Question 1

Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of a Web-based group support system (GSS).

Accepted Answer

The most important advantage of a Web-ba

Question 2

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 3

Research and development is an example of a(n) _____ decision.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

_____ comprise the most important category of roles in a decision support system (DSS) environment because they are the ones using the DSS.

Accepted Answer

A)  Programmers 
B)  Designers 
C)  Users 
D)  Database administrators 
A)  Programmers 
B)  Designers 
C)  Users 
D)  Database administrators

Question 5

Information technology provides a high level of support for the design phase of the decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS) enables the DSS to perform data analysis operations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ component of a decision support...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Each type of management support system is designed with its own goals and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The _____ analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS) monitors the performance of variables that are outside a defined range.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ analysis feature of a decision...

Question 10

A decision support system (DSS) can do a follow-up assessment on how well a solution is performing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Semistructured and unstructured decisions are challenging because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  involve multiple criteria. 
B)  rely heavily on information technology. 
C)  require automation. 
D)  are programmable tasks. 
A)  involve multiple criteria. 
B)  rely heavily on information technology. 
C)  require automation. 
D)  are programmable tasks.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Four benefits of a DSS are as

Question 13

Criteria are goals and objectives that decision makers establish in order to achieve certain performance levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following geographic objects of a geographic information system (GIS) is most likely used to show a particular zip code or a large tourist attraction?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

An executive information system (EIS) is a branch of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decision support system (DSS) 
B)  group support systems (GSSs) 
C)  geographic information system (GIS) 
D)  customer relationship management (CRM) 
A)  decision support system (DSS) 
B)  group support systems (GSSs) 
C)  geographic information system (GIS) 
D)  customer relationship management (CRM)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Desktop co

Question 18

In a decision support system (DSS),the technical designer is the liaison between users and designers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ technologies are a major support tool for making structured decisions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ technologies are a major support tool...

Question 20

Describe three ways in which managers can use an executive information system (EIS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of decision making.

Accepted Answer

Managers can use executive information s

Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of a Web-based group support system (GSS).

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

Research and development is an example of a(n) _____ decision.

_____ comprise the most important category of roles in a decision support system (DSS) environment because they are the ones using the DSS.

Information technology provides a high level of support for the design phase of the decision-making process.

The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS) enables the DSS to perform data analysis operations.

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

Each type of management support system is designed with its own goals and objectives.

The _____ analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS) monitors the performance of variables that are outside a defined range.

A decision support system (DSS) can do a follow-up assessment on how well a solution is performing.

Semistructured and unstructured decisions are challenging because they:

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

Criteria are goals and objectives that decision makers establish in order to achieve certain performance levels.

Which of the following geographic objects of a geographic information system (GIS) is most likely used to show a particular zip code or a large tourist attraction?

An executive information system (EIS) is a branch of _____.

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

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

In a decision support system (DSS),the technical designer is the liaison between users and designers.

_____ technologies are a major support tool for making structured decisions.

Describe three ways in which managers can use an executive information system (EIS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of decision making.

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Exam 12: Management Support Systems

Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of a Web-based group support system (GSS).

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

Research and development is an example of a(n) _____ decision.

_____ comprise the most important category of roles in a decision support system (DSS) environment because they are the ones using the DSS.

Information technology provides a high level of support for the design phase of the decision-making process.

The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS) enables the DSS to perform data analysis operations.

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

Each type of management support system is designed with its own goals and objectives.

The _____ analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS) monitors the performance of variables that are outside a defined range.

A decision support system (DSS) can do a follow-up assessment on how well a solution is performing.

Semistructured and unstructured decisions are challenging because they:

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

Criteria are goals and objectives that decision makers establish in order to achieve certain performance levels.

Which of the following geographic objects of a geographic information system (GIS) is most likely used to show a particular zip code or a large tourist attraction?

An executive information system (EIS) is a branch of _____.

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

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

In a decision support system (DSS),the technical designer is the liaison between users and designers.

_____ technologies are a major support tool for making structured decisions.

Describe three ways in which managers can use an executive information system (EIS) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of decision making.

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

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