WGU C182 Introduction to IT Study Guide 2023

Information Technology - Correct Answer The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making information accessible. IT Professional Roles - Correct Answer Administration and Support System Administrator - Correct Answer Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware, software, and programming. Network Administrator - Correct Answer In charge of all aspects of the computer network Database Administrator - Correct Answer Focuses on the design, development, and support of database management systems (DBMSs). Security Administrator - Correct Answer Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions. Web Administrator - Correct Answer Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web severs. Support IT Professionals - Correct Answer Help desk and training. Information - Correct Answer Processed data. DIKW Hierarchy - Correct Answer Defines the transition of data to information to knowledge to wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom) Data in DIKW - Correct Answer The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form. Information in DIKW - Correct Answer Having been inferred from data; one or more processes have been applied to the data to transform it into a more useful form. Knowledge in DIKW - Correct Answer Information that has been put to use; information placed into a context. Refined information such that the user of the knowledge is able to call forth only relevant portions of information when needed. Wisdom in DIKW - Correct Answer Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the "why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience. Information Systems - Correct Answer A collection of data and information used to support the management of an organization. Also refers to the technical components