MIS 4320 Final - Mult Choice Only
Which company is not currently marketing a driverless car? A) SAS B) Google C) Tesla D) BMW
A) SAS
Swarm AI (or AI swarm) provides what one needed component for the interconnections among people creating the human swarm? A) algorithms B) ideas C) data D) all of these
A) algorithms
This method builds a model that summarizes the past behavior of shoppers, how they surf the Internet, what they were looking for, what they have purchased, and how much they like (rate) the products. A) collaborative filtering B) content-based filtering C) deep learning D) personalization
A) collaborative filtering
The question "What advertising budget is needed to increase market share by 7%?" is a type of: A) goal-seeking analysis. B) what-if analysis. C) sensitivity analysis. D) utility modeling.
A) goal-seeking analysis.
In relationship to the tracking of activities, a major benefit of the IOT is that it offers the potential for: A) quick and inexpensive tracking of activities. B) quick but expensive tracking of activities. C) slow but inexpensive tracking of activities. D) slow and expensive tracking of activities.
A) quick and inexpensive tracking of activities.
Which of the following types of bots do simple repetitive tasks for their owners? A) regular bots B) chatbots C) intelligent bots D) deep learning robots
A) regular bots
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a means by which: A) Web site developers can negotiate better deals for paid ads. B) Web site developers can increase Web site search rankings. C) Web site developers index their Web sites for search engines. D) Web site developers optimize the artistic features of their Web sites.
B) Web site developers can increase Web site search rankings.
What is an influence diagram? A) a diagram showing the influence of decision makers B) a graphical representation of a model C) a map of the environment around decision makers D) a map of the environment around a model
B) a graphical representation of a model
What does Web content mining involve? A) analyzing the universal resource locator in Web pages B) analyzing the unstructured content of Web pages C) analyzing the pattern of visits to a Web site D) analyzing the PageRank and other metadata of a Web page
B) analyzing the unstructured content of Web pages
Models can be built with the help of human knowledge and expertise. Another source of help in building these models is: A) the customer. B) classification and clustering methods. C) customer service reps. D) business partners.
B) classification and clustering methods.
This technique allows vendors to identify preferences by the attributes of the product(s) that customers have bought or intend to buy. A) collaborative filtering B) content-based filtering C) deep learning D) personalization
B) content-based filtering
In relation to autonomous cars, concerns about performance in bad weather is an example of which type of challenge? A) technology B) environmental C) regulatory D) public trust
B) environmental
What part of an expert system is divided into knowledge about the domain and knowledge about problem solving and solution procedures? A) knowledge acquisition B) knowledge base C) user interface D) inference engine
B) knowledge base
What part of an expert system is frequently organized as business rules? A) knowledge acquisition B) knowledge representation C) user interface D) interference engine
B) knowledge representation
Which of the following is not an implementation issue with autonomous vehicles? A) cost of real-time 3D mapping technologies B) lack of potential long-term benefits C) insurance company acceptance D) capabilities of AI software
B) lack of potential long-term benefits
IoT can provide more accurate information about specific customers buying decisions. For example, IoT can identify customer expectations and direct customers to specific brands. In relationship to how IoT can drive marketing opportunities this is referred to as: A) disruptive data collection. B) real-time personalization. C) environmental attribution. D) complete conversation path.
B) real-time personalization.
Which of the following is not a benefit of the use of chatbots? A) decreased cost B) reduced quality but increased quantity C) use in foreign language translation D) used to facilitate shopping
B) reduced quality but increased quantity
What is the Hadoop Distributed File System (HDFS) designed to handle? A) unstructured and semistructured relational data B) unstructured and semistructured non-relational data C) structured and semistructured relational data D) structured and semistructured non-relational data
B) unstructured and semistructured non-relational data
A newly popular unit of data in the Big Data era is the petabyte (PB), which is: A) 109 bytes. B) 1012 bytes. C) 1015 bytes. D) 1018 bytes.
C) 1015 bytes.
It is estimated that by 2019, there will be close to how many significant robots? A) 6 million B) 1.6 million C) 2.6 million D) 26 million
C) 2.6 million
The IoT can provide better knowledge for customers to improve: A) personalized services. B) marketing. C) A and B D) none of these
C) A and B
In the CNH case which of the following did the IoT system not perform: A) monitor vehicle condition. B) monitor the external environment around vehicles. C) alert owners to sales and options to purchase new equipment. D) alert owners to needs and timing of preventative maintenance.
C) alert owners to sales and options to purchase new equipment.
