Question 1

Data mining complements online analytical processing in that it ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  finds associations or correlations among sets of items 
B)  provides capabilities for discovering hidden predictive relationships in the data 
C)  extracts textual information from Web documents 
D)  groups related records together on the basis of having similar values for attributes 
E)  analyzes different dimensions of data beyond simple data summaries 
A)  finds associations or correlations among sets of items 
B)  provides capabilities for discovering hidden predictive relationships in the data 
C)  extracts textual information from Web documents 
D)  groups related records together on the basis of having similar values for attributes 
E)  analyzes different dimensions of data beyond simple data summaries

Question 2

________ is used by organizations to determine patterns in customers' usage data.

Accepted Answer

A)  Web usage mining 
B)  Web crawling 
C)  Text mining 
D)  Decision making 
E)  Web content mining 
A)  Web usage mining 
B)  Web crawling 
C)  Text mining 
D)  Decision making 
E)  Web content mining

Question 3

________ allows expert system rules to be represented using approximations or subjective values in order to handle situations where information about a problem is incomplete.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fuzzy logic 
B)  Normalization 
C)  Clustering 
D)  What-if analysis 
E)  Stickiness 
A)  Fuzzy logic 
B)  Normalization 
C)  Clustering 
D)  What-if analysis 
E)  Stickiness

Question 4

Differentiate between clustering and classification processes in data mining.

Accepted Answer

Clustering is the process of grouping re

Question 5

Identify an advantage when the database approach makes it easier to deploy and control data access.

Accepted Answer

A)  improved data accessibility 
B)  improved data consistency 
C)  improved data quality 
D)  increased security 
E)  improved data sharing 
A)  improved data accessibility 
B)  improved data consistency 
C)  improved data quality 
D)  increased security 
E)  improved data sharing

Question 6

Data mining algorithms search for patterns,trends,or rules that are hidden in the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How do online analytical processing systems improve performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  They preaggregate data so that only the subset of the data necessary for the queries is extracted. 
B)  They use reasoning methods to outline how sensitive information will be handled, stored, transmitted, and destroyed. 
C)  They make hypothetical changes to the data associated with a problem. 
D)  They allow for multiple dimensions to be added to a traditional two-dimensional table. 
E)  They provide capabilities for discovering hidden predictive relationships in the data. 
A)  They preaggregate data so that only the subset of the data necessary for the queries is extracted. 
B)  They use reasoning methods to outline how sensitive information will be handled, stored, transmitted, and destroyed. 
C)  They make hypothetical changes to the data associated with a problem. 
D)  They allow for multiple dimensions to be added to a traditional two-dimensional table. 
E)  They provide capabilities for discovering hidden predictive relationships in the data.

Question 8

Explain the process of consolidating data from operational systems with other organizational data.

Accepted Answer

A crucial process for consolidating data

Question 9

________ involves standardizing the format of data retrieved from different systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Data cleansing 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Digitizing 
D)  Content mining 
E)  Clustering 
A)  Data cleansing 
B)  Data mining 
C)  Digitizing 
D)  Content mining 
E)  Clustering

Question 10

Knowledge portals can be customized to meet the unique needs of their intended users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is a role of monitoring and sensing agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  keeping track of key data 
B)  sending a report at the first of the month automatically 
C)  assembling customized news 
D)  analyzing data warehouses to detect changes deemed important by a user 
E)  finding the best price for a particular product a user wants to purchase 
A)  keeping track of key data 
B)  sending a report at the first of the month automatically 
C)  assembling customized news 
D)  analyzing data warehouses to detect changes deemed important by a user 
E)  finding the best price for a particular product a user wants to purchase

Question 12

Distinguish explicit knowledge assets from tacit knowledge assets.

Accepted Answer

Explicit knowledge assets reflect knowle

Question 13

Write a short note on a continuous planning process and how it is executed.

Accepted Answer

In a continuous planning process,organiz

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about an online analytical processing server?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a data structure allowing for multiple dimensions to be added to a traditional two-dimensional table. 
B)  It groups related records together on the basis of having similar values for attributes. 
C)  It allows you to make hypothetical changes to the data associated with a problem and observe how these changes influence the results. 
D)  It uses reasoning methods based on knowledge about a specific problem domain in order to provide advice. 
E)  It understands how data are organized in a database and has special functions for analyzing the data. 
A)  It is a data structure allowing for multiple dimensions to be added to a traditional two-dimensional table. 
B)  It groups related records together on the basis of having similar values for attributes. 
C)  It allows you to make hypothetical changes to the data associated with a problem and observe how these changes influence the results. 
D)  It uses reasoning methods based on knowledge about a specific problem domain in order to provide advice. 
E)  It understands how data are organized in a database and has special functions for analyzing the data.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true about an expert system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is composed of a network of processing elements that work in parallel to complete a task, attempt to approximate the functioning of the human brain and can learn by example. 
B)  It is a program that works in the background to provide some service when a specific event occurs. 
C)  It uses reasoning methods based on knowledge about a specific problem domain in order to provide advice. 
D)  It allows you to make hypothetical changes to the data associated with a problem and observe how these changes influence the results. 
E)  It groups related records together on the basis of having similar values for attributes. 
A)  It is composed of a network of processing elements that work in parallel to complete a task, attempt to approximate the functioning of the human brain and can learn by example. 
B)  It is a program that works in the background to provide some service when a specific event occurs. 
C)  It uses reasoning methods based on knowledge about a specific problem domain in order to provide advice. 
D)  It allows you to make hypothetical changes to the data associated with a problem and observe how these changes influence the results. 
E)  It groups related records together on the basis of having similar values for attributes.

