Question 1

A _____ is also called a buyer agent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is also called a buyer...

Question 2

The basic approach in fuzzy logic is to assign values between 0 and 1 to vague or ambiguous information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n) _____ decision is one that happens repeatedly, and often periodically, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ decision is one that happens...

Question 4

If your Internet business helped customers find the right product for their needs and then suggested other products based on the information you've gathered on this customer and similar customers, what intelligent agent would you be using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data-mining agent 
B)  User agent 
C)  Predictive agent 
D)  Shopping bot 
A)  Data-mining agent 
B)  User agent 
C)  Predictive agent 
D)  Shopping bot

Question 5

In a multi-agent system, groups of intelligent agents can work _____ but also _____ with each other.

Accepted Answer

independen

Question 6

Which of the following is an artificial intelligence system that applies reasoning capabilities to reach a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Database management 
B)  Geographic information systems 
C)  Domain analysis information system 
D)  Expert system 
A)  Database management 
B)  Geographic information systems 
C)  Domain analysis information system 
D)  Expert system

Question 7

If you were "tweaking" your technology solution so that it worked more efficiently than its original form, what decision making phase would you be in?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementation 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Choice 
D)  Continuation 
A)  Implementation 
B)  Maintenance 
C)  Choice 
D)  Continuation

Question 8

What is agent-based modeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifying patterns of user's behaviors and buying habits 
B)  Simulating human organizations using a multi-agent system 
C)  Observing and analyzing competitor information and the environmental factors influencing their behavior 
D)  Building algorithms that monitor, and react to, your business partners' service and product needs 
A)  Identifying patterns of user's behaviors and buying habits 
B)  Simulating human organizations using a multi-agent system 
C)  Observing and analyzing competitor information and the environmental factors influencing their behavior 
D)  Building algorithms that monitor, and react to, your business partners' service and product needs

Question 9

There are four types of intelligent agents. Which of the following is not considered one of these types?

Accepted Answer

A)  Information agent 
B)  Reporting agent 
C)  Monitoring-and-surveillance agent 
D)  User or personal agent 
A)  Information agent 
B)  Reporting agent 
C)  Monitoring-and-surveillance agent 
D)  User or personal agent

Question 10

What is a mashup?

Accepted Answer

A)  A collision of information that causes information systems to freeze 
B)  A design mockup that demonstrates the interaction of different information systems 
C)  A combination of information and applications originating from different sources being displayed on one computer screen 
D)  A representation of some event, fact, or situation that displays business relationships 
A)  A collision of information that causes information systems to freeze 
B)  A design mockup that demonstrates the interaction of different information systems 
C)  A combination of information and applications originating from different sources being displayed on one computer screen 
D)  A representation of some event, fact, or situation that displays business relationships

Question 11

A _____ is an intelligent agent on a Web site that helps the customer find product and services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _____ is an intelligent agent on...

Question 12

Genetic algorithms use three concepts to solve problems. Which of the following is not one of these three concepts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synthesis 
B)  Crossover 
C)  Selection 
D)  Mutation 
A)  Synthesis 
B)  Crossover 
C)  Selection 
D)  Mutation

Question 13

A decision support system (DSS) typically has three components. Which of the following is not one of these components?

Accepted Answer

A)  Model management 
B)  Query management 
C)  Data management 
D)  User interface management 
A)  Model management 
B)  Query management 
C)  Data management 
D)  User interface management

Question 14

A swarm intelligence system must be _____ so it can respond to changes in the environment around it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A swarm intelligence system must be _____...

Question 15

Which type of information is not found in a DSS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational information 
B)  Confidence levels 
C)  External information 
D)  Personal information 
A)  Organizational information 
B)  Confidence levels 
C)  External information 
D)  Personal information

Question 16

If you were making a decision involving "fuzzy logic" what type of decision would you be making?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonstructured 
B)  Ad hoc 
C)  Controlled 
D)  Muddled 
A)  Nonstructured 
B)  Ad hoc 
C)  Controlled 
D)  Muddled

Question 17

_____ agents observe and report on some entity of interest.

Accepted Answer

Monitoring

Question 18

An expert system is capable of all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Handling massive amounts of information 
B)  Providing conclusive answers 
C)  Summarizing information from various sources 
D)  Working with rules 
A)  Handling massive amounts of information 
B)  Providing conclusive answers 
C)  Summarizing information from various sources 
D)  Working with rules

Question 19

A(n) _____ decision involves processing a certain kind of information in a specified way so that you will always get the right answer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) _____ decision involves processing a certain...

