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WGU C182 Introduction to IT Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions

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WGU C182 Introduction to IT Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions 1st Generation of Computers Correct Answer- Vacuum tubes, relay switches, the need to program in machine language 2nd Gene... ration of Computers Correct Answer- Transistor components, magnetic core memory, smaller size, easier to program, disk drives and drums, called mainframe computers 3rd Generation of Computers Correct Answer- Silicon chips (known as ICs - integrated circuits), reduced cost, called mini computers, networks introduced via dumb terminals 4th Generation of Computers Correct Answer- Single chip processor, called microcomputer, first personal computer, rudimentary computer graphics, home use Administrator Ethics Correct Answer- Privacy, Ownership, Control, Accuracy, Security Algorithms Correct Answer- A formula or procedure for solving a problem. Can also be described as a set of steps that are followed in order to complete a process Alpha Testing Correct Answer- System developers assist end users as they interact with new system; simulated data is used Analysis Correct Answer- Determines the user requirements for the new system and develops logical models of the system Anti-viral Software Correct Answer- Attempts to identify if a file contains a virus or some form of malware Application Software Correct Answer- Consists of programs that end users run to accomplish tasks Assembly Language Correct Answer- Easier than machine but still required detailed, precise low level instructions Attributes Correct Answer- Columns of the relation Authentication Correct Answer- Proving you are who you say you are which can be done by: what you know, what you have (two factor authentication) Availability Correct Answer- Requires that information is available when needed Batch Processing Correct Answer- Processing large amounts of data all in one batch when the computer system is not busy Beta Testing Correct Answer- Performed by the end user without any assistance from the system developers; live data in a real working environment is used. Big Data Correct Answer- Refers to data sets that are so large and complex that they will require more advanced database management/processing tools. Binary Correct Answer- Uses base 2 system (0 and 1) BIOS ROM Correct Answer- BIOS stands for Basic Input Output System; ROM stands for Read Only Memory. Typically stored in ROM chip on the motherboard. Is software not hardware, ("basic" operating system that runs when the computer is first turned on). Runs tests of memory and the CPU and initializes hardware components so that the actual Operating System can be loaded from the hard disk. Can't choose the amount or contents. Black Hat Hacker Correct Answer- Individual [Show More]

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