WGU C724 Information Systems Management
Objective Assessment | OA V1 and V2 |
Questions and Answers | LATEST 2026 Update
| 100% CORRECT
Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN)
The entire interconnected voice telephone network around the world. It is switched
based.
Protocols
used to ensure the quality and accuracy of the transmission, and that the transmission
is understood by the receiving device.
Bridge
a device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that use
the same communications protocol; can be used to boost Wi-Fi strength in areas of
low signal quality.
router
used to connect multiple networks together and forward data packets between those
separate networks to the destination host.
Core Router
A more powerful router that is used to optimize high volume transmissions; aggregate
data from business and transmit the data directly to the Internet backbone.
Digital Signal
a signal that is being used to represent data as a sequence of discrete values
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Used to manage and monitor emails that we receive.
,Packet Switching
a mode of data transmission in which a message is broken into a number of discrete,
parsed parts that are sent independently in encapsulated packets, over whatever route
is optimum for each packet, and reassembled at the destination; what is used when
accessing the Internet;
Circuit Switching
ideal for communications that require data to be transmitted in real-time; a constant
connection is required before transmission begins.
Repeaters
Receive and retransmit/amplify data at a higher power to it can go a longer distance.
Tangible User Interface
An interface in which a person interacts with digital information through the physical
environment
Virtual Network
Create peer-to-peer connections between computers.
mesh network
network topology in which each node relays data for the network
TCP/IP
most common protocol which establishes the connection, and data packet quality
transmission. The first two bytes are assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP),
and the last two bytes are assigned by the client.
Information technology
The use of computer and telecommunications systems for storing, retrieving, and
sending information; comprised of hardware, software, data, and networks.
information technology management
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
provide tools used by an organization to accomplish specific tasks to gain competitive
advantage.
Social Networking and interpersonal skills.
Enhances interpersonal and relationship-forming skills.
Porters 5 competitive forces
Intensity competitive rivalry
bargaining power of customers
bargaining power of suppliers
threat of new entrants
threat of substitutes
Network economics (network-based strategy)
the cost of adding another business participant to a business venture is small, the
potential gain is great.
Business ecosystems
Network of businesses involved in delivering a product through mutual cooperation.
Product differentiation (business strategy)
offering a higher quality product to differentiate from others in the market
growth (business strategy)
adding new products or new enhancements to existing products
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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)
Allows for personalized communication to customers.
Knowledge Management (KM)
Objective Assessment | OA V1 and V2 |
Questions and Answers | LATEST 2026 Update
| 100% CORRECT
Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN)
The entire interconnected voice telephone network around the world. It is switched
based.
Protocols
used to ensure the quality and accuracy of the transmission, and that the transmission
is understood by the receiving device.
Bridge
a device that connects and passes packets between two network segments that use
the same communications protocol; can be used to boost Wi-Fi strength in areas of
low signal quality.
router
used to connect multiple networks together and forward data packets between those
separate networks to the destination host.
Core Router
A more powerful router that is used to optimize high volume transmissions; aggregate
data from business and transmit the data directly to the Internet backbone.
Digital Signal
a signal that is being used to represent data as a sequence of discrete values
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)
Used to manage and monitor emails that we receive.
,Packet Switching
a mode of data transmission in which a message is broken into a number of discrete,
parsed parts that are sent independently in encapsulated packets, over whatever route
is optimum for each packet, and reassembled at the destination; what is used when
accessing the Internet;
Circuit Switching
ideal for communications that require data to be transmitted in real-time; a constant
connection is required before transmission begins.
Repeaters
Receive and retransmit/amplify data at a higher power to it can go a longer distance.
Tangible User Interface
An interface in which a person interacts with digital information through the physical
environment
Virtual Network
Create peer-to-peer connections between computers.
mesh network
network topology in which each node relays data for the network
TCP/IP
most common protocol which establishes the connection, and data packet quality
transmission. The first two bytes are assigned by the Internet Service Provider (ISP),
and the last two bytes are assigned by the client.
Information technology
The use of computer and telecommunications systems for storing, retrieving, and
sending information; comprised of hardware, software, data, and networks.
information technology management
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
provide tools used by an organization to accomplish specific tasks to gain competitive
advantage.
Social Networking and interpersonal skills.
Enhances interpersonal and relationship-forming skills.
Porters 5 competitive forces
Intensity competitive rivalry
bargaining power of customers
bargaining power of suppliers
threat of new entrants
threat of substitutes
Network economics (network-based strategy)
the cost of adding another business participant to a business venture is small, the
potential gain is great.
Business ecosystems
Network of businesses involved in delivering a product through mutual cooperation.
Product differentiation (business strategy)
offering a higher quality product to differentiate from others in the market
growth (business strategy)
adding new products or new enhancements to existing products
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
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)
Allows for personalized communication to customers.
Knowledge Management (KM)
