Question 1

Describe the user interface component of a decision support system (DSS).

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

In a typical organization, _____ decisions are often used in capital acquisition analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured
B)  semistructured
C)  unstructured
D)  pseudo structuredE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

A typical executive information system (EIS) offers which of the following capabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  video conferencing
B)  slice-and-dice
C)  collaboration
D)  messagingE) None of the above
F) B) and D) B

Question 4

In the intelligence phase of the decision-making process, a decision maker defines criteria and generates alternatives to meet the criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When designing an MSS, designers should keep the ____ consistent.

Accepted Answer

A)  data points
B)  look and feel
C)  results
D)  objectivesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 6

For a(n) _____ system to be useful, it should collect data related to an organization's critical success factors-issues that make or break a business.

Accepted Answer

A)  group support
B)  decision support
C)  executive information
D)  geographic informationE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

In a decision support system (DSS), the user interface manages and coordinates the database and model base.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which component of a decision support system (DSS) enables the DSS to perform analysis operations on the information stored in the system?

Accepted Answer

A)  model base
B)  user interface
C)  database
D)  DSS engineE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Identify a true statement about decision support systems (DSSs) .

Accepted Answer

A)  DSSs facilitate improvements but do not necessarily cause them.
B)  DSSs focus on efficiency rather than effectiveness.
C)  DSSs take more time than conventional decision-making processes.
D)  DSSs generate generic solutions and do not provide one-of-a-kind solutions.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

In the context of executive information systems (EISs) , _____ allows managers to flag data that is unusual or out of normal boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  forecasting
B)  text mining
C)  variance reporting
D)  data reportingE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

_____ features allow team members to see and talk to each other regardless of their locations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Audio conferencing
B)  Video conferencing
C)  Face-to-face meeting
D)  TextE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Disadvantages of collaboration software include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires the presence of the human touch.
B)  It reduces the effectiveness of decision makers.
C)  It can cause unnecessary meetings.
D)  It increases the need for face-to-face meetings.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which capability of an executive information system (EIS) is responsible for aggregating data such as sales figures?

Accepted Answer

A)  slice-and-dice
B)  ease of use
C)  analysis
D)  consolidationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Which type of software enables team members to store, share, and work together on different files?

Accepted Answer

A)  Content management software
B)  Task management software
C)  Communication software
D)  Geographic information systemE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Semistructured decisions are often used in _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  payroll development
B)  record keeping
C)  sales forecasting
D)  hiring and firingE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

A collaboration system supports decision makers by providing access to_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  personnel records
B)  decision making criteria
C)  a shared environment
D)  GIS toolsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

In the context of the features of a decision support system (DSS) , _____ analysis enables you to apply different variables in decision making.

Accepted Answer

A)  what-if
B)  data
C)  sensitivity
D)  exception reportingE) B) and C)
F) A) and C) C

Question 18

In the context of organizational decisions at the tactical management level, _____ decisions are often used in setting queue priorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured
B)  semistructured
C)  unstructured
D)  pseudostructuredE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

In the decision support system (DSS) environment, a _____ is responsible for supplying information on what a model does, what data inputs it accepts, how the model's output should be interpreted, and what assumptions go into creating and using the model.

Accepted Answer

A)  model designer
B)  managerial designer
C)  model builder
D)  database builderE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A GIS with analytical capabilities evaluates the  impact of decisions by interpreting _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  user data
B)  spatial data
C)  executive decisions
D)  lines and polygonsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Supporting Decisions and Processes

Describe the user interface component of a decision support system (DSS).

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In a typical organization, _____ decisions are often used in capital acquisition analysis.

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A typical executive information system (EIS) offers which of the following capabilities?

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In the intelligence phase of the decision-making process, a decision maker defines criteria and generates alternatives to meet the criteria.

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When designing an MSS, designers should keep the ____ consistent.

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For a(n) _____ system to be useful, it should collect data related to an organization's critical success factors-issues that make or break a business.

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In a decision support system (DSS), the user interface manages and coordinates the database and model base.

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Which component of a decision support system (DSS) enables the DSS to perform analysis operations on the information stored in the system?

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Identify a true statement about decision support systems (DSSs) .

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In the context of executive information systems (EISs) , _____ allows managers to flag data that is unusual or out of normal boundaries.

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_____ features allow team members to see and talk to each other regardless of their locations.

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Disadvantages of collaboration software include _____.

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Which capability of an executive information system (EIS) is responsible for aggregating data such as sales figures?

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Which type of software enables team members to store, share, and work together on different files?

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Semistructured decisions are often used in _____.

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A collaboration system supports decision makers by providing access to_____.

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In the context of organizational decisions at the tactical management level, _____ decisions are often used in setting queue priorities.

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In the decision support system (DSS) environment, a _____ is responsible for supplying information on what a model does, what data inputs it accepts, how the model's output should be interpreted, and what assumptions go into creating and using the model.

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A GIS with analytical capabilities evaluates the impact of decisions by interpreting _____.

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