{"id":120266,"date":"2023-09-22T11:16:20","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T11:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=120266"},"modified":"2023-09-22T11:16:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T11:16:22","slug":"c182-introduction-to-it-questions-answers-wgu-c182-introduction-to-itupdated-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/22\/c182-introduction-to-it-questions-answers-wgu-c182-introduction-to-itupdated-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"C182 Introduction to IT: Questions &#038; Answers: WGU C182 Introduction to IT:Updated Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>C182 Introduction to IT: Questions &amp;<br>Answers<br>Assembly and machine language are examples of which type of<br>programming language?<br>(Ans- These are examples of <em>low-level programming languages<\/em>.<br>JavaScript, Python, PHP, and JSP are examples of what type of<br>programming language?<br>(Ans- These are examples of <em>scripting languages<\/em>.<br>BASIC, C, C++, FORTRAN, and LISP are examples of which kind of<br>programming language?<br>(Ans- These are known as <em>high-level programming languages<\/em>.<br>A system comprised of different parts working together to accomplish a<br>goal is known as what?<br>(Ans- This loosely defines <em>Information Technology.<\/em><br>Maintaining computer systems, installing hardware\/software, configuring<br>OSs, and performing some scripting are the roles of which type of<br>administrator?<br>(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a <em>Systems Administrator<\/em>.<br>Running wire, working with network hardware, configuring machines for<br>network communication, and troubleshooting the network are roles of which<br>type of administrator?<br>(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a <em>Network Administrator<\/em>.<br>Designing, developing, and supporting DBMSs (Database Management<br>Systems) are roles of which type of administrator?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a <em>Database Administrator<\/em>.<br>Installing, configuring, and administering firewall security are some of the<br>roles of which type of administrator?<br>(Ans- These are typically some of the roles associated with a <em>Security Administrator<\/em>.<br>Installing, configuring, maintaining, securing, and troubleshooting web<br>servers are the roles of which type of administrator? These admins may be<br>referred to as a &#8220;webmaster&#8221; and may or may not be responsible for the<br>server hardware.<br>(Ans- These are typically the roles associated with a <em>Web Administrator<\/em>.<br>What are some skills desired for IT personnel?<br>(Ans- Troubleshooting\/problem-solving, knowledge of operating systems,<br>system level programming (scripting), system security, hardware.<br>Information can be defined as <strong><em>data.<br>(Ans- Processed<br>Is data more or less structured than information?<br>(Ans- Data is less structured than information.<br><strong><em>_<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong> is the output of some process.<br>(Ans- Information<br>What does DIKW refer to?<br>(Ans- Data -&gt; Information -&gt; Knowledge -&gt; Wisdom<br>What is the difference between information and data?<br>(Ans- Data consists of raw inputs, whereas information consists of data that<br>has been processed into more useful material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A set of tools, such as computer hardware &amp; software, and the people that<br>use these tools in order to manipulate data to obtain information describes<br>what?<br>(Ans- This is an <em>Information System<\/em>.<br>What 5 characteristics does <em>quality data<\/em> consist of?<br>(Ans- Relevant &#8211; timely &#8211; thorough &#8211; accurate &#8211; reliable<br>What does <em>IPO<\/em> \/ <em>IPO+S<\/em> refer to?<br>(Ans- Input &#8211; Processing &#8211; Output &#8211; Storage<br>What four operations does a computer perform?<br>(Ans- IPO \/ IPO+S &#8211; Input &#8211; Processing &#8211; Output &#8211; Storage<br>The physical components of the computer are referred to as what?<br>(Ans- The physical components of the computer are referred to as<br><em>hardware<\/em>.<br>Programs and other operating information used by the computer is known<br>as what?<br>(Ans- Software<br>A collection of computers and resources connected by various media to<br>enable communication with each other refers to what in a computer<br>system?<br>(Ans- A <em>computer network<\/em>.<br>The people who use the computer system are known as what?<br>(Ans- Users<br>What is a network protocol?<br>(Ans- A standard set of rules used to determine how networks<br>communicate with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the most common network protocol?<br>(Ans- TCP\/IP<br>What are the 4 main components of a computer system?<br>(Ans- CPU &#8211; memory &#8211; input\/output (I\/O) &#8211; bus<br>The hardware in a computer that executes instructions and commands the<br>computer components is known as what?<br>(Ans- This is the <em>Central Processing Unit<\/em> (CPU).<br>What contains peripheral devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor, etc) used for<br>input, output, and long-term storage?<br>(Ans- The <em>I\/O system<\/em>.<br>What stores programs being executed and the data that the programs use?<br>(Ans- Computer memory (RAM)<br>The component on the motherboard that consists of several wires and<br>allows hardware to 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