Question 1

________ analytics help managers understand current events in the organization including causes, trends, and patterns.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ analytics help managers understand current events...

Question 2

In the Magpie Sensing case study, the automated collection of temperature and humidity data on shipped goods helped with various types of analytics. Which of the following is an example of predictive analytics?

Accepted Answer

A)  real time reports of the shipment's temperature 
B)  warning of an open shipment seal 
C)  location of the shipment 
D)  optimal temperature setting 
A)  real time reports of the shipment's temperature 
B)  warning of an open shipment seal 
C)  location of the shipment 
D)  optimal temperature setting

Question 3

Big Data often involves a form of distributed storage and processing using Hadoop and MapReduce. One reason for this is

Accepted Answer

A)  centralized storage creates too many vulnerabilities. 
B)  the "Big" in Big Data necessitates over 10,000 processing nodes. 
C)  the processing power needed for the centralized model would overload a single computer. 
D)  Big Data systems have to match the geographical spread of social media. 
A)  centralized storage creates too many vulnerabilities. 
B)  the "Big" in Big Data necessitates over 10,000 processing nodes. 
C)  the processing power needed for the centralized model would overload a single computer. 
D)  Big Data systems have to match the geographical spread of social media.

Question 4

What storage system and processing algorithm were developed by Google for Big Data?

Accepted Answer

•Google developed and released as an Apa

Question 5

The complexity of today's business environment creates many new challenges for organizations, such as global competition, but creates few new opportunities in return.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An older and more diverse workforce falls under the ________ category of business environment factors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An older and more diverse workforce falls...

Question 7

A(n) ________ is a major component of a Business Intelligence (BI) system that holds source data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a major component of...

Question 8

For the majority of organizations, evaluating the credit rating of a potential business partner is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  strategic decision. 
B)  structured decision. 
C)  unstructured decision. 
D)  managerial control decision. 
A)  strategic decision. 
B)  structured decision. 
C)  unstructured decision. 
D)  managerial control decision.

Question 9

PCs and, increasingly, mobile devices are the most common means of providing managers with information to directly support decision making, instead of using IT staff intermediaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Google search engine is an example of Big Data in that it has to search and index billions of ________ in fractions of a second for each search.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Google search engine is an example...

Question 11

In the Gorry and Scott-Morton framework of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured decisions, computerized decision support can bring benefits to unstructured decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Group communication and ________ involves decision makers who are likely to be in different locations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Group communication and ________ involves decision makers...

Question 13

A(n) ________ problem such as new technology development is one that has very few structured elements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ problem such as new technology...

Question 14

The programming algorithm developed by Google to handle Big Data computational challenges is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The programming algorithm developed by Google to...

Question 15

The overwhelming majority of competitive actions taken by businesses today feature computerized information system support.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The environment in which organizations operate today is becoming more and more complex.
Business environment factors can be divided into four major categories. What are these categories?

Accepted Answer

•Markets
•

Question 17

Group collaboration software has proved generally ineffective at improving decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Business environments and government requirements are becoming more complex. All of the following actions to manage this complexity would be appropriate EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  hiring more sophisticated and computer-savvy managers. 
B)  deploying more sophisticated tools and technique. 
C)  seeking new ways to avoid government compliance. 
D)  avoiding expensive trial and error to find out what works. 
A)  hiring more sophisticated and computer-savvy managers. 
B)  deploying more sophisticated tools and technique. 
C)  seeking new ways to avoid government compliance. 
D)  avoiding expensive trial and error to find out what works.

Question 19

Prescriptive BI capabilities are viewed as more powerful than predictive ones for all the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  prescriptive BI gives actual guidance as to actions. 
B)  understanding the likelihood of certain events often leaves unclear remedies. 
C)  only prescriptive BI capabilities have monetary value to top-level managers. 
D)  prescriptive models generally build on (with some overlap) predictive ones. 
A)  prescriptive BI gives actual guidance as to actions. 
B)  understanding the likelihood of certain events often leaves unclear remedies. 
C)  only prescriptive BI capabilities have monetary value to top-level managers. 
D)  prescriptive models generally build on (with some overlap) predictive ones.

Question 20

What are the four major components of a Business Intelligence (BI) system?

Accepted Answer

1.A data warehouse, with its sour

________ analytics help managers understand current events in the organization including causes, trends, and patterns.

In the Magpie Sensing case study, the automated collection of temperature and humidity data on shipped goods helped with various types of analytics. Which of the following is an example of predictive analytics?

