WGU C724 Information Systems Management 1330
Questions with Verified Answers
Information Systems - CORRECT ANSWER WHAT accepts data as input?
a.) Information
b.) People
c.) Information Systems
EIS - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Businesses face difficult decisions regarding their
hardware needs. Constant changes in WHAT can lead to obsolescence?
a.) Technology
b.) Communication
c.) Training
Software - CORRECT ANSWER Various types of WHAT enable companies to utilize
their information systems hardware and networks more effectively?
a.) Software
b.) Technology
c.) People
False - CORRECT ANSWER True or false. Telephones are an example of how
information systems are used in business.
,a.) True
b.) False
True - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER True or false. Hardware and software are examples of
information technology.
a.) True
b.) False
Communication - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
c.) Product development
d.) Globalization
Product development - CORRECT ANSWER 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
Online banking - CORRECT ANSWER 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
Questions with Verified Answers
Information Systems - CORRECT ANSWER WHAT accepts data as input?
a.) Information
b.) People
c.) Information Systems
EIS - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Businesses face difficult decisions regarding their
hardware needs. Constant changes in WHAT can lead to obsolescence?
a.) Technology
b.) Communication
c.) Training
Software - CORRECT ANSWER Various types of WHAT enable companies to utilize
their information systems hardware and networks more effectively?
a.) Software
b.) Technology
c.) People
False - CORRECT ANSWER True or false. Telephones are an example of how
information systems are used in business.
,a.) True
b.) False
True - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER True or false. Hardware and software are examples of
information technology.
a.) True
b.) False
Communication - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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
c.) Product development
d.) Globalization
Product development - CORRECT ANSWER 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
Online banking - CORRECT ANSWER 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
