WGU Introduction to IT - Introduction-to-IT Exam Questions [2026]

QUESTION NO: 1
Which statement best describes the purpose of a business intelligence (BI) system?

A. A BI system allows access to raw data. B. A BI system helps the strategic decision-making process. C. A BI system uses only proprietary data to maximize quality. D. A BI system integrates all departments in an organization.

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 2
What is the correct description of an algorithm?

A. A complicated process that runs without a clear end result B. A clear set of instructions for executing a process or task C. A complex program that carries out several tasks D. The single best, correct method for executing a process

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 3
Which motherboard component is used for short-term storage of data?

A. BIOS B. RAM C. Read Only Memory D. Hard Drive

Correct Answer: B

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QUESTION NO: 4
Which component comes in two varieties, one that mechanically writes binary data onto spinning magnetic disks and one that writes data with no mechanical parts?

A. Hard drive B. Expansion bus C. Motherboard D. System clock

Correct Answer: A

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QUESTION NO: 5
What is the generation of computing known for natural language processing and machine learning capabilities?

A. Second B. Fourth C. Fifth D. Third

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 6
What is true about an operating system?

A. It is a hardware component of the computer system. B. It is a firmware burned onto the computer mother board. C. It is a software program that directly supports the computer itself. D. It is an application program similar to word processors.

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 7
Which hardware component provides electric pulses that electronic components need in order to operate?

A. Hard drive B. Expansion bus C. Motherboard D. System clock

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 8
What is the role of professional associations regarding ethics standards in the IT profession?

A. To provide licensing and accreditation of IT professionals B. To engage in the development, adoption, and use of globally-accepted, industry-leading practices for all IT professionals C. To address ethical expectations for all IT professionals as the industry-wide Association of IT Professionals (AITP) D. To provide valuable ethical guidelines to IT professionals as they perform their work

Correct Answer: D

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QUESTION NO: 9
When would a business intelligence (BI) system be useful in making a decision?

A. When deciding whether to promote an employee by looking at their annual sales performance B. When figuring out when to reorder store inventory for a particular stock keeping unit (SKU) C. When deciding if a restaurant should use more organic food in its menu, based on customer reviews and an analysis of current costs D. When determining the average salary of the company's executives

Correct Answer: C

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QUESTION NO: 10
Which two actions are included in the role of a Domain Name System (DNS)?
Choose 2 answers

A. Stores IP addresses and aliases in a table on the server B. Translates human-friendly aliases into IP addresses C. Transfers files between TCP/IP servers on the web D. Enables telnet communication between clients and servers

Correct Answer: A,B

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