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WGU C182 Introduction to IT Questions & Answers
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1.Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of program- ming language>>> These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
2.JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of program- ming language>>> These are examples of *scripting languages*.
3.BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of pro- gramming language>>> These are known as *high-level programming languages*.
4.A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a goal is known as what>>> This loosely defines *Information Technology.* 5.Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware/software, 1 / 4
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configuring OSs, and performing some scripting are the roles of which type of ad- ministrator>>> These are typically some of the roles associated with a *Systems Administrator*.
6.Running wire, working with network hardware, configuring machines for network communication, and troubleshooting the network are roles of which type of administrator>>> These are typically some of the roles associated with a *Network Administrator*.
7.Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management Systems) are roles of which type of administrator>>> These are typically some of the roles associated with a *Database Administrator*.
8.Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the roles of which type of administrator>>> These are typically some of the roles associated with a *Security Administrator*.
9.Installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting web servers are the roles of which type of administrator? These admins may be referred to as a "webmaster" and may or may not be responsible
for the server hardware.: These are typically the roles associated with
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10.What are some skills desired for IT personnel>>> Troubleshooting/prob- lem-solving, knowledge of operating systems, system level programming (script- ing), system security, hardware.
11.Information can be defined as data.: Processed
12.Is data *more* or *less* structured than information>>> Data is *less* struc- tured than information.
13. is the output of some process.: Information
14.What does DIKW refer to>>> Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom 3 / 4
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15.What is the difference between information and data>>> Data consists of raw inputs, whereas information consists of data that has been processed into more useful material.
16.A set of tools, such as computer hardware & software, and the people that use these tools in order to manipulate data to obtain information describes what>>> This is an *Information System*.
17.What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of>>> Relevant - timely - thorough - accurate – reliable 18.What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to>>> Input - Processing - Output – Storage 19.What four operations does a computer perform>>> IPO / IPO+S - Input - Processing - Output – Storage 20.The physical components of the computer are referred to as what>>> The physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
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