Question 16

When we consider entities as tables,each row is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  field 
B)  record 
C)  bot 
D)  form 
E)  query 
A)  field 
B)  record 
C)  bot 
D)  form 
E)  query

Question 17

________ are produced at predefined intervals to support routine decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Security reports 
B)  Exception reports 
C)  Drill-down reports 
D)  Scheduled reports 
E)  Key-indicator reports 
A)  Security reports 
B)  Exception reports 
C)  Drill-down reports 
D)  Scheduled reports 
E)  Key-indicator reports

Question 18

The combination of various analysis techniques and interactive visualization to solve complex problems is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  security analysis 
B)  digital analysis 
C)  social network analysis 
D)  concept analytics 
E)  visual analytics 
A)  security analysis 
B)  digital analysis 
C)  social network analysis 
D)  concept analytics 
E)  visual analytics

Question 19

________ are the data that is deemed most important in the operation of a business.

Accepted Answer

A)  Metadata 
B)  Master data 
C)  Reference data 
D)  Query data 
E)  Tactical data 
A)  Metadata 
B)  Master data 
C)  Reference data 
D)  Query data 
E)  Tactical data

Question 20

Which of the following explains the term geocoded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data is transformed into coordinates. 
B)  Data is shared on the Internet. 
C)  Data is used to create Web pages. 
D)  Data is compared with similar historical data. 
E)  Data is converted into soft data. 
A)  Data is transformed into coordinates. 
B)  Data is shared on the Internet. 
C)  Data is used to create Web pages. 
D)  Data is compared with similar historical data. 
E)  Data is converted into soft data.

Data mining complements online analytical processing in that it ________.

________ is used by organizations to determine patterns in customers' usage data.

________ allows expert system rules to be represented using approximations or subjective values in order to handle situations where information about a problem is incomplete.

Differentiate between clustering and classification processes in data mining.

Identify an advantage when the database approach makes it easier to deploy and control data access.

Data mining algorithms search for patterns,trends,or rules that are hidden in the data.

How do online analytical processing systems improve performance?

Explain the process of consolidating data from operational systems with other organizational data.

________ involves standardizing the format of data retrieved from different systems.

Knowledge portals can be customized to meet the unique needs of their intended users.

Which of the following is a role of monitoring and sensing agents?

Distinguish explicit knowledge assets from tacit knowledge assets.

Write a short note on a continuous planning process and how it is executed.

Which of the following statements is true about an online analytical processing server?

Which of the following statements is true about an expert system?

When we consider entities as tables,each row is a ________.

________ are produced at predefined intervals to support routine decisions.

The combination of various analysis techniques and interactive visualization to solve complex problems is known as ________.

________ are the data that is deemed most important in the operation of a business.

Which of the following explains the term geocoded?

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Securing Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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Exam 6: Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Data mining complements online analytical processing in that it ________.

________ is used by organizations to determine patterns in customers' usage data.

________ allows expert system rules to be represented using approximations or subjective values in order to handle situations where information about a problem is incomplete.

Differentiate between clustering and classification processes in data mining.

Identify an advantage when the database approach makes it easier to deploy and control data access.

Data mining algorithms search for patterns,trends,or rules that are hidden in the data.

How do online analytical processing systems improve performance?

Explain the process of consolidating data from operational systems with other organizational data.

________ involves standardizing the format of data retrieved from different systems.

Knowledge portals can be customized to meet the unique needs of their intended users.

Which of the following is a role of monitoring and sensing agents?

Distinguish explicit knowledge assets from tacit knowledge assets.

Write a short note on a continuous planning process and how it is executed.

Which of the following statements is true about an online analytical processing server?

Which of the following statements is true about an expert system?

When we consider entities as tables,each row is a ________.

________ are produced at predefined intervals to support routine decisions.

The combination of various analysis techniques and interactive visualization to solve complex problems is known as ________.

________ are the data that is deemed most important in the operation of a business.

Which of the following explains the term geocoded?

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Securing Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

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