Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the term business intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  the infrastructure for collecting and managing business data 
B)  the tools and techniques used to analyze and understand business data 
C)  software developed exclusively for business management 
D)  information systems involved in business decision making 
A)  the infrastructure for collecting and managing business data 
B)  the tools and techniques used to analyze and understand business data 
C)  software developed exclusively for business management 
D)  information systems involved in business decision making A

Question 2

Which of the following companies is not one of the top five producers of business intelligence and analytics products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sun 
B)  Microsoft 
C)  SAP 
D)  IBM 
A)  Sun 
B)  Microsoft 
C)  SAP 
D)  IBM A

Question 3

The type of decision that can made by following a definite procedure is called a(n) ________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  structured 
B)  unstructured 
C)  semistructured 
D)  procedural 
A)  structured 
B)  unstructured 
C)  semistructured 
D)  procedural A

Question 4

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

Accepted Answer

A)  digital dashboard 
B)  balanced scorecard 
C)  KPI 
D)  data visualization 
A)  digital dashboard 
B)  balanced scorecard 
C)  KPI 
D)  data visualization

Question 5

You are an analyst for a firm that imports and distributes specialty oils and vinegars, and your company wants you to evaluate their options for taking advantage of cutting edge business analytics. What are their choices? What will you recommend?

Accepted Answer

There are two strategies for adopting BI

Question 6

Which of the following describes how the Simon framework of decision-making works in high-velocity decision environments?

Accepted Answer

A)  All four steps of the process are handled by software algorithms; humans are eliminated from the decisions because they are too slow. 
B)  The first three steps of the process are handled by software algorithms and the final step is handled by experienced managers. 
C)  The first two steps of Simon's framework are eliminated and the final two steps are handled by software algorithms. 
D)  All fours steps are performed by humans with the support of high-speed, high-volume DSS and ESS. 
A)  All four steps of the process are handled by software algorithms; humans are eliminated from the decisions because they are too slow. 
B)  The first three steps of the process are handled by software algorithms and the final step is handled by experienced managers. 
C)  The first two steps of Simon's framework are eliminated and the final two steps are handled by software algorithms. 
D)  All fours steps are performed by humans with the support of high-speed, high-volume DSS and ESS.

Question 7

Which types of decisions are automated for high-velocity decision-making?

Accepted Answer

A)  highly-structured decisions 
B)  semi-structured financial decisions 
C)  unstructured financial decisions 
D)  all of the above 
A)  highly-structured decisions 
B)  semi-structured financial decisions 
C)  unstructured financial decisions 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Business intelligence ________ is comprised of a powerful database system that captures all the relevant data to operate the business.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Business intelligence ________ is comprised of a...

Question 9

________ are visual tools for presenting performance data in a BI system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dashboards and scorecards 
B)  Paramaterized reports 
C)  Reports and the drill-down feature 
D)  Scenarios and models 
A)  Dashboards and scorecards 
B)  Paramaterized reports 
C)  Reports and the drill-down feature 
D)  Scenarios and models

Question 10

The role of entrepreneur falls into which of Mintzberg's managerial classifications?

Accepted Answer

A)  decisional 
B)  informational 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  symbolic 
A)  decisional 
B)  informational 
C)  interpersonal 
D)  symbolic

Question 11

When there is no well-understood or agreed-on procedure for making a decision, it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  undocumented. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  documented. 
D)  semistructured. 
A)  undocumented. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  documented. 
D)  semistructured.

Question 12

What is the business value of a GDSS?

Accepted Answer

GDSS helps groups make decisions about u

Question 13

The concern that the structure of data is consistent within an information source reflects which quality dimension of information?

Accepted Answer

A)  accuracy 
B)  integrity 
C)  validity 
D)  consistency 
A)  accuracy 
B)  integrity 
C)  validity 
D)  consistency

Question 14

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for goal seeking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The classical model of management does not address what exactly managers do when they plan, decide things, and control the work of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Checking store inventory is an example of a(n) ________ decision.

