Question 1

Genetic algorithms:

Accepted Answer

A)  represent knowledge as groups of characteristics. 
B)  are software programs that work in the background to carry out specific, repetitive tasks. 
C)  develop solutions to particular problems using techniques such as mutation, crossover, and selection. 
D)  "learn" patterns from large quantities of data by sifting through data. 
E)  have a large number of sensing and processing nodes that continuously interact with each other. 
A)  represent knowledge as groups of characteristics. 
B)  are software programs that work in the background to carry out specific, repetitive tasks. 
C)  develop solutions to particular problems using techniques such as mutation, crossover, and selection. 
D)  "learn" patterns from large quantities of data by sifting through data. 
E)  have a large number of sensing and processing nodes that continuously interact with each other.

Question 2

Why does improving a small, routine decision have business value for a company?

Accepted Answer

A)  A small decision may have a great economic impact on the company. 
B)  Even a routine decision may have a "ripple" effect through a corporation. 
C)  A small decision has business value when added with all the other small decisions made in the company. 
D)  Small, routine decisions typically do not have any business value for a company. 
E)  Even small decisions affect the culture of the organization. 
A)  A small decision may have a great economic impact on the company. 
B)  Even a routine decision may have a "ripple" effect through a corporation. 
C)  A small decision has business value when added with all the other small decisions made in the company. 
D)  Small, routine decisions typically do not have any business value for a company. 
E)  Even small decisions affect the culture of the organization.

Question 3

You are a city transportation planner and are interested in improving the city's bus service. What types of analytic tools might help you do this, and how would you use them?

Accepted Answer

To help plan an efficient bus system you

Question 4

What is case-based reasoning and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Case-based reasoning (CBR) is an intelli

Question 5

You are developing a customer recommendation system for a department store's e-commerce site. Which of the following tools will provide the most accurate recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic algorithms 
B)  Fuzzy logic 
C)  Location analytics 
D)  CBR 
E)  Big data analytics 
A)  Genetic algorithms 
B)  Fuzzy logic 
C)  Location analytics 
D)  CBR 
E)  Big data analytics

Question 6

Virtual reality systems:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide design engineers with precise, three-dimensional representations of their models. 
B)  provide an important source of expertise for organizations. 
C)  allow groups to work together on documents. 
D)  provide simulations of walking through or manipulating a three-dimensional model or programmed real-world environment. 
E)  allow knowledge to be stored in simulated 3D environments. 
A)  provide design engineers with precise, three-dimensional representations of their models. 
B)  provide an important source of expertise for organizations. 
C)  allow groups to work together on documents. 
D)  provide simulations of walking through or manipulating a three-dimensional model or programmed real-world environment. 
E)  allow knowledge to be stored in simulated 3D environments.

Question 7

A(n) ________ is a free, online course made available via the web to very large numbers of participants.

Accepted Answer

A)  massive open online course 
B)  multiperson online learning course 
C)  EOC 
D)  online learning system 
E)  universal online course 
A)  massive open online course 
B)  multiperson online learning course 
C)  EOC 
D)  online learning system 
E)  universal online course

Question 8

Parameterized reports are predefined production reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You are the CEO of a national shoe store and want to add three new stores. Which of the following tools will best help you find the most potentially profitable new locations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pivot tables 
B)  Sensitivity analysis 
C)  CBR 
D)  Location analytics 
E)  Intelligent agent 
A)  Pivot tables 
B)  Sensitivity analysis 
C)  CBR 
D)  Location analytics 
E)  Intelligent agent

Question 10

To automate routine tasks to help firms search for and filter information for use in electronic commerce and supply chain management, a firm would most likely use:

Accepted Answer

A)  CAD systems. 
B)  genetic algorithms. 
C)  fuzzy logic systems. 
D)  intelligent agents. 
E)  neural networks. 
A)  CAD systems. 
B)  genetic algorithms. 
C)  fuzzy logic systems. 
D)  intelligent agents. 
E)  neural networks.

Question 11

Fuzzy logic is a type of intelligent technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a key problem in managing knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sharing knowledge 
B)  Storing knowledge 
C)  Distributing knowledge 
D)  Locating knowledge 
E)  Classifying knowledge 
A)  Sharing knowledge 
B)  Storing knowledge 
C)  Distributing knowledge 
D)  Locating knowledge 
E)  Classifying knowledge

Question 13

Which of the following would not be classified as a knowledge work system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  3D visualization system 
C)  Investment workstations 
D)  Virtual reality system 
E)  Digital asset management system 
A)  Computer-aided design 
B)  3D visualization system 
C)  Investment workstations 
D)  Virtual reality system 
E)  Digital asset management system

Question 14

What is the difference between a neural network, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms? Which would be of most use to an organization of astronomers analyzing gamma ray emissions reaching Earth?

