WGU C182 INTRODUCTION TO IT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 | CO… EXAM
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 Introduction to
IT Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive
Assessment Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
255 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 255 comprehensive questions with correct answers provided, ensuring a
thorough understanding of information technology concepts. It covers the broad subject area of IT
fundamentals, including roles, systems, and programming languages. Students can use this resource
for effective study, review, and preparation for certification exams, gaining confidence in their
knowledge of essential IT principles.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology • IT Professional Roles
• Data and Information • DIKW Hierarchy
• Computer Systems • Networking Basics
• Programming Concepts • Network Types
• Security Fundamentals • Software Development
Page 1
,• Cloud Computing • Databases and Data Management
• Data Processing Techniques • Project Management
• Backup and Recovery • Ethics and Compliance
• Computer Architecture
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 255
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 255
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
Processed data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 255
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.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 255
IPOS
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 255
3rd Generation of Computers
CORRECT ANSWER
Silicon chips (known as ICs - integrated circuits), reduced cost, called mini computers, networks
introduced via dumb terminals
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 255
Mail Server
CORRECT ANSWER
Two email servers communicate with each other
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 255
Virus
CORRECT ANSWER
Software that attaches itself to another legitimate software application
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 255
Application Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish tasks
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 255
System Software
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that make up the OS; software that directly supports the computer system itself
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 255
Server Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Works with hardware to provide a network service
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 255
Cloud Computing
CORRECT ANSWER
Offers, as a service, the ability to offload computation and storage from your local computer
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 255
Shareware
CORRECT ANSWER
Provides a trial version of the software.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 255
Presentation Tier
CORRECT ANSWER
Tier where the user interface for the system is developed; shields the user from the underlying logic of the
systems as well as the underlying data structures
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 255
Data Warehouse
Page 4
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 Introduction to
IT Questions & Answers
2026-2027 |
Comprehensive
Assessment Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
255 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 255 comprehensive questions with correct answers provided, ensuring a
thorough understanding of information technology concepts. It covers the broad subject area of IT
fundamentals, including roles, systems, and programming languages. Students can use this resource
for effective study, review, and preparation for certification exams, gaining confidence in their
knowledge of essential IT principles.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology • IT Professional Roles
• Data and Information • DIKW Hierarchy
• Computer Systems • Networking Basics
• Programming Concepts • Network Types
• Security Fundamentals • Software Development
Page 1
,• Cloud Computing • Databases and Data Management
• Data Processing Techniques • Project Management
• Backup and Recovery • Ethics and Compliance
• Computer Architecture
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 255
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 255
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
Processed data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 255
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.
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 255
IPOS
Page 2
, CORRECT ANSWER
The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 255
3rd Generation of Computers
CORRECT ANSWER
Silicon chips (known as ICs - integrated circuits), reduced cost, called mini computers, networks
introduced via dumb terminals
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 255
Mail Server
CORRECT ANSWER
Two email servers communicate with each other
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 255
Virus
CORRECT ANSWER
Software that attaches itself to another legitimate software application
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 255
Application Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish tasks
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 255
System Software
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that make up the OS; software that directly supports the computer system itself
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 255
Server Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Works with hardware to provide a network service
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 255
Cloud Computing
CORRECT ANSWER
Offers, as a service, the ability to offload computation and storage from your local computer
Q12 QUESTION 12 OF 255
Shareware
CORRECT ANSWER
Provides a trial version of the software.
Q13 QUESTION 13 OF 255
Presentation Tier
CORRECT ANSWER
Tier where the user interface for the system is developed; shields the user from the underlying logic of the
systems as well as the underlying data structures
Q14 QUESTION 14 OF 255
Data Warehouse
Page 4
