WGU Introduction to IT Exam - Topic 1 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for WGU's Introduction to IT exam

Question #: 10
Topic #: 1

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Which software allows the user to easily access the hardware of a computer?

AApplication

BProductivity

COperating system

DFTP client

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Suggested Answer: C

* The software that allows the user to easily access the hardware of a computer is the operating system.

* Explanation:- The operating system serves as the interface between hardware, application software, and the user. It manages hardware resources, file systems, processes, and memory.

* Reference: 12

Therefore, the correct answer is C. Operating system.

by Dominga at May 06, 2026, 02:21 PM

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Hermila

17 days ago

I keep mixing up application software and operating systems. Is the operating system really the one that accesses hardware?

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Herman

22 days ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think the operating system is definitely the right choice.

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Billye

27 days ago

I think it's the operating system, but I'm not completely sure. We covered this in class, right?

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