WGU C182 Introduction to IT Latest Update 2024- 2025 Actual Exam 230 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ Approved by the Professor
1st Generation of Computers - CORRECT ANSWER: Vacuum tubes, relay switches, the
need to program in machine language
2nd Generation 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
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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.
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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: Individuals with malicious intent who violate security in order to commit crimes or acts of terrorism
Boolean/Logical - CORRECT ANSWER: True/False
Buffer Overflow - CORRECT ANSWER: Placing malicious code into the buffer so that it can be executed once stored in memory; oldest and most well known software exploit; software engineers can protect against this when writing code
Bus - CORRECT ANSWER: Permits information to move between each component;
electrical channels that enable communication among the electronic components
Bus Network - CORRECT ANSWER: Devices connected along a single cable.
Size of network is restricted.
Business Continuity - CORRECT ANSWER: The activity performed by an organization
to ensure that critical business functions will be available to customer, suppliers, regulators, and other entities that must have access to those functions.
Business Intelligence - CORRECT ANSWER: A specific information system to help an organization reach its strategic goals
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