C724 (INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT) WGU| CERTIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
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.
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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) - correct-answer -is the highest level executive
concerned with the overall security functions and policies of a business.
Systems Analyst - correct-answer -A change agent who uses design and analysis
techniques to solve organizational problems using information technology; they
report about system development and keep others informed; should understand
overall business processes; focuses on analysis, design, and implementation
Information Security Analyst - correct-answer -Their goal is to ensure that data
and systems are secure to prevent breaches.
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Information Security - correct-answer -The concept of protecting valuable
information assets.
Project Manager - correct-answer -They deliver quality systems on time, manage
the budget, and plan for the unexpected (they do not train new users).
Gantt chart - correct-answer -A visual view of tasks scheduled over time; used for
planning projects.
Dashboard - correct-answer -A system that is the culmination of information from
many data sources, allowing management to perform a thorough analysis.
Cultural Particularism - correct-answer -A societal norm that emotionally ties
people to local brands or habits.
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Network Engineer - correct-answer -Responsible for the layout, installation, and
maintenance of all information technology network components.
Success of strategic information systems projects - correct-answer -A majority fail
to meet schedule or budget
Organizational features that can change the company direction - correct-answer -
Processes, politics, culture, and environment
Global Business Strategies that form their organizational and information systems
structure - correct-answer -transnational, multinational, franchisers, domestic
exporter