popularity of certain browsers among visitors.
What is the timestamp considered in this scenario? - correct answer >>>Data
A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The
manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions
for the next year have to be made.
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? - correct answer >>>It is the
technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? - correct
answer >>>Network administrator
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - correct answer
>>>Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? - correct answer
>>>Machine language
What allows an organization to use software through the Internet? - correct answer
>>>SaaS
, Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? - correct answer
>>>Timely
Which two are parts of an information system? - correct answer >>>Networks
Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? - correct answer
>>>Processing involves temporary information, while storage involves permanent
information.
Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - correct answer
>>>Costs for hardware resources are decreased
A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers
and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers. - correct
answer >>>Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - correct answer >>>Peer-to-
peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with
requested information - correct answer >>>Client-server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? - correct answer >>>Allows
the user to control the actions of the software, and through the software, to access
hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? -
correct answer >>>An Internet browser displays a web page.
What is true about the Linux operating system? - correct answer >>>Linux runs on both
servers and workstations.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet
access while also blocking certain social media websites.
What type of server will meet this need? - correct answer >>>Proxy server
Which characteristic identifies application software that is cloud-based? - correct answer
>>>Provided by third-party providers
What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long-term activation for a
fee? - correct answer >>>Shareware