Which type of building includes predictive control down to the desk level? A) automated buildings B) smart buildings C) cognitive buildings D) none of these
C) cognitive buildings
Which of the following is not an example of an IOT application (vertical)? A) personal B) home C) connectivity D) vehicles
C) connectivity
Which of the following is not true about RFID? A) uses of radio-frequency waves to identify objects B) are viewed as a method to improve company supply chains C) consist only of the tag and integrator and computer program D) most currently used are passive
C) consist only of the tag and integrator and computer program
Which of the following is not an example of an IOT platform and enablement (horizontals)? A) partners B) software C) enterprise D) hardware
C) enterprise
What is the extensive, task-specific knowledge that experts possess? A) gravitas B) understanding C) expertise D) credibility
C) expertise
Which of the following types of bots have a knowledge base that improves with experience? A) regular bots B) chatbots C) intelligent bots D) deep learning robots
C) intelligent bots
Sensitivity analysis is important in management support systems for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A) it allows flexibility and adaptation to changing conditions. B) it permits the manager to input data to increase his/her confidence in the model. C) it improves the mathematical optimality of the generated solutions. D) it provides a better understanding of the model and the decision-making situation.
C) it improves the mathematical optimality of the generated solutions.
Which of the following is not a major implementation issue of IoT based on McKinsey's Global Institute? A) organizational alignment B) interoperability challenges C) long-term value D) security
C) long-term value
Linear programming belongs to a family of tools called: A) decision tree models. B) qualitative models. C) mathematical programming methods. D) heuristic programming models.
C) mathematical programming methods.
Which of the following is not a benefit to sellers of a recommendation system? A) increased cross-sell B) increased customer loyalty C) personalization D) enabling mass customization
C) personalization
Which of the following is not a characteristic of smart sensors? A) senses the environment and processes the input internally B) processing is preprogrammed C) results are held internally within the unit D) are viewed as a critical component of the future IoT
C) results are held internally within the unit
Which of the following is not a component of chatbots? A) AI machine B) knowledge base C) robot manipulators D) human-computer interface
C) robot manipulators
Which of the following is not a part of Google's nest applications? A) learning thermostat B) smoke detectors C) robotic vacuums D) security system
C) robotic vacuums
An iRobot Roomba is an example of what type of robot category? A) preset robot B) cobot C) stand-alone robot D) supplementary robot
C) stand-alone robot
Which of the following is not currently part of the understanding of a cognitive building? A) learns and reasons data from humans B) can change building temperatures subject to human preferences C) tracks humans and their activities D) allows interaction via text messages and voice chatting
C) tracks humans and their activities
Which of the following is not an example of a wireless system in the Internet ecosystem? A) wireless laptop B) cable DSL modem C) vehicle sensor D) wireless access point
C) vehicle sensor
Which of the following is not a benefit of working in a group? A) meetings may be dominated by the opinions of a few individuals B) some members may be afraid to speak up C) there is often nonproductive time D) risk propensity is balanced
D) risk propensity is balanced
Alibaba.com is using teams of robots in its: A) product design. B) logistics. C) product assembly. D) smart warehouses.
D) smart warehouses.
Which of the following is not a top application for recommendation systems? A) movies B) music C) books D) software
D) software
A robot prosthetic arm is an example of what type of robot category? A) preset robot B) cobot C) stand-alone robot D) supplementary robot
D) supplementary robot
The company that led the implementation of robo advisors was: A) Betterment. B) Wealthfront. C) Schwab. D) E*Trade.
A) Betterment.
Which of the following is not a component of a typical smart home? A) energy management B) motion sensors C) fire detectors D) cooking
D) cooking
Developed in the 1950s, the first commercial robotic arm was named: A) Planetbot. B) Unimate. C) Handyman. D) Man-mate.
A) Planetbot.
What do voice of the market (VOM) applications of sentiment analysis do? A) They examine customer sentiment at the aggregate level. B) They examine employee sentiment in the organization. C) They examine the stock market for trends. D) They examine the "market of ideas" in politics.
A) They examine customer sentiment at the aggregate level.
What is the hardware companion of Amazon's Alexa software product? A) Nest B) Echo C) Siri D) Chrome
B) Echo
Which of the following types of bots simulate conversations with people? A) regular bots B) chatbots C) intelligent bots D) deep learning robots
B) chatbots
In this part of IoT, data are turned into meaningful information. A) hardware B) connectivity C) software backend D) applications
D) applications
Which type of tool would not be appropriate for different time/different place interaction? A) web-based GSS B) virtual whiteboard C) videoconferencing playback D) chatting
D) chatting
As it relates to robots and AI, what type of issue is concern over automated enforcement of laws? A) tort liability B) patent C) taxation D) constitutional law
D) constitutional law
When examining the process of the IOT, which step is not required prior to action? A) collection of data from sensors B) data analysis, mining and processing C) decision-making D) market research
D) market research
Which of the following is an advantage of simulation? A) It always results in optimal solutions. B) It can incorporate significant real-life complexity. C) It solves problems in one pass with no iterations. D) Simulation software requires special skills.