Question 20

What is the difference between an expert system and a genetic algorithm?

Accepted Answer

A)  An expert system uses a genetic algorithm to assist in understanding the problem 
B)  An expert system provides more accurate solutions than a genetic algorithm 
C)  A genetic algorithm provides you with the best solution; an expert system provides you with many solutions along with the confidence level for each possible solution 
D)  Expert systems belong in the category of artificial intelligence; genetic algorithms work with large database and warehouse systems that are not considered artificially intelligent 
A)  An expert system uses a genetic algorithm to assist in understanding the problem 
B)  An expert system provides more accurate solutions than a genetic algorithm 
C)  A genetic algorithm provides you with the best solution; an expert system provides you with many solutions along with the confidence level for each possible solution 
D)  Expert systems belong in the category of artificial intelligence; genetic algorithms work with large database and warehouse systems that are not considered artificially intelligent

A _____ is also called a buyer agent.

The basic approach in fuzzy logic is to assign values between 0 and 1 to vague or ambiguous information.

A(n) _____ decision is one that happens repeatedly, and often periodically, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.

If your Internet business helped customers find the right product for their needs and then suggested other products based on the information you've gathered on this customer and similar customers, what intelligent agent would you be using?

In a multi-agent system, groups of intelligent agents can work _ but also _ with each other.

Which of the following is an artificial intelligence system that applies reasoning capabilities to reach a conclusion?

If you were "tweaking" your technology solution so that it worked more efficiently than its original form, what decision making phase would you be in?

What is agent-based modeling?

There are four types of intelligent agents. Which of the following is not considered one of these types?

What is a mashup?

A _____ is an intelligent agent on a Web site that helps the customer find product and services.

Genetic algorithms use three concepts to solve problems. Which of the following is not one of these three concepts?

A decision support system (DSS) typically has three components. Which of the following is not one of these components?

A swarm intelligence system must be _____ so it can respond to changes in the environment around it.

Which type of information is not found in a DSS?

If you were making a decision involving "fuzzy logic" what type of decision would you be making?

_____ agents observe and report on some entity of interest.

An expert system is capable of all but which of the following?

A(n) _____ decision involves processing a certain kind of information in a specified way so that you will always get the right answer.

What is the difference between an expert system and a genetic algorithm?

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Exam 4: Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence

A _____ is also called a buyer agent.

The basic approach in fuzzy logic is to assign values between 0 and 1 to vague or ambiguous information.

A(n) _____ decision is one that happens repeatedly, and often periodically, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly.

If your Internet business helped customers find the right product for their needs and then suggested other products based on the information you've gathered on this customer and similar customers, what intelligent agent would you be using?

In a multi-agent system, groups of intelligent agents can work _____ but also _____ with each other.

Which of the following is an artificial intelligence system that applies reasoning capabilities to reach a conclusion?

If you were "tweaking" your technology solution so that it worked more efficiently than its original form, what decision making phase would you be in?

What is agent-based modeling?

There are four types of intelligent agents. Which of the following is not considered one of these types?

What is a mashup?

A _____ is an intelligent agent on a Web site that helps the customer find product and services.

Genetic algorithms use three concepts to solve problems. Which of the following is not one of these three concepts?

A decision support system (DSS) typically has three components. Which of the following is not one of these components?

A swarm intelligence system must be _____ so it can respond to changes in the environment around it.

Which type of information is not found in a DSS?

If you were making a decision involving "fuzzy logic" what type of decision would you be making?

_____ agents observe and report on some entity of interest.

An expert system is capable of all but which of the following?

A(n) _____ decision involves processing a certain kind of information in a specified way so that you will always get the right answer.

What is the difference between an expert system and a genetic algorithm?

The Information Age in Which You Live

Major Business Initiatives

Databases and Data Warehouses

Electronic Commerce

Systems Development

Enterprise Infrastructure, Metrics, and Business Continuity Planning

Protecting People and Information

Emerging Trends and Technologies

Filters

In a multi-agent system, groups of intelligent agents can work _ but also _ with each other.