Question 1

_____ can be automated because a well-defined standard operating procedure exists for these types of decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Structured decisions
B)   Semistructured decisions
C)   Unstructured decisions
D)   Pseudostructured decisions

Question 2

According to Peter G. Keen, a former MIT professor, which of the following is a benefit of a decision support system (DSS) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Easy assessment of costs and benefits
B)   Ability to cause improvements
C)   Focus on efficiency rather than effectiveness
D)   Fast response to unexpected situations

Question 3

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?

Question 4

Identify a true statement about unstructured decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   They are heavily influenced by the decision maker's intuitions.
B)   They involve programmable tasks.
C)   They have a standard operating procedure.
D)   They are well supported by information technology.

Question 5

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

Question 6

Which of the following geographic objects of a geographic information system (GIS)  is most likely used to show a particular zip code or a large tourist attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)   Points
B)   Lines
C)   Areas
D)   Intersections

Question 7

Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A(n) __________is a system that performs tasks similar to a database management system (DBMS) .

Accepted Answer

A)   decision support system
B)   model base management system
C)   electronic meeting system
D)   geographic information system
E)   Select

Question 9

The__________feature of a decision support system (DSS)  pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 11

In the decision support system (DSS)  environment, the _____ focuses on how a DSS is implemented and usually addresses questions about data storage, user access, response time, and security measures.

Accepted Answer

A)   managerial designer
B)   technical designer
C)   model builder
D)   user

Question 12

Identify a true statement about a Web-based group support system (GSS) .

Accepted Answer

A)   It can transfer data without any speed limitation.
B)   It transmits data with high network security.
C)   It retains the quality of media across the network.
D)   It can be used on any operating system. D

Question 13

__________is software that helps a team of decision makers work with the same application, regardless of their locations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Dataware
B)   Infoware
C)   Groupware
D)   Firmware
E)   Select

Question 14

__________is a feature of electronic meeting systems that combines the advantages of video teleconferencing and real-time computer conferencing.

Accepted Answer

A)   Virtual teleconferencing
B)   Voice conferencing
C)   Mobile teleconferencing
D)   Desktop conferencing
E)   Select

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following geographic objects of a geographic information system (GIS)  is most likely used to show a street or a river?

Accepted Answer

A)   Points
B)   Lines
C)   Areas
D)   Regions

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Executive information systems (EISs) are used for reporting exceptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

Identify a true statement about decision support systems (DSSs) .

Accepted Answer

A)   DSSs facilitate improvements but do not necessarily cause them.
B)   DSSs focus on efficiency rather than effectiveness.
C)   DSSs take more time than conventional decision-making processes.
D)   DSSs generate generic solutions and do not provide one-of-a-kind solutions.

Question 20

In a typical organization,__________are often used in capital acquisition analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)   structured decisions
B)   semistructured decisions
C)   unstructured decisions
D)   pseudostructured decisions
E)   Select

Exam 12: Management Support Systems

_____ can be automated because a well-defined standard operating procedure exists for these types of decisions.

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According to Peter G. Keen, a former MIT professor, which of the following is a benefit of a decision support system (DSS) ?

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

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Identify a true statement about unstructured decisions.

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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.

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Which of the following geographic objects of a geographic information system (GIS) is most likely used to show a particular zip code or a large tourist attraction?

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Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

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A(n) __________is a system that performs tasks similar to a database management system (DBMS) .

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The__________feature of a decision support system (DSS) pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales.

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

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In the decision support system (DSS) environment, the _____ focuses on how a DSS is implemented and usually addresses questions about data storage, user access, response time, and security measures.

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Identify a true statement about a Web-based group support system (GSS) .

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__________is software that helps a team of decision makers work with the same application, regardless of their locations.

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__________is a feature of electronic meeting systems that combines the advantages of video teleconferencing and real-time computer conferencing.

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

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Which of the following geographic objects of a geographic information system (GIS) is most likely used to show a street or a river?

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

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Executive information systems (EISs) are used for reporting exceptions.

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Identify a true statement about decision support systems (DSSs) .

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In a typical organization,__________are often used in capital acquisition analysis.

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