WGU C182 INTRODUCTION TO IT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-20… 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 |
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Questions
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230 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 230 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering
foundational concepts in Information Technology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
understanding IT principles, professional roles, and ethical considerations. Students can
utilize this material for effective study, review, and preparation for certification exams in the
IT field.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology • IT Professional Roles
• Data and DIKW • Computer Systems
• Networking Basics • Software Types
Page 1
,• Programming Concepts • Network Types
• Security Fundamentals • Malware and Threats
• Data Integrity and Encryption • Database Fundamentals
• Database Processing • Project Management
• System Development Life Cycle • Backup and Recovery
• Emerging Technologies
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 230
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 230
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
Processed data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 230
Information Systems
Page 2
, 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 230
Software Categories
CORRECT ANSWER
Systems Software and Applications Software
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 230
Client-server Network
CORRECT ANSWER
Contains one or more servers; client is a computer that will request information from another
computer; server is a computer that takes requests and responds with the requested
information; the software used facilitates communication with remote servers
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 230
Redundancy
CORRECT ANSWER
Ensures proper storage of data by providing a means so that data is available even when storage
devices are damaged or offline
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 230
Application Software
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, CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish tasks
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 230
System Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that make up the OS; software that directly supports the computer
system itself
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 230
Operating Systems
CORRECT ANSWER
Primary task is to allow a computer user to easily access the hardware and software of a
computer system
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 230
Kernel
CORRECT ANSWER
Core components of the OS that is loaded when the computer is first booted.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 230
Proxy Server
CORRECT ANSWER
Acts as a giant cache of web pages that anyone in the organization has recently retrieved
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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 Introduction
to IT Questions &
Answers 2026-2027 |
Latest Verified
Questions
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
230 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 230 verified questions with correct answers provided, covering
foundational concepts in Information Technology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for
understanding IT principles, professional roles, and ethical considerations. Students can
utilize this material for effective study, review, and preparation for certification exams in the
IT field.
CONTENTS
• Information Technology • IT Professional Roles
• Data and DIKW • Computer Systems
• Networking Basics • Software Types
Page 1
,• Programming Concepts • Network Types
• Security Fundamentals • Malware and Threats
• Data Integrity and Encryption • Database Fundamentals
• Database Processing • Project Management
• System Development Life Cycle • Backup and Recovery
• Emerging Technologies
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 230
Information Technology
CORRECT ANSWER
The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible.
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 230
Information
CORRECT ANSWER
Processed data.
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 230
Information Systems
Page 2
, 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 230
Software Categories
CORRECT ANSWER
Systems Software and Applications Software
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 230
Client-server Network
CORRECT ANSWER
Contains one or more servers; client is a computer that will request information from another
computer; server is a computer that takes requests and responds with the requested
information; the software used facilitates communication with remote servers
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 230
Redundancy
CORRECT ANSWER
Ensures proper storage of data by providing a means so that data is available even when storage
devices are damaged or offline
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 230
Application Software
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish tasks
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 230
System Software
CORRECT ANSWER
Consists of programs that make up the OS; software that directly supports the computer
system itself
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 230
Operating Systems
CORRECT ANSWER
Primary task is to allow a computer user to easily access the hardware and software of a
computer system
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 230
Kernel
CORRECT ANSWER
Core components of the OS that is loaded when the computer is first booted.
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 230
Proxy Server
CORRECT ANSWER
Acts as a giant cache of web pages that anyone in the organization has recently retrieved
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