WGU C182 INTRO TO IT PRE-ASSESSMENT
EXAM 2024/2025
What is the definition of information technology (IT)?
It is a system of dependent parts working separately to accomplish information goals.
It is a system indirectly used to support and improve particular aspects of a department.
It is the technology used to create data, configure servers, and construct buildings.
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible. - Precise Answer ✔✔D
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?
Network administrator
Systems administrator
Database administrator
Website administrator - Precise Answer ✔✔A
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
First generation
Second generation
Third generation
Fourth generation - Precise Answer ✔✔C
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?
Translator language
Machine language
Compiler language
Programming language - Precise Answer ✔✔B
,Which service allows users to use a software application installed on a remote server?
laaS
RFID
SaaS
Paas - Precise Answer ✔✔C
What is one of IT's roles in globalization?
It provides support for JIT manufacturing.
It allows companies to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification.
It provides tax havens for companies.
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base. - Precise Answer ✔✔D
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity
hard drive?
Handheld
Laptop
Desktop
Mainframe - Precise Answer ✔✔C
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
Choose 2 answers
Operating system
Word processor
Spreadsheet program
FTP client - Precise Answer ✔✔BC
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
Choose 2 answers
DVD
, PC card
External microphone
Camera card
USB flash drive - Precise Answer ✔✔CE
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?
Information Technology
Information Security
Information System
Information Archiving - Precise Answer ✔✔C
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?
Data
Information
Knowledge
Wisdom - Precise Answer ✔✔A
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.
Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?
Timely
Thorough
Accurate
Reliable - Precise Answer ✔✔A
Which two are parts of an information system?
Choose 2 answers
EXAM 2024/2025
What is the definition of information technology (IT)?
It is a system of dependent parts working separately to accomplish information goals.
It is a system indirectly used to support and improve particular aspects of a department.
It is the technology used to create data, configure servers, and construct buildings.
It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible. - Precise Answer ✔✔D
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?
Network administrator
Systems administrator
Database administrator
Website administrator - Precise Answer ✔✔A
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
First generation
Second generation
Third generation
Fourth generation - Precise Answer ✔✔C
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?
Translator language
Machine language
Compiler language
Programming language - Precise Answer ✔✔B
,Which service allows users to use a software application installed on a remote server?
laaS
RFID
SaaS
Paas - Precise Answer ✔✔C
What is one of IT's roles in globalization?
It provides support for JIT manufacturing.
It allows companies to achieve ISO 9001:2008 certification.
It provides tax havens for companies.
It allows companies to reach a wider customer base. - Precise Answer ✔✔D
Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity
hard drive?
Handheld
Laptop
Desktop
Mainframe - Precise Answer ✔✔C
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?
Choose 2 answers
Operating system
Word processor
Spreadsheet program
FTP client - Precise Answer ✔✔BC
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?
Choose 2 answers
DVD
, PC card
External microphone
Camera card
USB flash drive - Precise Answer ✔✔CE
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?
Information Technology
Information Security
Information System
Information Archiving - Precise Answer ✔✔C
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?
Data
Information
Knowledge
Wisdom - Precise Answer ✔✔A
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.
Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?
Timely
Thorough
Accurate
Reliable - Precise Answer ✔✔A
Which two are parts of an information system?
Choose 2 answers
