C724 (INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT) – WGU

C724 (INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT) – WGU 1. Which system facilitates and supports senior managerial decisions? A) Decision Support System B) Executive Information System C) Management Information System D) Transaction Processing System ________________________________________ 2. What best defines data? A) Organized facts that have meaning B) Unorganized facts lacking meaning C) Knowledge applied in context D) Processed information ________________________________________ 3. Information can be described as: A) Data that has been organized in a meaningful way B) Raw facts and figures C) Applied understanding D) Knowledge without context ________________________________________ 4. Which of the following best describes an information system? A) A single computer program used for data entry B) A network of components converting data into useful information C) A database management process D) A software used for accounting ________________________________________ 5. Knowledge refers to: A) The practical application of information B) Unprocessed data C) Meaningful data D) Facts and figures stored in a database ________________________________________ 6. Which statement illustrates the difference between data, information, and knowledge? A) Data → Information → Knowledge (50,000 poor; increase from 2010–2018; due to wage stagnation) B) Data → Knowledge → Information C) Knowledge → Data → Information D) All three are interchangeable ________________________________________ 7. Which system uses models and statistical analysis to support decision-making? A) Transaction Processing System B) Executive Support System C) Decision Support System D) Management Information System ________________________________________ 8. The system that provides timely and accurate information to managers for efficient departmental control is: A) Executive Support System B) Management Information System C) Decision Support System D) Knowledge Management System ________________________________________ 9. A system primarily used for processing patient admissions and employee time cards is called: A) Management Information System B) Transaction Processing System C) Decision Support System D) Executive Information System ________________________________________ 10. Information management primarily involves: A) Managing technology hardware only B) Managing organizational processes and systems for decision-making C) Securing only digital assets D) Controlling the HR department ________________________________________ 11. Information technology refers to: A) The use of computers and telecommunications to store and process data B) The study of business models C) The analysis of managerial performance D) Organizational culture and communication ________________________________________ 12. What does information technology management focus on? A) Hiring IT staff B) Managing hardware, software, networks, and people to meet objectives C) Creating marketing plans D) Financial reporting ________________________________________ 13.