WGU C724 Information Systems
Management Unit 2 Test
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Information Systems—ANSWER-WHAT accepts data as input?
a.) Information
b.) People
c.) Information Systems
EIS—ANSWER-There are different types of information systems based on the different levels
of hierarchy in an organization. Which one helps senior executives analyze information and
come up with alternate actions and business strategies?
a.) DSS
b.) EIS
c.) MIS
,d.) TPS
MIS—ANSWER-There are different types of information systems based on the different
levels of hierarchy in an organization. Which system helps managers manage their
departments more efficiently?
a.) DSS
b.) EIS
c.) MIS
d.) TPS
DSS—ANSWER-There are different types of information systems based on the different
levels of hierarchy in an organization. Which system helps support business decision-making
activities by manipulating and building upon the information from the systems below it in
the hierarchy?
a.) DSS
b.) EIS
c.) TPS
d.) MIS
Technology—ANSWER-Businesses face difficult decisions regarding their hardware needs.
Constant changes in WHAT can lead to obsolescence?
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,a.) Technology
b.) Communication
c.) Training
Software—ANSWER-Various types of WHAT enable companies to utilize their information
systems hardware and networks more effectively?
a.) Software
b.) Technology
c.) People
False—ANSWER-True or false. Telephones are an example of how information systems are
used in business.
a.) True
b.) False
True—ANSWER-True or false. Point-of-sale cash registers at a fast-food restaurant are an
example of an information system.
a.) True
, b.) False
True—ANSWER-True or false. Hardware and software are examples of information
technology.
a.) True
b.) False
Communication—ANSWER-One reason IT is important is because video conferencing has
become cheaper, quicker, more collaborative, and more efficient. Of what IT benefit is this
an example?
a.) Cost effectiveness
b.) Communication
c.) Product development
d.) Globalization
Cost effectiveness—ANSWER-IT is important because it helps businesses streamline
processes that increase productivity and profits. What IT benefit does this exemplify?
a.) Communication
b.) Cost effectiveness
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Management Unit 2 Test
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
Information Systems—ANSWER-WHAT accepts data as input?
a.) Information
b.) People
c.) Information Systems
EIS—ANSWER-There are different types of information systems based on the different levels
of hierarchy in an organization. Which one helps senior executives analyze information and
come up with alternate actions and business strategies?
a.) DSS
b.) EIS
c.) MIS
,d.) TPS
MIS—ANSWER-There are different types of information systems based on the different
levels of hierarchy in an organization. Which system helps managers manage their
departments more efficiently?
a.) DSS
b.) EIS
c.) MIS
d.) TPS
DSS—ANSWER-There are different types of information systems based on the different
levels of hierarchy in an organization. Which system helps support business decision-making
activities by manipulating and building upon the information from the systems below it in
the hierarchy?
a.) DSS
b.) EIS
c.) TPS
d.) MIS
Technology—ANSWER-Businesses face difficult decisions regarding their hardware needs.
Constant changes in WHAT can lead to obsolescence?
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
,a.) Technology
b.) Communication
c.) Training
Software—ANSWER-Various types of WHAT enable companies to utilize their information
systems hardware and networks more effectively?
a.) Software
b.) Technology
c.) People
False—ANSWER-True or false. Telephones are an example of how information systems are
used in business.
a.) True
b.) False
True—ANSWER-True or false. Point-of-sale cash registers at a fast-food restaurant are an
example of an information system.
a.) True
, b.) False
True—ANSWER-True or false. Hardware and software are examples of information
technology.
a.) True
b.) False
Communication—ANSWER-One reason IT is important is because video conferencing has
become cheaper, quicker, more collaborative, and more efficient. Of what IT benefit is this
an example?
a.) Cost effectiveness
b.) Communication
c.) Product development
d.) Globalization
Cost effectiveness—ANSWER-IT is important because it helps businesses streamline
processes that increase productivity and profits. What IT benefit does this exemplify?
a.) Communication
b.) Cost effectiveness
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