Accepted Answer

A neural network attempts to emulate the

Question 15

Neural network applications in medicine, science, and business address problems in all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  pattern classification. 
B)  prediction. 
C)  control and optimization. 
D)  generalization. 
E)  financial analysis. 
A)  pattern classification. 
B)  prediction. 
C)  control and optimization. 
D)  generalization. 
E)  financial analysis.

Question 16

You are answering phones for a local utilities provider and are speaking with an extremely angry customer. Because your company manual advises employees to transfer hostile calls to a superior, you do this. What quality dimension of decisions does your action reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Due process 
B)  Justice 
C)  Fairness 
D)  Coherence 
E)  Accuracy 
A)  Due process 
B)  Justice 
C)  Fairness 
D)  Coherence 
E)  Accuracy

Question 17

What is a GIS and what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

GIS is a geographical information system

Question 18

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 19

A(n) ________ capability allows users to view more detailed views of data.

Accepted Answer

A)  ad hoc 
B)  drill-down 
C)  query and reporting 
D)  metrics 
E)  VRML 
A)  ad hoc 
B)  drill-down 
C)  query and reporting 
D)  metrics 
E)  VRML

Question 20

Which of the following types of business intelligence users is considered a power user?

Accepted Answer

A)  IT developers 
B)  Business analysts 
C)  Operational employees 
D)  Senior managers 
E)  Clerical workers 
A)  IT developers 
B)  Business analysts 
C)  Operational employees 
D)  Senior managers 
E)  Clerical workers

Genetic algorithms:

Why does improving a small, routine decision have business value for a company?

You are a city transportation planner and are interested in improving the city's bus service. What types of analytic tools might help you do this, and how would you use them?

What is case-based reasoning and how does it work?

You are developing a customer recommendation system for a department store's e-commerce site. Which of the following tools will provide the most accurate recommendations?

Virtual reality systems:

A(n) ________ is a free, online course made available via the web to very large numbers of participants.

Parameterized reports are predefined production reports.

You are the CEO of a national shoe store and want to add three new stores. Which of the following tools will best help you find the most potentially profitable new locations?

To automate routine tasks to help firms search for and filter information for use in electronic commerce and supply chain management, a firm would most likely use:

Fuzzy logic is a type of intelligent technique.

Which of the following is a key problem in managing knowledge?

Which of the following would not be classified as a knowledge work system?

What is the difference between a neural network, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms? Which would be of most use to an organization of astronomers analyzing gamma ray emissions reaching Earth?

Neural network applications in medicine, science, and business address problems in all of the following except:

You are answering phones for a local utilities provider and are speaking with an extremely angry customer. Because your company manual advises employees to transfer hostile calls to a superior, you do this. What quality dimension of decisions does your action reflect?

What is a GIS and what is it used for?

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

A(n) ________ capability allows users to view more detailed views of data.

Which of the following types of business intelligence users is considered a power user?

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

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Exam 11: Improving Decision Making and Managing Knowledge

Genetic algorithms:

Why does improving a small, routine decision have business value for a company?

You are a city transportation planner and are interested in improving the city's bus service. What types of analytic tools might help you do this, and how would you use them?

What is case-based reasoning and how does it work?

You are developing a customer recommendation system for a department store's e-commerce site. Which of the following tools will provide the most accurate recommendations?

Virtual reality systems:

A(n) ________ is a free, online course made available via the web to very large numbers of participants.

Parameterized reports are predefined production reports.

You are the CEO of a national shoe store and want to add three new stores. Which of the following tools will best help you find the most potentially profitable new locations?

To automate routine tasks to help firms search for and filter information for use in electronic commerce and supply chain management, a firm would most likely use:

Fuzzy logic is a type of intelligent technique.

Which of the following is a key problem in managing knowledge?

Which of the following would not be classified as a knowledge work system?

What is the difference between a neural network, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms? Which would be of most use to an organization of astronomers analyzing gamma ray emissions reaching Earth?

Neural network applications in medicine, science, and business address problems in all of the following except:

You are answering phones for a local utilities provider and are speaking with an extremely angry customer. Because your company manual advises employees to transfer hostile calls to a superior, you do this. What quality dimension of decisions does your action reflect?

What is a GIS and what is it used for?

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

A(n) ________ capability allows users to view more detailed views of data.

Which of the following types of business intelligence users is considered a power user?

Business Information Systems in Your Career

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Achieving Competitive Advantage With Information Systems

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure: Hardware and Software

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Building Information Systems and Managing Projects

Filters