Question 1

Google Maps is considered a DSS because you can change routes by dragging different points and have a _____ performed on alternative routes.

Accepted Answer

A) print or PDF option 
B) user review 
C) what-if analysis 
D) marketing analysis 
A) print or PDF option 
B) user review 
C) what-if analysis 
D) marketing analysis

Question 2

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process, ideas are converted into actions.

Accepted Answer

A) intelligence 
B) design 
C) choice 
D) implementation 
A) intelligence 
B) design 
C) choice 
D) implementation

Question 3

Which geographic object of a geographic information system (GIS)is most likely used to show the location of an airport?

Accepted Answer

A) Points 
B) Areas 
C) Lines 
D) Regions 
A) Points 
B) Areas 
C) Lines 
D) Regions

Question 4

_____ is an area that involves unstructured decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) Record keeping 
B) Sales forecasting 
C) Research and development 
D) Capital acquisition analysis 
A) Record keeping 
B) Sales forecasting 
C) Research and development 
D) Capital acquisition analysis

Question 5

Collaboration software helps a group of decision makers coordinate and communicate, provided they are all in the same location.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS)includes mathematical and statistical models that, along with the database, enable a DSS to analyze information.

Accepted Answer

A) user interface 
B) DSS engine 
C) model base 
D) database model 
A) user interface 
B) DSS engine 
C) model base 
D) database model

Question 7

In _____, a geographic information system (GIS)is used to track changes in ridership on mass-transit systems.

Accepted Answer

A) marketing operations 
B) education planning 
C) real estate businesses 
D) urban planning 
A) marketing operations 
B) education planning 
C) real estate businesses 
D) urban planning

Question 8

In a management support system, why is it is important to keep lines of communication open?

Accepted Answer

A) It ensures key decision makers do not lose interest. 
B) It ensures key decision makers are involved in designing the MSS. 
C) It ensures support staff feel included in the decision-making process. 
D) It enables decision makers to identify objectives. 
A) It ensures key decision makers do not lose interest. 
B) It ensures key decision makers are involved in designing the MSS. 
C) It ensures support staff feel included in the decision-making process. 
D) It enables decision makers to identify objectives.

Question 9

While designing a management support system, it's important to remember that executives' main concern is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) getting support from all employees 
B) getting the information they need in the most technically advanced way 
C) identifying unquantifiable benefits 
D) getting the information they need in the simplest way 
A) getting support from all employees 
B) getting the information they need in the most technically advanced way 
C) identifying unquantifiable benefits 
D) getting the information they need in the simplest way

Question 10

In the decision support system (DSS)environment, the _____ focuses on how a DSS is implemented and usually addresses questions about data storage, user access, response time, and security measures.

Accepted Answer

A) managerial designer 
B) technical designer 
C) model builder 
D) user 
A) managerial designer 
B) technical designer 
C) model builder 
D) user

Google Maps is considered a DSS because you can change routes by dragging different points and have a _____ performed on alternative routes.

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process, ideas are converted into actions.

Which geographic object of a geographic information system (GIS)is most likely used to show the location of an airport?

_____ is an area that involves unstructured decisions.

Collaboration software helps a group of decision makers coordinate and communicate, provided they are all in the same location.

The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS)includes mathematical and statistical models that, along with the database, enable a DSS to analyze information.

In _____, a geographic information system (GIS)is used to track changes in ridership on mass-transit systems.

In a management support system, why is it is important to keep lines of communication open?

While designing a management support system, it's important to remember that executives' main concern is _____.

In the decision support system (DSS)environment, the _____ focuses on how a DSS is implemented and usually addresses questions about data storage, user access, response time, and security measures.

Information Systems in Business

Computers and Their Business Applications

Data and Business Intelligence

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

A Connected World

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters

Exam 12: Supporting Decisions and Processes

Google Maps is considered a DSS because you can change routes by dragging different points and have a _____ performed on alternative routes.

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process, ideas are converted into actions.

Which geographic object of a geographic information system (GIS)is most likely used to show the location of an airport?

_____ is an area that involves unstructured decisions.

Collaboration software helps a group of decision makers coordinate and communicate, provided they are all in the same location.

The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS)includes mathematical and statistical models that, along with the database, enable a DSS to analyze information.

In _____, a geographic information system (GIS)is used to track changes in ridership on mass-transit systems.

In a management support system, why is it is important to keep lines of communication open?

While designing a management support system, it's important to remember that executives' main concern is _____.

In the decision support system (DSS)environment, the _____ focuses on how a DSS is implemented and usually addresses questions about data storage, user access, response time, and security measures.

Information Systems in Business

Computers and Their Business Applications

Data and Business Intelligence

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

A Connected World

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters