C724 (Information Systems Management) - WGU
C724 (Information Systems Management)
- WGU 2026 – LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Executive information system -
Correct Answer -A system that facilitates and supports senior
managerial decisions.
Data -
Correct Answer -Unorganized data that lacks meaning.
Information -
Correct Answer -Data that has been organized in a meaningful
manner.
Information system -
Correct Answer -An integrated network of components working
together to convert data into useful information; includes an
input, a process, and an output; comprised of people,
processes, machines, and information technology.
Knowledge -
Correct Answer -The practical application of information.
Data, Information, and Knowledge example -
Correct Answer -Data: The number of people below the poverty
line in the region is 50,000.
Information: The number of people below the poverty line
increases between 2010 and 2018.
Knowledge: The number of people below the poverty line has
increased due to stagnating wages and cuts to social programs.
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,C724 (Information Systems Management) - WGU
Decision support system -
Correct Answer -This system uses models and statistical
analysis to help decision makers solve problems
Management information system (MIS) -
Correct Answer -Provides timely and accurate information that
enables managers to manage their departments more
efficiently; analyzes performance.
Transaction processing system -
Correct Answer -information system used for processing
patient admissions, employee time cards, and purchase orders
Information management -
Correct Answer -The management of organizational processes
and systems; helps the organization reduce costs and adds
value to products; helps the organization make better
managerial decisions; stores and processes data.
Information technology -
Correct Answer -The use of computer and telecommunications
systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information;
comprised of hardware, software, data, and networks.
information technology management -
Correct Answer -the management of hardware, software, data,
networks, and people that facilitate access to information and
allow the organization to achieve business objectives.
Strategic information system -
Correct Answer -provide tools used by an organization to
accomplish specific tasks to gain competitive advantage.
Social Networking and interpersonal skills. -
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,C724 (Information Systems Management) - WGU
Correct Answer -Enhances interpersonal and relationship-
forming skills.
Porters 5 competitive forces -
Correct Answer -Intensity competitive rivalry
bargaining power of customers
bargaining power of suppliers
threat of new entrants
threat of substitutes
Network economics (network-based strategy) -
Correct Answer -the cost of adding another business participant
to a business venture is small, the potential gain is great.
Business ecosystems -
Correct Answer -Network of businesses involved in delivering a
product through mutual cooperation.
Product differentiation (business strategy) -
Correct Answer -offering a higher quality product to
differentiate from others in the market
growth (business strategy) -
Correct Answer -adding new products or new enhancements to
existing products
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) -
Correct Answer -Involves utilizing computer technology to link
various aspects of a business; a very complex resource planning
system that spans the entire business; companies often have
difficulty implementing the system.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) -
Correct Answer -Allows for personalized communication to
customers.
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, C724 (Information Systems Management) - WGU
Knowledge Management (KM) -
Correct Answer -These systems provide tools to help manage
organizational knowledge and create value to meet business
requirements and strategic goals.
chief executive officer (CEO) -
Correct Answer -also called president or managing director, is
responsible for the success or failure of the company, creating
the company culture, selecting the senior management team,
setting strategy and vision, and selecting projects to fund.
chief operations officer (COO) -
Correct Answer -is the director of operations, responsible for
the oversight of internal operations on a day-to-day basis and
for monitoring production quotas
chief financial officer (CFO) -
Correct Answer -manages the company's cash flow and
evaluates and communicates financial risks.
chief information officer (CIO) -
Correct Answer -a business leader who analyzes internal
business processes such as payroll and billing, reshapes the
physical infrastructure and network purchases to meet
business goals, and leads the workforce to implement critical IT
internal projects; responsible for information systems strategic
thinking and planning.
chief technology officer (CTO) -
Correct Answer -has ultimate responsibility for all technology
implementation, maintaining technology compliance
regulations, and identifying technology risks for the company.
chief security officer (CSO) -
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C724 (Information Systems Management)
- WGU 2026 – LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.
Executive information system -
Correct Answer -A system that facilitates and supports senior
managerial decisions.
Data -
Correct Answer -Unorganized data that lacks meaning.
Information -
Correct Answer -Data that has been organized in a meaningful
manner.
Information system -
Correct Answer -An integrated network of components working
together to convert data into useful information; includes an
input, a process, and an output; comprised of people,
processes, machines, and information technology.
Knowledge -
Correct Answer -The practical application of information.
Data, Information, and Knowledge example -
Correct Answer -Data: The number of people below the poverty
line in the region is 50,000.
Information: The number of people below the poverty line
increases between 2010 and 2018.
Knowledge: The number of people below the poverty line has
increased due to stagnating wages and cuts to social programs.
1
,C724 (Information Systems Management) - WGU
Decision support system -
Correct Answer -This system uses models and statistical
analysis to help decision makers solve problems
Management information system (MIS) -
Correct Answer -Provides timely and accurate information that
enables managers to manage their departments more
efficiently; analyzes performance.
Transaction processing system -
Correct Answer -information system used for processing
patient admissions, employee time cards, and purchase orders
Information management -
Correct Answer -The management of organizational processes
and systems; helps the organization reduce costs and adds
value to products; helps the organization make better
managerial decisions; stores and processes data.
Information technology -
Correct Answer -The use of computer and telecommunications
systems for storing, retrieving, and sending information;
comprised of hardware, software, data, and networks.
information technology management -
Correct Answer -the management of hardware, software, data,
networks, and people that facilitate access to information and
allow the organization to achieve business objectives.
Strategic information system -
Correct Answer -provide tools used by an organization to
accomplish specific tasks to gain competitive advantage.
Social Networking and interpersonal skills. -
2
,C724 (Information Systems Management) - WGU
Correct Answer -Enhances interpersonal and relationship-
forming skills.
Porters 5 competitive forces -
Correct Answer -Intensity competitive rivalry
bargaining power of customers
bargaining power of suppliers
threat of new entrants
threat of substitutes
Network economics (network-based strategy) -
Correct Answer -the cost of adding another business participant
to a business venture is small, the potential gain is great.
Business ecosystems -
Correct Answer -Network of businesses involved in delivering a
product through mutual cooperation.
Product differentiation (business strategy) -
Correct Answer -offering a higher quality product to
differentiate from others in the market
growth (business strategy) -
Correct Answer -adding new products or new enhancements to
existing products
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) -
Correct Answer -Involves utilizing computer technology to link
various aspects of a business; a very complex resource planning
system that spans the entire business; companies often have
difficulty implementing the system.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) -
Correct Answer -Allows for personalized communication to
customers.
3
, C724 (Information Systems Management) - WGU
Knowledge Management (KM) -
Correct Answer -These systems provide tools to help manage
organizational knowledge and create value to meet business
requirements and strategic goals.
chief executive officer (CEO) -
Correct Answer -also called president or managing director, is
responsible for the success or failure of the company, creating
the company culture, selecting the senior management team,
setting strategy and vision, and selecting projects to fund.
chief operations officer (COO) -
Correct Answer -is the director of operations, responsible for
the oversight of internal operations on a day-to-day basis and
for monitoring production quotas
chief financial officer (CFO) -
Correct Answer -manages the company's cash flow and
evaluates and communicates financial risks.
chief information officer (CIO) -
Correct Answer -a business leader who analyzes internal
business processes such as payroll and billing, reshapes the
physical infrastructure and network purchases to meet
business goals, and leads the workforce to implement critical IT
internal projects; responsible for information systems strategic
thinking and planning.
chief technology officer (CTO) -
Correct Answer -has ultimate responsibility for all technology
implementation, maintaining technology compliance
regulations, and identifying technology risks for the company.
chief security officer (CSO) -
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