Question 1

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. 
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 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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. 
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 7

Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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. 
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 9

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 10

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 11

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

Question 12

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 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Question 17

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 
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 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Identify a true statement about unstructured decisions.

Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exam 12: Management Support Systems

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

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

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

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

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.

Identify a true statement about unstructured decisions.

Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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