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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 (Answer) These are examples of *low-level programming languages*.
2.JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of program- ming language (Answer) These are examples of *scripting languages*.
3.BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of pro- gramming language (Answer) 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 (Answer) This loosely defines *Information Technology.* 5.Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware/software, configuring OSs, and performing some scripting are the roles of which type of ad- ministrator (Answer) 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 (Answer) These are typically some of the 1 / 4
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roles associated with a *Network Administrator*.
7.Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management Systems) are roles of which type of administrator (Answer) 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 (Answer) 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
a *Web Administrator*.
10.What are some skills desired for IT personnel (Answer) 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 (Answer) Data is *less* struc- tured than information.
13. is the output of some process.: Information
14.What does DIKW refer to (Answer) Data -> Information -> Knowledge -> Wisdom 2 / 4
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15.What is the difference between information and data (Answer) 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 (Answer) This is an *Information System*.
17.What 5 characteristics does *quality data* consist of (Answer) Relevant - timely - thorough - accurate - reliable 18.What does *IPO* / *IPO+S* refer to (Answer) Input - Processing - Output
- Storage
19.What four operations does a computer perform (Answer) IPO / IPO+S - Input - Processing - Output - Storage 20.The physical components of the computer are referred to as what (Answer) The physical components of the computer are referred to as *hardware*.
21.Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known as what (Answer) Software 22.A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to enable communication with each other refers to what in a computer system (Answer) A *computer network*.
23.The people who use the computer system are known as what (Answer) Users 24.What is a network protocol (Answer) A standard set of rules used to 3 / 4
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determine how networks communicate with each other.
25.What is the most common network protocol (Answer) TCP/IP 26.What are the 4 main components of a computer system (Answer) CPU - memory
- input/output (I/O) - bus
27.The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the computer components is known as what (Answer) This is the *Central Processing Unit* (CPU).
28.What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for input, output, and long-term storage (Answer) The *I/O system*.
29.What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use (Answer) Computer memory (RAM) 30.The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and allows hardware to communicate with other hardware on the motherboard.-
: The system *bus*.
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