Question 1

List three modules of an executive information system (EIS.)

Accepted Answer

EISs are generally designed with two or three components: an administrative module for managing data access,a builder module for developers to configure data mapping and screen sequencing,and a runtime module for using the system.Sometimes,administrative and builder modules are combined into one module.

Question 2

The costs and benefits of decision support systems (DSSs) are easy to assess because these systems are focused on efficiency rather than effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

A merger is a type of _____ decision at the strategic management level.

Accepted Answer

A)  automated 
B)  semistructured 
C)  unstructured 
D)  structured 
A)  automated 
B)  semistructured 
C)  unstructured 
D)  structured B

Question 4

The administrative and builder modules of an executive information system (EIS) cannot be combined into a single module.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,a decision maker examines the organization's environment for conditions that need decisions.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In the decision support system (DSS) environment,a(n) _____ 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

The answer of In the decision support system (DSS) environment,a(n)...

Question 7

In a decision support system (DSS),what are the questions addressed by a managerial designer?

Accepted Answer

A managerial designer addresses question

Question 8

In the _____ phase of the decision-making process,the objective is to define criteria for the decision,generate alternatives for meeting the criteria,and define associations between the criteria and the alternatives.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A geographic information system (GIS) can integrate maps and database data with queries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dispatching personnel and equipment to crime and fire locations is a part of the ____ geographic information system (GIS) application.

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation and logistics 
B)  urban planning 
C)  government 
D)  insurance 
A)  transportation and logistics 
B)  urban planning 
C)  government 
D)  insurance

Question 11

Sales forecasting is an example of a(n) _____ task.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured 
B)  semistructured 
C)  unstructured 
D)  automated 
A)  structured 
B)  semistructured 
C)  unstructured 
D)  automated

Question 12

What are the benefits of video teleconferencing?

Accepted Answer

Video teleconferencing is the closest th

Question 13

In the _____ phase of the decision-making process,an organization devises a plan for carrying out the alternative selected in the previous phase and obtains the resources to execute the plan.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

A(n) _____ is a branch of decision support systems (DSSs) that gives executives easy access to internal and external data and typically includes "drill-down" features and a digital dashboard for examining and analyzing information.

Accepted Answer

executive informatio

Question 15

What tasks do managers perform using an executive information system (EIS)?

Accepted Answer

Generally,managers perform six

Question 16

Tracking changes in ridership on mass-transit systems is a part of the _____ geographic information system (GIS) application.

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation and logistics 
B)  government 
C)  education planning 
D)  urban planning 
A)  transportation and logistics 
B)  government 
C)  education planning 
D)  urban planning

Question 17

Provide an example of the type of activities that take place during the intelligence phase of the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

For example,an organization has noticed

Question 18

_____ decisions include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval,analytical models,and information systems technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ad hoc 
B)  Semistructured 
C)  Unstructured 
D)  Manual 
A)  Ad hoc 
B)  Semistructured 
C)  Unstructured 
D)  Manual

Question 19

Briefly describe the choice phase of the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

The choice phase is usually straightforw

Question 20

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

List three modules of an executive information system (EIS.)

The costs and benefits of decision support systems (DSSs) are easy to assess because these systems are focused on efficiency rather than effectiveness.

A merger is a type of _____ decision at the strategic management level.

The administrative and builder modules of an executive information system (EIS) cannot be combined into a single module.

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,a decision maker examines the organization's environment for conditions that need decisions.

In the decision support system (DSS) environment,a(n) _____ 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.

In a decision support system (DSS),what are the questions addressed by a managerial designer?

In the _____ phase of the decision-making process,the objective is to define criteria for the decision,generate alternatives for meeting the criteria,and define associations between the criteria and the alternatives.

A geographic information system (GIS) can integrate maps and database data with queries.

Dispatching personnel and equipment to crime and fire locations is a part of the ____ geographic information system (GIS) application.

Sales forecasting is an example of a(n) _____ task.

What are the benefits of video teleconferencing?

In the _____ phase of the decision-making process,an organization devises a plan for carrying out the alternative selected in the previous phase and obtains the resources to execute the plan.

A(n) _____ is a branch of decision support systems (DSSs) that gives executives easy access to internal and external data and typically includes "drill-down" features and a digital dashboard for examining and analyzing information.

What tasks do managers perform using an executive information system (EIS)?

Tracking changes in ridership on mass-transit systems is a part of the _____ geographic information system (GIS) application.

Provide an example of the type of activities that take place during the intelligence phase of the decision-making process.

_____ decisions include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval,analytical models,and information systems technology.

Briefly describe the choice phase of the decision-making process.

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.

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Personal,legal,ethical,and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

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Exam 12: Management Support Systems

List three modules of an executive information system (EIS.)

The costs and benefits of decision support systems (DSSs) are easy to assess because these systems are focused on efficiency rather than effectiveness.

A merger is a type of _____ decision at the strategic management level.

The administrative and builder modules of an executive information system (EIS) cannot be combined into a single module.

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,a decision maker examines the organization's environment for conditions that need decisions.

In the decision support system (DSS) environment,a(n) _____ 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.

In a decision support system (DSS),what are the questions addressed by a managerial designer?

In the _____ phase of the decision-making process,the objective is to define criteria for the decision,generate alternatives for meeting the criteria,and define associations between the criteria and the alternatives.

A geographic information system (GIS) can integrate maps and database data with queries.

Dispatching personnel and equipment to crime and fire locations is a part of the ____ geographic information system (GIS) application.

Sales forecasting is an example of a(n) _____ task.

What are the benefits of video teleconferencing?

In the _____ phase of the decision-making process,an organization devises a plan for carrying out the alternative selected in the previous phase and obtains the resources to execute the plan.

A(n) _____ is a branch of decision support systems (DSSs) that gives executives easy access to internal and external data and typically includes "drill-down" features and a digital dashboard for examining and analyzing information.

What tasks do managers perform using an executive information system (EIS)?

Tracking changes in ridership on mass-transit systems is a part of the _____ geographic information system (GIS) application.

Provide an example of the type of activities that take place during the intelligence phase of the decision-making process.

_____ decisions include a structured aspect that benefits from information retrieval,analytical models,and information systems technology.

Briefly describe the choice phase of the decision-making process.

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.

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: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

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