WGU C182 FInal Exam Study.docx

What is the definition of information technology? - correct answer It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible. Which IT position has the responsibillity of working with routers and switches? - correct answer Network Administrator In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? - correct answer Third generation Which low-level language corresponds one to one with assembly? - correct answer machine language What allows an organization to use software through the internet? - correct answer Saas or Software as a Service What is one of IT's role in golobalization? - correct answer It allows companies to reach a wider customer base. Which category of computer has an external flat screen monitor, optical disk drive, and a large capacity hard drive? - correct answer Desktop Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? - correct answer Spreadsheet program and word processor Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port? - correct answer External microphone and USB flash drive Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization? - correct answer Information system 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 scenerio? - correct answer Data a dept manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decision for the next year have to be made. Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering? - correct answer Reliable Which two are parts of an information system? - correct answer Databases and Networks. What is the difference between processing and storage? - correct answer Processing involves temporary information, while storage involves permenant information. What type of information processing allows input data to be accepted as a set of records and processed as a unit? - correct answer Batch processing What is the role of the systems administrator? - correct answer To install and maintain network resources. Which action would be important for the IT department to take in order to help their business meet the goal of increased expansion? - correct answer Expanding the infrasturcture to support additional locations. What step should be taken by a business when a third-party solution is found that will benefit a project? - correct answer Contact the group to arrange a demo of their product. Which risk assessment question is part of the initiation phase? - correct answer Could the end users reject the outcome of the project? In what phase of a project does time estimation occur? - correct answer Planning What effect does scope creep have on a project? - correct answer It increases unplanned costs for the project. Which system requirement is an example of considering user needs in the design of an information system? - correct answer Allowing easy access to customer account information. Which type of systems testing includes having the customer test the system in an operational setting to see if it is useful? - correct answer User Acceptance Which type of systems conversion involves starting the conversion with a portion of end users? - correct answer Pilot What are two necessary elements of business continutiy planning? - correct answer Identifying risks that may occur Assessing key organizational activities. - correct answer Which disaster recovery strategy is used to save information to multiple hard drives at the same time? - correct answer Data mirrorring Which action would support confidentiality? - correct answer Updating security software. Which regulation governs the actions of a company in case of data records being compromised, lost, or stolen? - correct answer Security Breach Notification laws How can an organization assist employees with the ethical use of information technology? - correct answer By developing policies for information usage. What is part of the role of an It professional assocation? - correct answer Provides professional standards for ethical behavior. Engages in best practices for information systems - correct answer What is outside of the rold of an IT professional assocation? - correct answer Writes laws dealing with information technology Which benefit is provided by a computer network in a business? - correct answer Cost for hardware resources are decreased. A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing mutiple computers. - correct answer virtual machines Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. - correct answer Peer-to-peer One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested information. - correct answer Client-server Allows the user to control the actions of the software and through the software, to access hardware. - correct answer The operating system Which action by application programs requires support from an operating system? - correct answer An internet browser displays a web page. What is true about the Linux operating system? - correct answer Linux runs on both servers and workstations Which characteristic identifies application sotware that is cloud based? - correct answer provided by third party providers What type of software permits free temporary use followed by long term activation for a fee? - correct answer Shareware What is the purpose of the End User License Agreement for a commercial software package? - correct answer Establishes the customer's right tot use the software.