WGU C724 Information Systems
Management OA ACTUAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
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<RECENT VERSION>
1. Information System - ANSWER ✓ System comprised of hardware,
software, data, processes, and people
2. Information - ANSWER ✓ Organized, analyzed, interpreted data that offer
value to marketers.
3. Software and Data - ANSWER ✓ Two of the six major components of a
computer-based information system?
4. Data - ANSWER ✓ The input the system accepts to produce useful
information
5. Hardware - ANSWER ✓ The computer and all of its peripherals
6. Software - ANSWER ✓ The programs comprised of pre-coded instructions
written in a programming language which the end user typically uses to
interact directly with the IS (Information System).
7. Network - ANSWER ✓ A group of two or more computers and other
devices connected to each other.
,8. People - ANSWER ✓ The information system professionals and users.
9. (EIS) Executive Information Systems - ANSWER ✓ A specific class of DSS
that support the strategic decision-making process of top-level executive.
10.(DSS) Decision Support Systems - ANSWER ✓ Focus on supporting all
phases of specific decision-making processes and procedures for arriving at
a solution.
11.(MIS) Management Information Systems - ANSWER ✓ Serves lower to
middle managers, which provide performance reports based on the results
from transaction processing systems, such as product cost data, sales data,
and expense data.
12.(TPS) Transaction Processing Systems - ANSWER ✓ Collect, store, update,
and retrieve transaction data within an organization.
WHAT accepts data as input?
a.) Information
b.) People
c.) Information Systems - ANSWER ✓ Information Systems
13.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 - ANSWER ✓ EIS
14.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 - ANSWER ✓ MIS
,15.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 - ANSWER ✓ DSS
16.Businesses face difficult decisions regarding their hardware needs. Constant
changes in WHAT can lead to obsolescence?
a.) Technology
b.) Communication
c.) Training - ANSWER ✓ Technology
17.Various types of WHAT enable companies to utilize their information
systems hardware and networks more effectively?
a.) Software
b.) Technology
c.) People - ANSWER ✓ Software
18.True or false. Telephones are an example of how information systems are
used in business.
a.) True
b.) False - ANSWER ✓ False
19.True or false. Point-of-sale cash registers at a fast-food restaurant are an
example of an information system.
a.) True
b.) False - ANSWER ✓ True
20.True or false. Hardware and software are examples of information
technology.
a.) True
, b.) False - ANSWER ✓ True
21.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 - ANSWER ✓ Communication
22.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
c.) Product development
d.) Globalization - ANSWER ✓ Cost effectiveness
23.IT is important because it helps ensure new, quality products reach the
market faster and to more customers and suppliers. This is an example of
which IT benefit?
a.) Product development
b.) Globalization
c.) Communication
d.) Cost effectiveness - ANSWER ✓ Product development
24.Information technology is used everywhere: where you work, where you
live, and where you play. Keeping track of financial information and making
transfers at anytime, from home, without waiting in line is an example of
what?
a.) Telecommuting
b.) Social networking
c.) Online banking
d.) Online shopping
e.) Online learning - ANSWER ✓ Online banking
Management OA ACTUAL EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. Information System - ANSWER ✓ System comprised of hardware,
software, data, processes, and people
2. Information - ANSWER ✓ Organized, analyzed, interpreted data that offer
value to marketers.
3. Software and Data - ANSWER ✓ Two of the six major components of a
computer-based information system?
4. Data - ANSWER ✓ The input the system accepts to produce useful
information
5. Hardware - ANSWER ✓ The computer and all of its peripherals
6. Software - ANSWER ✓ The programs comprised of pre-coded instructions
written in a programming language which the end user typically uses to
interact directly with the IS (Information System).
7. Network - ANSWER ✓ A group of two or more computers and other
devices connected to each other.
,8. People - ANSWER ✓ The information system professionals and users.
9. (EIS) Executive Information Systems - ANSWER ✓ A specific class of DSS
that support the strategic decision-making process of top-level executive.
10.(DSS) Decision Support Systems - ANSWER ✓ Focus on supporting all
phases of specific decision-making processes and procedures for arriving at
a solution.
11.(MIS) Management Information Systems - ANSWER ✓ Serves lower to
middle managers, which provide performance reports based on the results
from transaction processing systems, such as product cost data, sales data,
and expense data.
12.(TPS) Transaction Processing Systems - ANSWER ✓ Collect, store, update,
and retrieve transaction data within an organization.
WHAT accepts data as input?
a.) Information
b.) People
c.) Information Systems - ANSWER ✓ Information Systems
13.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 - ANSWER ✓ EIS
14.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 - ANSWER ✓ MIS
,15.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 - ANSWER ✓ DSS
16.Businesses face difficult decisions regarding their hardware needs. Constant
changes in WHAT can lead to obsolescence?
a.) Technology
b.) Communication
c.) Training - ANSWER ✓ Technology
17.Various types of WHAT enable companies to utilize their information
systems hardware and networks more effectively?
a.) Software
b.) Technology
c.) People - ANSWER ✓ Software
18.True or false. Telephones are an example of how information systems are
used in business.
a.) True
b.) False - ANSWER ✓ False
19.True or false. Point-of-sale cash registers at a fast-food restaurant are an
example of an information system.
a.) True
b.) False - ANSWER ✓ True
20.True or false. Hardware and software are examples of information
technology.
a.) True
, b.) False - ANSWER ✓ True
21.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 - ANSWER ✓ Communication
22.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
c.) Product development
d.) Globalization - ANSWER ✓ Cost effectiveness
23.IT is important because it helps ensure new, quality products reach the
market faster and to more customers and suppliers. This is an example of
which IT benefit?
a.) Product development
b.) Globalization
c.) Communication
d.) Cost effectiveness - ANSWER ✓ Product development
24.Information technology is used everywhere: where you work, where you
live, and where you play. Keeping track of financial information and making
transfers at anytime, from home, without waiting in line is an example of
what?
a.) Telecommuting
b.) Social networking
c.) Online banking
d.) Online shopping
e.) Online learning - ANSWER ✓ Online banking
