WGU C724 Information Systems Management COMPLETE SOLUTION

WGU C724 Information Systems Management COMPLETE SOLUTION 1. Which activity is an example of how information systems supports busi- ness functions of human resource departments? A - An employee verifies a customer's credit sttatus using a credit check software B - An employee processes monthly payroLl checks and benefits using an open-source software C - An employee processes invoices to be paid using proprietary software D - An employee reviews daily inventory reports using an inventory manage- ment software: B - An employee processes monthly payroLl checks and benefits using an open-source software 2. There are six major components of computer-based information systems, four of which are also in the information technology component. Which two components are only parts of the information systems? Data Software Hardware Processes People Networks: People & Processes 3. A police department at a large metropolitan city implented an information system that analyzes historical crime data, inlcuding date and locations as well as other external environmental, and city-related data. The system then produces daily predictive reports of the major locations are the city that are likely to require additional police attention. The police department uses the reports to plan the officer's patrol routes, targeting the areas that the system predicted to have high likelihood of incidents. Which type of com- puter-bases information system provides a competitive advantage bases on the described scenario? A - A transaction processing system (TPS) that promotes product differenti- ation B - A management information system (MIS) that enhances the customer experience C - A decision support system (DSS) that improves decisioin-making D - A geographic information system (GIS) that helps increase market share- : C - A decision support system (DSS) that improves decisioin-making 4. A police department at a large metropolitan city implented an information system that analyzes historical crime data, inlcuding date and locations as well as other external environmental, and city-related data. The system then produces daily predictive reports of the major locations are the city that are likely to require additional police attention. The police department uses the reports to plan the officer's patrol routes, targeting the areas that the system predicted to have high likelihood of incidents. Which two strategies does the information system at the police department aim to accomplish? Production differentiation Operational efficiency Customer satisfaction Cost saving Improving decision-making: Operational efficiency & Improving decision-making 5. Which business function is primarily the responsibility of production and operations information systems? A - Quality control B - Product pricing C - Recruiting and trainging D - Accounts payab