WGU C182 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2… EXAM
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WGU C182 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated &
Verified
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
177 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 177 verified exam questions with correct answers provided,
designed to facilitate understanding of information technology concepts. It covers
essential knowledge in the IT field, ensuring comprehensive coverage for students. This
resource is suitable for study, review, and certification preparation, enabling learners to
easily grasp key principles and enhance their proficiency in the subject.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology Basics • Information Systems
• Project Management • Ethics and Regulations
• Software and Licensing • Computer Architecture
• Data Management • Database Concepts
Page 1
, • Computer Generations • Networking Fundamentals
• Computer Components • Operating Systems
• Software Types and Uses • Quality Data Characteristics
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 177
What is the definition of information technology?
CORRECT ANSWER
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 177
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches?
CORRECT ANSWER
Network Administrator
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 177
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
CORRECT ANSWER
Third generation
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 177
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly?
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, CORRECT ANSWER
machine language
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 177
What allows an organization to use software through the internet?
CORRECT ANSWER
Saas or Software as a Service
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 177
What is one of IT's role in golobalization?
CORRECT ANSWER
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 177
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a
large capacity hard drive?
CORRECT ANSWER
Desktop
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 177
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
CORRECT ANSWER
Spreadsheet program and word processor
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, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 177
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
CORRECT ANSWER
External microphone and USB flash drive
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 177
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization?
CORRECT ANSWER
Information system
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 177
The fetch-execute cycle is performed in an overlapped fashion on several instructions.
CORRECT ANSWER
pipelines cpu
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 177
software stored on an individual computer
CORRECT ANSWER
local application
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 177
permits database access across a network. Performs tasks such as data analysis, data
manipulation, security, and archiving.
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C182 Final Exam
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Updated &
Verified
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
177 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 177 verified exam questions with correct answers provided,
designed to facilitate understanding of information technology concepts. It covers
essential knowledge in the IT field, ensuring comprehensive coverage for students. This
resource is suitable for study, review, and certification preparation, enabling learners to
easily grasp key principles and enhance their proficiency in the subject.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology Basics • Information Systems
• Project Management • Ethics and Regulations
• Software and Licensing • Computer Architecture
• Data Management • Database Concepts
Page 1
, • Computer Generations • Networking Fundamentals
• Computer Components • Operating Systems
• Software Types and Uses • Quality Data Characteristics
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 177
What is the definition of information technology?
CORRECT ANSWER
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 177
Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches?
CORRECT ANSWER
Network Administrator
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 177
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
CORRECT ANSWER
Third generation
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 177
Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly?
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
machine language
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 177
What allows an organization to use software through the internet?
CORRECT ANSWER
Saas or Software as a Service
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 177
What is one of IT's role in golobalization?
CORRECT ANSWER
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 177
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a
large capacity hard drive?
CORRECT ANSWER
Desktop
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 177
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
CORRECT ANSWER
Spreadsheet program and word processor
Page 3
, Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 177
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
CORRECT ANSWER
External microphone and USB flash drive
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 177
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization?
CORRECT ANSWER
Information system
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 177
The fetch-execute cycle is performed in an overlapped fashion on several instructions.
CORRECT ANSWER
pipelines cpu
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 177
software stored on an individual computer
CORRECT ANSWER
local application
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 177
permits database access across a network. Performs tasks such as data analysis, data
manipulation, security, and archiving.
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