WGU C182 Introduction to IT Study
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In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? ✔✔Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? ✔✔Machine langua
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WGU C182 Introduction to IT Study
Guide Already Passed
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers? ✔✔Third generation
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly? ✔✔Machine language
What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games through the
internet? ✔✔SaaS
What is one of IT's roles in globalization? ✔✔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? ✔✔Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software? ✔✔Word
processor, Spreadsheet program
What is the definition of information technology (IT)? ✔✔It is the technology used to create,
maintain, and make information accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches? ✔✔Network
administrator
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an
organization? ✔✔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 scenario?
✔✔Data
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
Which two are parts of an information system? ✔✔Networks, Databases
What is the difference between processing and storage? ✔✔Processing collects and translates data
into useful information, while storage places the translated data in specific locations.
Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large
computers? ✔✔Costs 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 multiple computers. ✔✔Virtual machines
Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer. ✔✔Peer-to-peer
One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested
information. ✔✔Client-server
Which statement correctly describes the operating system? ✔✔Allows the user to control the
actions of the software, and through the software, to access hardware
Which action by application programs requires support from a networked operating system?
✔✔An Internet browser displays a web page.
The chief information officer wants to update the network server to improve Internet access while
also blocking certain social media websites. What type of server will meet this need? ✔✔Proxy
server
What type of software permits free tempor
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