Question 1

The _____ of an executive information system (EIS) is used by developers to configure data mapping and screen sequencing.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative module 
B)  builder module 
C)  tracking module 
D)  runtime module 
A)  administrative module 
B)  builder module 
C)  tracking module 
D)  runtime module B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In the context of organizational decisions at the tactical management level, _____ are often used in resolving conflicts between two divisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudostructured decisions 
B)  semistructured decisions 
C)  unstructured decisions 
D)  structured decisions 
A)  pseudostructured decisions 
B)  semistructured decisions 
C)  unstructured decisions 
D)  structured decisions C

Question 4

Related technologies for group support, such as electronic meeting systems (EMSs) and computer-mediated communication (CMC), are considered full-function GSSs because they contain decision-making tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The _____ module of an executive information system (EIS) is responsible for using the system.

Accepted Answer

A)  administrative 
B)  builder 
C)  tracking 
D)  runtime 
A)  administrative 
B)  builder 
C)  tracking 
D)  runtime

Question 6

A geographic information system (GIS) with analytical capabilities evaluates the impact of decisions by interpreting _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial data 
B)  nonspatial data 
C)  preexisting data 
D)  assumed data 
A)  spatial data 
B)  nonspatial data 
C)  preexisting data 
D)  assumed data

Question 7

Which of the following is true of a group support system (GSS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires the presence of the human touch. 
B)  It makes people schedule more meetings than required. 
C)  It reduces stress levels of decision makers. 
D)  It provides high security for the data being exchanged. 
A)  It requires the presence of the human touch. 
B)  It makes people schedule more meetings than required. 
C)  It reduces stress levels of decision makers. 
D)  It provides high security for the data being exchanged.

Question 8

List the major components of a decision support system (DSS).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A DSS includ

Question 9

Discuss the role of a model builder in the decision-making process with an example.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A model builder is the

Question 10

According to Peter G. Keen, a former MIT professor, which of the following is a benefit of a decision support system (DSS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Easy assessment of costs and benefits 
B)  Ability to cause improvements 
C)  Focus on efficiency rather than effectiveness 
D)  Fast response to unexpected situations 
A)  Easy assessment of costs and benefits 
B)  Ability to cause improvements 
C)  Focus on efficiency rather than effectiveness 
D)  Fast response to unexpected situations

Question 11

The_____ feature of a decision support system (DSS) pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  goal seeking analysis 
B)  sensitivity analysis 
C)  what-if analysis 
D)  exception reporting analysis 
A)  goal seeking analysis 
B)  sensitivity analysis 
C)  what-if analysis 
D)  exception reporting analysis

Question 12

List any eight important characteristics of an executive information system (EIS).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The following are some

Question 13

_____ are vaguely defined by standard operating procedures but include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval, analytical models, and information systems technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured decisions 
B)  Semistructured decisions 
C)  Unstructured decisions 
D)  Pseudostructured decisions 
A)  Structured decisions 
B)  Semistructured decisions 
C)  Unstructured decisions 
D)  Pseudostructured decisions

Question 14

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

Question 15

A group support system (GSS), with the help of a(n) _____, enhances decision making by providing a clear focus for group discussion and focusing attention on critical issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  automated collaborator 
B)  computerized examiner 
C)  concealed streamer 
D)  human facilitator 
A)  automated collaborator 
B)  computerized examiner 
C)  concealed streamer 
D)  human facilitator

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  structured decisions 
B)  semistructured decisions 
C)  unstructured decisions 
D)  pseudostructured decisions 
A)  structured decisions 
B)  semistructured decisions 
C)  unstructured decisions 
D)  pseudostructured decisions

Question 17

List the roles involved in designing, implementing, and using a decision support system (DSS).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.To design, i

Question 18

List any four benefits of a decision support system (DSS) as outlined by Peter G. Keen.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Four benefits of a DSS

Question 19

How does a group support system (GSS) achieve success?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The success of a GSS d

Question 20

_____ is a feature of electronic meeting systems that combines the advantages of video teleconferencing and real-time computer conferencing. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Virtual teleconferencing 
B)  Voice conferencing 
C)  Mobile teleconferencing 
D)  Desktop conferencing 
A)  Virtual teleconferencing 
B)  Voice conferencing 
C)  Mobile teleconferencing 
D)  Desktop conferencing

The _____ of an executive information system (EIS) is used by developers to configure data mapping and screen sequencing.

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

In the context of organizational decisions at the tactical management level, _____ are often used in resolving conflicts between two divisions.

Related technologies for group support, such as electronic meeting systems (EMSs) and computer-mediated communication (CMC), are considered full-function GSSs because they contain decision-making tools.

The _____ module of an executive information system (EIS) is responsible for using the system.

A geographic information system (GIS) with analytical capabilities evaluates the impact of decisions by interpreting _____.

Which of the following is true of a group support system (GSS)?

List the major components of a decision support system (DSS).

Discuss the role of a model builder in the decision-making process with an example.

According to Peter G. Keen, a former MIT professor, which of the following is a benefit of a decision support system (DSS)?

The_____ feature of a decision support system (DSS) pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales.

List any eight important characteristics of an executive information system (EIS).

_____ are vaguely defined by standard operating procedures but include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval, analytical models, and information systems technology.

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.

A group support system (GSS), with the help of a(n) _____, enhances decision making by providing a clear focus for group discussion and focusing attention on critical issues.

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

List the roles involved in designing, implementing, and using a decision support system (DSS).

List any four benefits of a decision support system (DSS) as outlined by Peter G. Keen.

How does a group support system (GSS) achieve success?

_____ is a feature of electronic meeting systems that combines the advantages of video teleconferencing and real-time computer conferencing.

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Exam 12: Management Support Systems

The _____ of an executive information system (EIS) is used by developers to configure data mapping and screen sequencing.

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

In the context of organizational decisions at the tactical management level, _____ are often used in resolving conflicts between two divisions.

Related technologies for group support, such as electronic meeting systems (EMSs) and computer-mediated communication (CMC), are considered full-function GSSs because they contain decision-making tools.

The _____ module of an executive information system (EIS) is responsible for using the system.

A geographic information system (GIS) with analytical capabilities evaluates the impact of decisions by interpreting _____.

Which of the following is true of a group support system (GSS)?

List the major components of a decision support system (DSS).

Discuss the role of a model builder in the decision-making process with an example.

According to Peter G. Keen, a former MIT professor, which of the following is a benefit of a decision support system (DSS)?

The_____ feature of a decision support system (DSS) pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales. ​

List any eight important characteristics of an executive information system (EIS).

_____ are vaguely defined by standard operating procedures but include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval, analytical models, and information systems technology.

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.

A group support system (GSS), with the help of a(n) _____, enhances decision making by providing a clear focus for group discussion and focusing attention on critical issues.

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

List the roles involved in designing, implementing, and using a decision support system (DSS).

List any four benefits of a decision support system (DSS) as outlined by Peter G. Keen.

How does a group support system (GSS) achieve success?

_____ is a feature of electronic meeting systems that combines the advantages of video teleconferencing and real-time computer conferencing. ​

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters

The_____ feature of a decision support system (DSS) pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales.

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

_____ is a feature of electronic meeting systems that combines the advantages of video teleconferencing and real-time computer conferencing.