Exam 2: A Brave New Connected World

A(n)_________ agent is a special-purpose knowledge-based information system that accomplishes specific tasks on behalf of its users.

Which of the following is a type of transaction processing system?

A ________________________ is a graphic description of a process,showing the sequence of process tasks,which is developed for a specific purpose and from a selected viewpoint.

Which of the following is a common example of a TPS operational accounting system?

_________ seeking analysis could answer the question "How many customers are required to purchase our new product line to increase gross profits to $5 million?"

Which of the following is a quantitative model typically used by a DSS?

The Executive Information System analyzes information to help executives in making _____ business decisions.

Identify how an organization can use business process reengineering to improve its business.

Which of the following is the computer simulation software that allows a surgeon from a remote location to perform a surgery operation by using the equipment that can be controlled remotely?

Describe the three capabilities commonly offered by an EIS.

List and define the four primary reasons for the growth of decision-making information systems.

____________ information encompasses all organizational information and its primary purpose is to support the performing of managerial analysis tasks.

Distinguish between transactional data and analytical data.

Which system differentiates an executive information system from a decision support system and a transaction processing system?

Define the ultimate goal of AI and describe a few current examples of how AI is being used throughout industries.

Consolidation,drill-down,and slice-and-dice are the three most common capabilities offered in an EIS.

When a company is evaluating whether or not to produce a new product,it is typically a _____________ decision.

Sensitivity analysis,what-if analysis,and market basket analysis are the three quantitative models typically used by a DSS.

What integrates information from multiple components and tailors the information to individual preferences?

The most common example of a __________________ is an operational accounting system such as a payroll system or an order-entry system.