WGU C724 Unit 2 Module 2 Questions and Answers Graded A

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WGU C724 Unit 2 Module 2 Questions and Answers Graded A There are many IT roles in an organization. Which is responsible for information systems strategic thinking and planning? a- IT manager b- ... MIS manager c- CIO d- project manager ✔✔c- CIO The job focus is strategic in nature: developing and implementing the corporate IT strategy. The CIO must have a broad knowledge of IT. T/F: the key role of a database analyst is to plan, design, implement, and sustain database needs for an oroganization ✔✔TrueAs IT is deployed ubiquitously through the enterprise, what critical implementation role will continue to gain traction and demand? a- software engineer b- project manager c- network engineer ✔✔a- software engineer (?) What best describes the result of information system impact on a business enterprise? a-increase labor costs due to increased information flow b- slow down decision making process due to more data c- increase layers of management due to increased information d- help the enterprise be more productive, reducing size and personnel ✔✔d- help the enterprise be more productive, reducing size and personnel Why is it important to have effective project management of new information systems?a- when a strategic information system fails to deliver outcome, the business regroups and off shores ops b- when a strategic information system fails to deliver outcome, the business can fail c- when a strategic information system fails to deliver outcome, the business adjusts and succeeds ✔✔b- when a strategic information system fails to deliver outcome, the business can fail T/F: Businesses are more successful if they align business objectives with information systems ✔✔False It's the opposite- aligning information systems with business objectives is essential to business success A system that's often the culmination of information from many data sources, allowing management to drill down into analyses is known as a ✔✔Dashboard system For example, modern executives utilize a dashboard system that is often the collection of information from many data sources and allows them to drill down, analyze, and create reports in order to identify what components of their business most need their attention. The design of such a dashboard is the work of an information manager. (page 10) All of the following are advantages of cloud computing except a- ability to support remote workers b- ability to improve communication c- ability to support mobile computing ✔✔b- ability to improve communication Two factors that have contributed to the globalization of business are the availability of inexpensive communication and improved transportation. These factors have also contributed tot he creation of a global _____________- ✔✔Culture _____________ are societal norms instilled in populations that tie them emotionally to local brands or habits a- product expectationb- cultural particularism ✔✔b- cultural particularism You're working on a project with a colleague in India and you have a technical question. Realizing it's midnight in India, you send her an email. This is an example of ______________communication a- asynchronous b- synchronous ✔✔a- asynchronous T/F: CTOs (Chief Technology Officers) have emerged as a critical strategic role in recent years in large organizations due to cyber attacks ✔✔False the CTO has been around for a long time and doesn't have responsibility for cyber security. That is the CSO's (Chief Security Officer) responsibility What best describes the role of a network engineer a- administers the security of the database b- responsible for the layout, installation, and maintenance of all IT network components c- supports desktops and software applications ✔✔b- responsible for the layout, installation, and maintenance of all IT network components What's the biggest trend, with future growth, in enterprise IT operation regarding software, platform, and infrastructure? a- cloud computing b- onsite IT data center c- virtual private networks ✔✔a- cloud computing is becoming a preferred option for scalability, flexibility, and cos [Show More]

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