C182 Introduction to IT WGU PreAssessment
What is the definition of information technology (IT)?
(Ans- It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information
accessible.
Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and
switches?
(Ans- Network administrator.
In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?
(Ans- Third generation.
Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?
(Ans- Machine language
Which service allows users to use a software application installed on a
remote server?
(Ans- SaaS (Software as a Service)
What is one of IT’s roles in globalization?
(Ans- 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?
(Ans- Desktop
Which two software application packages would be classified as
productivity software?
(Ans- Word processor.
Spreadsheet program.
Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a
port?
(Ans- External microphone.
USB flash drive.
Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support
management of an organization?
(Ans- 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?
(Ans- Data