Question 1

Analytics is the science of fact-based decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A time-series chart is a chart is a graphical representation showing change of a variable over time. Time-series charts are used for data that changes continuously, such as stock prices. They allow for a clear visual representation of a change in one variable over a set amount of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A pie chart is a type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What encompasses all the information contained within a single business process or unit of work with the primary purpose of supporting the performance of daily operational or structured decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  OLTP 
B)  OLAP 
C)  Analytical information 
D)  Transactional information 
A)  OLTP 
B)  OLAP 
C)  Analytical information 
D)  Transactional information

Question 5

The structure of a typical organization is similar to a pyramid, with different levels that require one consistent type of information to assist with all managerial decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When evaluating the six-step decision-making process, what occurs during the solution test step?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process will begin again if the decisions made were incorrect. 
B)  Definition of the problem as clearly and precisely as possible. 
C)  Details of every solution possible including ideas that seem farfetched. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  The process will begin again if the decisions made were incorrect. 
B)  Definition of the problem as clearly and precisely as possible. 
C)  Details of every solution possible including ideas that seem farfetched. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 7

What is consolidation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Involves the aggregation of information and features simple roll-ups to complex groupings of interrelated information 
B)  Enables the examination of information from different perspectives 
C)  Enables users to get details, and details of details, of information 
D)  Finds the inputs necessary to achieve a goal such as a desired level of output 
A)  Involves the aggregation of information and features simple roll-ups to complex groupings of interrelated information 
B)  Enables the examination of information from different perspectives 
C)  Enables users to get details, and details of details, of information 
D)  Finds the inputs necessary to achieve a goal such as a desired level of output

Question 8

What is a type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infographic. 
B)  Pie chart. 
C)  Bar chart. 
D)  Histogram. 
A)  Infographic. 
B)  Pie chart. 
C)  Bar chart. 
D)  Histogram.

Question 9

How can a model enhance decision making with MIS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calculate risks 
B)  Understand uncertainty 
C)  Manipulate time 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Calculate risks 
B)  Understand uncertainty 
C)  Manipulate time 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 10

Digital dashboards offer consolidation, drill-down, and slice-and-dice capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What can a manager use a model to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calculate risk 
B)  Change variables 
C)  Understand uncertainty 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Calculate risk 
B)  Change variables 
C)  Understand uncertainty 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that enables computers to both understand concepts in the environment, and also to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What refers to the level of detail in the model or the decision-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Granularity 
B)  Visualization 
C)  Digital Dashboard 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Granularity 
B)  Visualization 
C)  Digital Dashboard 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 14

What is the ability of a computer to "see" by digitizing an image, processing the data it contains, and taking some kind of action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Case-based reasoning. 
B)  Machine Vision. 
C)  Machine vision sensitivity. 
D)  Machine vision resolution. 
A)  Case-based reasoning. 
B)  Machine Vision. 
C)  Machine vision sensitivity. 
D)  Machine vision resolution.

Question 15

When evaluating the six-step decision-making process, what occurs during the solution generation step?

Accepted Answer

A)  The process will begin again if the decisions made were incorrect. 
B)  Definition of the problem as clearly and precisely as possible. 
C)  Details of every solution possible including ideas that seem farfetched. 
D)  The solution that best solves the problem is selected. 
A)  The process will begin again if the decisions made were incorrect. 
B)  Definition of the problem as clearly and precisely as possible. 
C)  Details of every solution possible including ideas that seem farfetched. 
D)  The solution that best solves the problem is selected.

Question 16

Which of the following is offered by a digital dashboard?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consolidation 
B)  Drill-down 
C)  Slice-and-Dice 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Consolidation 
B)  Drill-down 
C)  Slice-and-Dice 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 17

Asking how many employees are out sick is a type of operational question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

At which level of an organization do managers develop overall business strategies, goals, and objectives as part of the company's strategic plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Operational level 
B)  Managerial level 
C)  Strategic level 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Operational level 
B)  Managerial level 
C)  Strategic level 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

What uses technology allowing humans to interact with a computer through bodily sensations and movements-for example, a cell phone vibrating in your pocket?

Accepted Answer

A)  Augmented reality 
B)  Google Glass 
C)  Haptic interface 
D)  Virtual reality 
A)  Augmented reality 
B)  Google Glass 
C)  Haptic interface 
D)  Virtual reality

Question 20

What is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Augmented reality 
B)  Google Glass 
C)  Haptic interface 
D)  Virtual reality 
A)  Augmented reality 
B)  Google Glass 
C)  Haptic interface 
D)  Virtual reality

Exam 9: Enabling the Organizationdecision Making

Analytics is the science of fact-based decision making.

A time-series chart is a chart is a graphical representation showing change of a variable over time. Time-series charts are used for data that changes continuously, such as stock prices. They allow for a clear visual representation of a change in one variable over a set amount of time.

A pie chart is a type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole.

What encompasses all the information contained within a single business process or unit of work with the primary purpose of supporting the performance of daily operational or structured decisions?

The structure of a typical organization is similar to a pyramid, with different levels that require one consistent type of information to assist with all managerial decision making.

When evaluating the six-step decision-making process, what occurs during the solution test step?

What is consolidation?

What is a type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole?

How can a model enhance decision making with MIS?

Digital dashboards offer consolidation, drill-down, and slice-and-dice capabilities.

What can a manager use a model to do?

Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence that enables computers to both understand concepts in the environment, and also to learn.

What refers to the level of detail in the model or the decision-making process?

What is the ability of a computer to "see" by digitizing an image, processing the data it contains, and taking some kind of action?

When evaluating the six-step decision-making process, what occurs during the solution generation step?

Which of the following is offered by a digital dashboard?

Asking how many employees are out sick is a type of operational question.

At which level of an organization do managers develop overall business strategies, goals, and objectives as part of the company's strategic plan?

What uses technology allowing humans to interact with a computer through bodily sensations and movements-for example, a cell phone vibrating in your pocket?

What is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD)?

Business Driven Technology

Identifying Competitive Advantages

Strategic Initiatives for Implementing Competitive Advantages

Measuring the Success of Strategic Initiatives

Organizational Structures That Support Strategic Initiatives

Valuing and Storing Organizational Informationdatabases

Accessing Organizational Informationdata Warehouses

Understanding Big Data and Its Impact on Business

Extending the Organizationsupply Chain Management

Building a Customer-Centric Organizationcustomer Relationship Management

Integrating the Organization From End to Endenterprise Resource Planning

Creating Innovative Organizations

Ebusiness

Creating Collaborative Partnerships

Integrating Wireless Technology in Business

Developing Software to Streamline Operations

Methodologies for Supporting Agile Organizations

Managing Organizational Projects

Business Driven Technology

Identifying Competitive Advantages

Strategic Initiatives for Implementing Competitive Advantages

Measuring the Success of Strategic Initiatives

Organizational Structures That Support Strategic Initiatives

Valuing and Storing Organizational Informationdatabases

Accessing Organizational Informationdata Warehouses

Understanding Big Data and Its Impact on Business

Enabling the Organizationdecision Making

Extending the Organizationsupply Chain Management

Building a Customer-Centric Organizationcustomer Relationship Management

Integrating the Organization From End to Endenterprise Resource Planning

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