WGU Introduction to IT

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INTRO TO IT WGU

79 terms Alfredo4078Preview WGU C 230 term kbs In which generation were silicon chips first used in computers?1)First generation 2)Second generation 3)Third generation 4)Fourth generation Third generation Which low-level language corresponds one-to-one with assembly?1)Translator language 2)Machine language 3)Compiler language 4)Programming language Machine language What is a cloud model that delivers third-party software such as email or games through the internet?1)laaS 2)Saas

3)RFID

4)PaaS 2)Saas

What is one of IT's roles in globalization?1)t provides support for JIT manufacturing.

2)It allows companies to achieve ISO 9001:2008

certification.3)It provides tax havens for companies.4)It allows companies to reach a wider customer base.4)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?1)Handheld 2)Laptop 3)Desktop 4)Mainframe 3)Desktop Which two software application packages would be classified as productivity software?Choose 2 answers 1)E-mail 2)Word processor 3)Spreadsheet program 4)FTP client 2)Word processor 3)Spreadsheet program Which two computer peripherals are connected to the computer through a port?Choose 2 answers 1)DVD 2)PC card 3)External microphone 4)Camera card 5)USB flash drive 3)External microphone 5)USB flash drive Which term is defined as a collection of information used to support management of an organization?1)Information Technology 2)Information Security 3)Information System 4)Information Archiving 3)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?1)Data 2)Information 3)Knowledge 4)Wisdom 1)Data A departmental manager is creating a budget estimate for the upcoming year. The manager would like to determine whether the data will be available when the decisions for the next year have to be made.Which characteristic of valuable data is the manager considering?1)Timely 2)Thorough 3)Accurate 4)Reliable 1)Timely What is the definition of information technology (IT)?1)It is a system of dependent parts working separately to accomplish information goals.2)It is a system indirectly used to support and improve particular aspects of a department.3)It is the technology used to create data, configure servers, and construct buildings.4)It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.4)It is the technology used to create, maintain, and make information accessible.Which IT position has the responsibility of working with routers and switches?1)Network administrator 2)Systems administrator 3)Database administrator 4)Website administrator 1)Network administrator Which two are parts of an information system?Choose 2 answers 1)Oscilloscope 2)Customers 3)Networks 4)Databases 3)Networks 4)Databases

What is the difference between processing and storage?1)Information is received by processing, while data is received by storage.2)Processing handles data and information, while storage is restricted to handling data.3)Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated data in specific locations.4)Users are responsible for processing, while computers are responsible for storage.3)Processing collects and translates data into useful information, while storage places the translated data in specific locations.Which is a benefit of multiple interconnected computers (distributed) versus mainframes or large computers?1)Costs for hardware resources are decreased 2)Security of information is increased 3)Data integrity is increased 4)Internet usage by employees for non-business tasks is decrease 1)Costs for hardware resources are decreased Match each description with the type of computing ecosystem it describes. Answer options may be used more than once or not all. Select your answer from the pull-down list. (Match 1,2,3 with a,b,c)

• Virtual machines. B)Client-server. C)Peer-to-peer

1) A software emulator program that permits a computer user to use multiple computers and multiple platforms without the expense of purchasing multiple computers.2) Each computer is roughly equal to every other computer.3) One computer will request information from another computer, which responds with requested information.1) Virtual machines (A) 2) Peer-to-peer (C) 3) Client-server (B) Which data type is used to represent product order code that comprises alphanumeric characters?1) String 2) Fixed-point 3) Floating-point 4) Boolean 1) String