WGU C724 Information Systems Management OA Actual
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SECTION 1: Foundations of Information Systems
Competency Focus: C724 Competency 1.1-1.3: Identify components of IS, distinguish
data from information, recognize types of systems
Q1: Which component is NOT typically considered part of the basic Information
Systems triangle?
A. People
B. Electricity
C. Processes
D. Technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Competency: C724 1.1 - Identify IS components. The IS triangle consists of
People, Processes, and Technology/Information. Electricity powers the technology but
is not a core component of the IS model. Distractors: A,C,D are the three core
components.
Q2 (Select all that apply): Which are characteristics of high-quality information? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Accurate
B. Complete
C. Timely
D. Redundant
E. Subjective
, Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Competency: C724 1.2 - Evaluate information quality. High-quality
information must be accurate (A), complete (B), and timely (C). Redundancy (D) can
indicate poor data management, and subjectivity (E) may reduce objectivity.
Q3: A retail store tracks daily sales by product category. This is an example of:
A. Transaction processing system
B. Management information system
C. Decision support system
D. Executive support system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Competency: C724 1.3 - Classify types of IS. Daily sales reports for managers
represent MIS - routine summaries for tactical decision-making. TPS (A) handles
individual transactions; DSS (C) supports complex decisions; ESS (D) serves executives.
SECTION 2: Data Management & Analytics
Competency Focus: C724 Competency 2.1-2.4: Data types, database concepts,
analytics, big data
Q4: A social media company analyzes user posts to identify trending topics. This data
is:
A. Structured
B. Unstructured
C. Semi-structured
D. Metadata
Correct Answer: B
Exam 2026/2027 | Questions with Verified Answers | 100%
Correct | Pass Guaranteed
SECTION 1: Foundations of Information Systems
Competency Focus: C724 Competency 1.1-1.3: Identify components of IS, distinguish
data from information, recognize types of systems
Q1: Which component is NOT typically considered part of the basic Information
Systems triangle?
A. People
B. Electricity
C. Processes
D. Technology
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Competency: C724 1.1 - Identify IS components. The IS triangle consists of
People, Processes, and Technology/Information. Electricity powers the technology but
is not a core component of the IS model. Distractors: A,C,D are the three core
components.
Q2 (Select all that apply): Which are characteristics of high-quality information? (Select
all that apply.)
A. Accurate
B. Complete
C. Timely
D. Redundant
E. Subjective
, Correct Answer: A, B, C
Rationale: Competency: C724 1.2 - Evaluate information quality. High-quality
information must be accurate (A), complete (B), and timely (C). Redundancy (D) can
indicate poor data management, and subjectivity (E) may reduce objectivity.
Q3: A retail store tracks daily sales by product category. This is an example of:
A. Transaction processing system
B. Management information system
C. Decision support system
D. Executive support system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Competency: C724 1.3 - Classify types of IS. Daily sales reports for managers
represent MIS - routine summaries for tactical decision-making. TPS (A) handles
individual transactions; DSS (C) supports complex decisions; ESS (D) serves executives.
SECTION 2: Data Management & Analytics
Competency Focus: C724 Competency 2.1-2.4: Data types, database concepts,
analytics, big data
Q4: A social media company analyzes user posts to identify trending topics. This data
is:
A. Structured
B. Unstructured
C. Semi-structured
D. Metadata
Correct Answer: B
