Question 1

Which module of an executive information system (EIS)is responsible for managing data access?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The _____ aspect of a group support system (GSS)reduces communication barriers and introduces order and efficiency into situations that are inherently unsystematic and inefficient.

Accepted Answer

A) decentralization 
B) evaluation 
C) intervention 
D) extension 
A) decentralization 
B) evaluation 
C) intervention 
D) extension C

Question 3

A(n)_____ is an interactive information system consisting of hardware,software,data,and models (mathematical and statistical)designed to assist strategy makers in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) decision support 
B) supply chain management 
C) employee monitoring 
D) logistics management 
A) decision support 
B) supply chain management 
C) employee monitoring 
D) logistics management A

Question 4

Which 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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) spatial 
B) non spatial 
C) preexisting 
D) assumed 
A) spatial 
B) non spatial 
C) preexisting 
D) assumed

Question 6

Effective design and implementation of an executive information system (EIS)requires top management support and user involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS)pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which is true of semistructured decisions?

Accepted Answer

A) They involve multiple criteria. 
B) They rely excessively on information technologies. 
C) They require automation. 
D) They involve programmable tasks. 
A) They involve multiple criteria. 
B) They rely excessively on information technologies. 
C) They require automation. 
D) They involve programmable tasks.

Question 9

In _____,a geographic information system (GIS)is used to make the best use of personnel and equipment while dealing with a tight budget and maintaining crime statistics.

Accepted Answer

A) government 
B) logistics 
C) marketing operations 
D) real estate businesses 
A) government 
B) logistics 
C) marketing operations 
D) real estate businesses

Question 10

_____ enable decision makers in different locations to participate in a group decision-making process.

Accepted Answer

A) Enterprise management systems 
B) Database management systems 
C) Electronic meeting systems 
D) Geographic information systems 
A) Enterprise management systems 
B) Database management systems 
C) Electronic meeting systems 
D) Geographic information systems

Question 11

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,ideas are converted into actions.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which task is performed by a geographic information system (GIS)?

Accepted Answer

A) Finding zip codes of areas with high population 
B) Recognizing the location where an accident has occurred 
C) Identifying areas with less oxygen 
D) Showing the number of people walking across a bridge 
A) Finding zip codes of areas with high population 
B) Recognizing the location where an accident has occurred 
C) Identifying areas with less oxygen 
D) Showing the number of people walking across a bridge

Question 13

What ensures that key decision makers are involved in designing a management support system (MSS)?

Accepted Answer

A) Clearly defining objectives and benefits. 
B) Keeping lines of communication open. 
C) Identifying executives' information needs. 
D) Designing a flexible system. 
A) Clearly defining objectives and benefits. 
B) Keeping lines of communication open. 
C) Identifying executives' information needs. 
D) Designing a flexible system.

Question 14

In the intelligence phase of the decision-making process,a decision maker defines criteria and generates alternatives to meet the criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The technical designer focuses on how data should be stored in a decision support system (DSS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n)_____,used in the choice phase,helps sort through possible solutions to choose the best one for an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) decision support system 
B) supply chain management system 
C) electronic meeting system 
D) geographic information system 
A) decision support system 
B) supply chain management system 
C) electronic meeting system 
D) geographic information system

Question 17

In the context of the roles in the decision support system (DSS)environment,which of the following questions does a managerial designer address?

Accepted Answer

A) What should the balance between aggregated and disaggregated data be? 
B) What are the operations of the model? 
C) What type of file structure should be used? 
D) What are the assumptions required to create and use a model? 
A) What should the balance between aggregated and disaggregated data be? 
B) What are the operations of the model? 
C) What type of file structure should be used? 
D) What are the assumptions required to create and use a model?

Question 18

Which programs carry out repetitive tasks and can be programmed to make decisions based on specified conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) Intelligent agents 
B) Cyclic trackers 
C) Data stabilizers 
D) Sequential recorders 
A) Intelligent agents 
B) Cyclic trackers 
C) Data stabilizers 
D) Sequential recorders

Question 19

How can a geographic information system (GIS)be used for marketing?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.GISs are used to pinpo

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which module of an executive information system (EIS)is responsible for managing data access?

The _____ aspect of a group support system (GSS)reduces communication barriers and introduces order and efficiency into situations that are inherently unsystematic and inefficient.

A(n)_____ is an interactive information system consisting of hardware,software,data,and models (mathematical and statistical)designed to assist strategy makers in an organization.

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

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

Effective design and implementation of an executive information system (EIS)requires top management support and user involvement.

What analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS)pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales?

Which is true of semistructured decisions?

In _____,a geographic information system (GIS)is used to make the best use of personnel and equipment while dealing with a tight budget and maintaining crime statistics.

_____ enable decision makers in different locations to participate in a group decision-making process.

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,ideas are converted into actions.

Which task is performed by a geographic information system (GIS)?

What ensures that key decision makers are involved in designing a management support system (MSS)?

In the intelligence phase of the decision-making process,a decision maker defines criteria and generates alternatives to meet the criteria.

The technical designer focuses on how data should be stored in a decision support system (DSS).

A(n)_____,used in the choice phase,helps sort through possible solutions to choose the best one for an organization.

In the context of the roles in the decision support system (DSS)environment,which of the following questions does a managerial designer address?

Which programs carry out repetitive tasks and can be programmed to make decisions based on specified conditions?

How can a geographic information system (GIS)be used for marketing?

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

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Exam 12: Management Support Systems

Which module of an executive information system (EIS)is responsible for managing data access?

The _____ aspect of a group support system (GSS)reduces communication barriers and introduces order and efficiency into situations that are inherently unsystematic and inefficient.

A(n)_____ is an interactive information system consisting of hardware,software,data,and models (mathematical and statistical)designed to assist strategy makers in an organization.

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

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

Effective design and implementation of an executive information system (EIS)requires top management support and user involvement.

What analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS)pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales?

Which is true of semistructured decisions?

In _____,a geographic information system (GIS)is used to make the best use of personnel and equipment while dealing with a tight budget and maintaining crime statistics.

_____ enable decision makers in different locations to participate in a group decision-making process.

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,ideas are converted into actions.

Which task is performed by a geographic information system (GIS)?

What ensures that key decision makers are involved in designing a management support system (MSS)?

In the intelligence phase of the decision-making process,a decision maker defines criteria and generates alternatives to meet the criteria.

The technical designer focuses on how data should be stored in a decision support system (DSS).

A(n)_____,used in the choice phase,helps sort through possible solutions to choose the best one for an organization.

In the context of the roles in the decision support system (DSS)environment,which of the following questions does a managerial designer address?

Which programs carry out repetitive tasks and can be programmed to make decisions based on specified conditions?

How can a geographic information system (GIS)be used for marketing?

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

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