Big Data often involves a form of distributed storage and processing using Hadoop and MapReduce. One reason for this is

What storage system and processing algorithm were developed by Google for Big Data?

The complexity of today's business environment creates many new challenges for organizations, such as global competition, but creates few new opportunities in return.

An older and more diverse workforce falls under the ________ category of business environment factors.

A(n) ________ is a major component of a Business Intelligence (BI) system that holds source data.

For the majority of organizations, evaluating the credit rating of a potential business partner is a(n)

PCs and, increasingly, mobile devices are the most common means of providing managers with information to directly support decision making, instead of using IT staff intermediaries.

The Google search engine is an example of Big Data in that it has to search and index billions of ________ in fractions of a second for each search.

In the Gorry and Scott-Morton framework of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured decisions, computerized decision support can bring benefits to unstructured decisions.

Group communication and ________ involves decision makers who are likely to be in different locations.

A(n) ________ problem such as new technology development is one that has very few structured elements.

The programming algorithm developed by Google to handle Big Data computational challenges is known as ________.

The overwhelming majority of competitive actions taken by businesses today feature computerized information system support.

The environment in which organizations operate today is becoming more and more complex. Business environment factors can be divided into four major categories. What are these categories?

Group collaboration software has proved generally ineffective at improving decision-making.

Business environments and government requirements are becoming more complex. All of the following actions to manage this complexity would be appropriate EXCEPT

Prescriptive BI capabilities are viewed as more powerful than predictive ones for all the following reasons EXCEPT

What are the four major components of a Business Intelligence (BI) system?

Foundations and Technologies for Decision Making

Data Warehousing

Business Reporting, Visual Analytics, and Business Performance Management

Data Mining

Techniques for Predictive Modeling

Text Analytics, Text Mining, and Sentiment Analysis

Web Analytics, Web Mining, and Social Analytics

Model-Based Decision Making: Optimization and Multi-Criteria Systems

Modeling and Analysis: Heuristic Search Methods and Simulation

Automated Decision Systems and Expert Systems

Knowledge Management and Collaborative Systems

Big Data and Analytics

Business Analytics: Emerging Trends and Future Impacts

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Exam 1: An Overview of Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Decision Support

________ analytics help managers understand current events in the organization including causes, trends, and patterns.

In the Magpie Sensing case study, the automated collection of temperature and humidity data on shipped goods helped with various types of analytics. Which of the following is an example of predictive analytics?

Big Data often involves a form of distributed storage and processing using Hadoop and MapReduce. One reason for this is

What storage system and processing algorithm were developed by Google for Big Data?

The complexity of today's business environment creates many new challenges for organizations, such as global competition, but creates few new opportunities in return.

An older and more diverse workforce falls under the ________ category of business environment factors.

A(n) ________ is a major component of a Business Intelligence (BI) system that holds source data.

For the majority of organizations, evaluating the credit rating of a potential business partner is a(n)

PCs and, increasingly, mobile devices are the most common means of providing managers with information to directly support decision making, instead of using IT staff intermediaries.

The Google search engine is an example of Big Data in that it has to search and index billions of ________ in fractions of a second for each search.

In the Gorry and Scott-Morton framework of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured decisions, computerized decision support can bring benefits to unstructured decisions.

Group communication and ________ involves decision makers who are likely to be in different locations.

A(n) ________ problem such as new technology development is one that has very few structured elements.

The programming algorithm developed by Google to handle Big Data computational challenges is known as ________.

The overwhelming majority of competitive actions taken by businesses today feature computerized information system support.

The environment in which organizations operate today is becoming more and more complex. Business environment factors can be divided into four major categories. What are these categories?

Group collaboration software has proved generally ineffective at improving decision-making.

Business environments and government requirements are becoming more complex. All of the following actions to manage this complexity would be appropriate EXCEPT

Prescriptive BI capabilities are viewed as more powerful than predictive ones for all the following reasons EXCEPT

What are the four major components of a Business Intelligence (BI) system?

Foundations and Technologies for Decision Making

Data Warehousing

Business Reporting, Visual Analytics, and Business Performance Management

Data Mining

Techniques for Predictive Modeling

Text Analytics, Text Mining, and Sentiment Analysis

Web Analytics, Web Mining, and Social Analytics

Model-Based Decision Making: Optimization and Multi-Criteria Systems

Modeling and Analysis: Heuristic Search Methods and Simulation

Automated Decision Systems and Expert Systems

Knowledge Management and Collaborative Systems

Big Data and Analytics

Business Analytics: Emerging Trends and Future Impacts

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