Accepted Answer

A)  semistructured 
B)  unstructured 
C)  structured 
D)  none of the above 
A)  semistructured 
B)  unstructured 
C)  structured 
D)  none of the above

Question 17

A structured decision can be made by following a well-defined set of procedures. No "feel" or intuition is necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the balanced scorecard model and its role in ESS.

Accepted Answer

The balanced score card is a framework f

Question 20

Behavioral models of managers find that, from observation, managers

Accepted Answer

A)  perform often fewer than 100 activities a day. 
B)  operate best with standardized, predictable, printed information. 
C)  create a formalized, hierarchic structure of contacts to provide filtered information. 
D)  typically work in a fragmented manner, with only 10% of activities exceeding an hour in duration. 
A)  perform often fewer than 100 activities a day. 
B)  operate best with standardized, predictable, printed information. 
C)  create a formalized, hierarchic structure of contacts to provide filtered information. 
D)  typically work in a fragmented manner, with only 10% of activities exceeding an hour in duration.

Which of the following statements best describes the term business intelligence?

Which of the following companies is not one of the top five producers of business intelligence and analytics products?

The type of decision that can made by following a definite procedure is called a(n) ________ decision.

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

You are an analyst for a firm that imports and distributes specialty oils and vinegars, and your company wants you to evaluate their options for taking advantage of cutting edge business analytics. What are their choices? What will you recommend?

Which of the following describes how the Simon framework of decision-making works in high-velocity decision environments?

Which types of decisions are automated for high-velocity decision-making?

Business intelligence ________ is comprised of a powerful database system that captures all the relevant data to operate the business.

________ are visual tools for presenting performance data in a BI system.

The role of entrepreneur falls into which of Mintzberg's managerial classifications?

When there is no well-understood or agreed-on procedure for making a decision, it is said to be

What is the business value of a GDSS?

The concern that the structure of data is consistent within an information source reflects which quality dimension of information?

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for goal seeking.

The classical model of management does not address what exactly managers do when they plan, decide things, and control the work of others.

Checking store inventory is an example of a(n) ________ decision.

A structured decision can be made by following a well-defined set of procedures. No "feel" or intuition is necessary.

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

Describe the balanced scorecard model and its role in ESS.

Behavioral models of managers find that, from observation, managers

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Exam 12: Enhancing Decision Making

Which of the following statements best describes the term business intelligence?

Which of the following companies is not one of the top five producers of business intelligence and analytics products?

The type of decision that can made by following a definite procedure is called a(n) ________ decision.

The leading methodology for understanding the really important information needed by a firm's executives is called the ________ method.

You are an analyst for a firm that imports and distributes specialty oils and vinegars, and your company wants you to evaluate their options for taking advantage of cutting edge business analytics. What are their choices? What will you recommend?

Which of the following describes how the Simon framework of decision-making works in high-velocity decision environments?

Which types of decisions are automated for high-velocity decision-making?

Business intelligence ________ is comprised of a powerful database system that captures all the relevant data to operate the business.

________ are visual tools for presenting performance data in a BI system.

The role of entrepreneur falls into which of Mintzberg's managerial classifications?

When there is no well-understood or agreed-on procedure for making a decision, it is said to be

What is the business value of a GDSS?

The concern that the structure of data is consistent within an information source reflects which quality dimension of information?

Backward sensitivity analysis software is used for goal seeking.

The classical model of management does not address what exactly managers do when they plan, decide things, and control the work of others.

Checking store inventory is an example of a(n) ________ decision.

A structured decision can be made by following a well-defined set of procedures. No "feel" or intuition is necessary.

The first stage in Simon's decision-making process model is the design stage.

Describe the balanced scorecard model and its role in ESS.

Behavioral models of managers find that, from observation, managers

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Securing Information Systems

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy:

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters