Question 1

What is a GIS? Describe three ways in which GIS can be used by modern business.

Accepted Answer

Geographic information systems are a spe

Question 2

Unlike genetic algorithms,neural networks are not suited to finding patterns and relationships in massive amounts of data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You are the CIO at an insurance firm and a manager has proposed implementing an expensive new project management software that would help increase the efficiency of the IT staff.The idea of improved efficiency sounds good,but is there any way you can evaluate her decision before purchasing the software? Be specific.

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary but should uti

Question 4

Genetic algorithms are used for generating solutions to problems that are too large and complex for human beings to analyze on their own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for:

Accepted Answer

A) supply chain optimization. 
B) historical what-if analysis. 
C) goal seeking. 
D) reverse forecasting. 
A) supply chain optimization. 
B) historical what-if analysis. 
C) goal seeking. 
D) reverse forecasting.

Question 6

Structured knowledge includes just that knowledge that exists in formal documents and rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is a rule-based technology that can represent the imprecise categories by creating rules that use approximate or subjective values.

Accepted Answer

A) CBR 
B) Fuzzy logic 
C) A genetic algorithm 
D) An expert system 
A) CBR 
B) Fuzzy logic 
C) A genetic algorithm 
D) An expert system

Question 8

________ help media firms store and manage unstructured digital data such as photographs,images,videos,and audio files.

Accepted Answer

A) Digital asset management systems 
B) Knowledge networks 
C) LMS 
D) CAD 
A) Digital asset management systems 
B) Knowledge networks 
C) LMS 
D) CAD

Question 9

Estimating the number of direct goods to reorder falls into which category of decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) Structured 
B) Documented 
C) Unstructured 
D) Procedural 
A) Structured 
B) Documented 
C) Unstructured 
D) Procedural

Question 10

In order to search for and retrieve knowledge objects in an enterprise content management system,the objects themselves must be:

Accepted Answer

A) tagged with a classification. 
B) linked to their original sources. 
C) organized into relevant directories. 
D) referenced by appropriate indices. 
A) tagged with a classification. 
B) linked to their original sources. 
C) organized into relevant directories. 
D) referenced by appropriate indices.

What is a GIS? Describe three ways in which GIS can be used by modern business.

Unlike genetic algorithms,neural networks are not suited to finding patterns and relationships in massive amounts of data.

Genetic algorithms are used for generating solutions to problems that are too large and complex for human beings to analyze on their own.

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for:

Structured knowledge includes just that knowledge that exists in formal documents and rules.

________ is a rule-based technology that can represent the imprecise categories by creating rules that use approximate or subjective values.

________ help media firms store and manage unstructured digital data such as photographs,images,videos,and audio files.

Estimating the number of direct goods to reorder falls into which category of decision making?

In order to search for and retrieve knowledge objects in an enterprise content management system,the objects themselves must be:

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

IT Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

Filters

Exam 10: Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

What is a GIS? Describe three ways in which GIS can be used by modern business.

Unlike genetic algorithms,neural networks are not suited to finding patterns and relationships in massive amounts of data.

Genetic algorithms are used for generating solutions to problems that are too large and complex for human beings to analyze on their own.

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for:

Structured knowledge includes just that knowledge that exists in formal documents and rules.

________ is a rule-based technology that can represent the imprecise categories by creating rules that use approximate or subjective values.

________ help media firms store and manage unstructured digital data such as photographs,images,videos,and audio files.

Estimating the number of direct goods to reorder falls into which category of decision making?

In order to search for and retrieve knowledge objects in an enterprise content management system,the objects themselves must be:

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

IT Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets,digital Goods

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

Filters