WGU C182 Introduction to IT Questions and Answers (Latest
2025)|Information Technology..
Information Technology - (answers)The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making
information accessible.
IT Professional Roles - (answers)Administration and Support
System Administrator - (answers)Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware,
software, and programming.
Network Administrator - (answers)In charge of all aspects of the computer network
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
Database Administrator - (answers)Focuses
主题的中文文章？ on the design, development, and support of database
management systems (DBMSs).
Security Administrator - (answers)Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to
protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
,Web Administrator - (answers)Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web
severs.
Support IT Professionals - (answers)Help desk and training.
Information - (answers)Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy - (answers)Defines the transition of data to information from knowledge to
wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW - (answers)The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally
not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form.
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
Information in DIKW - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the
"why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems - (answers)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.
Characteristics of Quality Data - (answers)Relevance - the data being used must apply directly to
the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely manner
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and should be captured as close to
the point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection processes across collections
points and over time
, IPOS - (answers)The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input - (answers)Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing - (answers)Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output - (answers)Information is output so user can see results.
Storage - (answers)Processed information is stored for permanent record.
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
Computer System - (answers)A collection of components that work together to meet the needs of
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
the user; typically categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware - (answers)Physical components of a computer system which include the system unit
and its components and peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software - (answers)Computer programs that tell the computer what to do--how to execute
commands and process information
2025)|Information Technology..
Information Technology - (answers)The technology used in creating, maintaining, and making
information accessible.
IT Professional Roles - (answers)Administration and Support
System Administrator - (answers)Maintains all aspects of the system including hardware,
software, and programming.
Network Administrator - (answers)In charge of all aspects of the computer network
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
Database Administrator - (answers)Focuses
主题的中文文章？ on the design, development, and support of database
management systems (DBMSs).
Security Administrator - (answers)Installs, configures, and administers firewall security to
protect systems and proactively work to stop intrusions.
,Web Administrator - (answers)Installs, configures, maintains, secures, and troubleshoots web
severs.
Support IT Professionals - (answers)Help desk and training.
Information - (answers)Processed data.
DIKW Hierarchy - (answers)Defines the transition of data to information from knowledge to
wisdom. (Data Information Knowledge Wisdom)
Data in DIKW - (answers)The input directly received by the user (or computer). It is generally
not usable until it has been converted into a relevant form.
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
Information in DIKW - (answers)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 - (answers)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 - (answers)Provides a social setting to knowledge; an understanding of the
"why". Can only come by having both knowledge and experience.
Information Systems - (answers)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.
Characteristics of Quality Data - (answers)Relevance - the data being used must apply directly to
the decision being made
Timely - data must be efficient and must be provided in a timely manner
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
Thorough - the data must be complete
Accurate - data should be captured only once, where possible and should be captured as close to
the point of activity as possible.
Reliable - data should reflect stable and consistent data collection processes across collections
points and over time
, IPOS - (answers)The Input-Procession-Output-Storage Cycle
Input - (answers)Raw data is entered by the user.
Processing - (answers)Raw data is organized or structured for usefulness.
Output - (answers)Information is output so user can see results.
Storage - (answers)Processed information is stored for permanent record.
你是想要一篇“眼睛容易阅读的”
Computer System - (answers)A collection of components that work together to meet the needs of
中文文章，还是一篇关于“眼睛”
主题的中文文章？
the user; typically categorized as either hardware, software, networks, or users.
Hardware - (answers)Physical components of a computer system which include the system unit
and its components and peripheral devices; tangible aspects of the computer.
Software - (answers)Computer programs that tell the computer what to do--how to execute
commands and process information