B) It can incorporate significant real-life complexity.
What is the major difference between group support systems (GSS) and group decision support systems (GDSS)? A) GSS use modern technology; GDSS do not. B) GDSS have a narrower focus than GSS. C) GSS use Web based technologies; GDSS do not. D) GDSS do not support virtual teams, but GSS do.
B) GDSS have a narrower focus than GSS.
Which of the following is NOT a large cloud providers (infrastructure providers)? A) Amazon Web Services B) IBM Hadoop C) Microsoft Azure D) Google Cloud
B) IBM Hadoop
Using an IOT system, this company autonomously schedules a valet to pick up its product when a repair is needed. A) Ford B) Tesla C) Johnny Walker D) Apple
B) Tesla
Which of the following is not a limitation of bots? A) inferior performance B) poor brand representation C) inconvenient use D) cost
D) cost
Which of the following is not an area for potential AI enhancement of IOT in the future? A) ecosystem B) creation of devices C) shaping of symbiotic pairings D) defining business models
D) defining business models
Which of the following is not a benefit to customers of a recommendation system? A) personalization B) discovery C) customer satisfaction D) higher conversion rate
D) higher conversion rate
What part of an expert system provides the reasoning capability, namely the ability to answer users' questions, provide recommendations for solutions, generate predictions, and conduct other relevant tasks? A) knowledge acquisition B) knowledge representation C) user interface D) inference engine
D) inference engine
Which of the following is a function that cannot be completed by Amazon's Alexa? A) answer questions in several domains B) make to do lists C) play audiobooks D) interface with self-driving cars
D) interface with self-driving cars
This software agent helps people improve their work, assist in decision making, and facilitate their lifestyle. A) chatbot B) enterprise chatbot C) deep AI D) virtual personal assistant
D) virtual personal assistant
PageRank for Webpages is useful to Web developers for which of the following reasons? A) It gives developers insight into Web user behavior. B) It is used in citation analysis for scholarly papers. C) Developing many Web pages with low PageRank can help a Web site attract users. D) They uniquely identify the Web page developer for greater accountability.
A) It gives developers insight into Web user behavior.
Which of the following robots is a social bot intended to provide extended support to preschoolers by engaging them in storytelling? A) Tega B) Mahindra C) Snoo D) AGROBOT
A) Tega
In text analysis, what is a lexicon? A) a catalog of words, their synonyms, and their meanings B) a catalog of customers, their words, and phrase C) a catalog of letters, words, phrases and sentences D) a catalog of customers, products, words, and phrase
A) a catalog of words, their synonyms, and their meanings
What does Web structure mining involve? A) analyzing the universal resource locators in Web pages B) analyzing the unstructured content of Web pages C) analyzing the pattern of visits to a Web site D) analyzing the PageRank and other metadata of a Web page
A) analyzing the universal resource locators in Web pages
In text mining, tokenizing is the process of: A) categorizing a block of text in a sentence. B) reducing multiple words to their base or root. C) transforming the term-by-document matrix to a manageable size. D) creating new branches or stems of recorded paragraphs.
A) categorizing a block of text in a sentence.
All of the following are challenges associated with natural language processing EXCEPT: A) dividing up a text into individual words in English. B) understanding the context in which something is said. C) distinguishing between words that have more than one meaning. D) recognizing typographical or grammatical errors in texts.
A) dividing up a text into individual words in English.
The question "How many servers will be needed to reduce the waiting time of restaurant customers to less than 9 minutes?" is a type of: A) goal-seeking analysis. B) what-if analysis. C) sensitivity analysis. D) utility modeling.
A) goal-seeking analysis.
Allowing Big Data to be processed in memory and distributed across a dedicated set of nodes can solve complex problems in near-real time with highly accurate insights. What is this process called? A) in-memory analytics B) in-database analytics C) grid computing D) appliances
A) in-memory analytics
Which of the following is NOT a component of a linear programming problem? A) internal metrics B) constraints C) objective function D) decision variables
A) internal metrics
Which component of a robot is described as the driving force of a robot? A) power controller B) sensors C) effectors D) actuators
A) power controller
The analytics layer of the Big Data stack is experiencing what type of development currently? A) significant development B) limited development C) no development/stagnant D) no development/reject as being non-important
A) significant development
Because real decision-making situations involve some randomness and deal with semistructured or unstructured situations it can be said that "reality is complex." What type of decision support method is often successfully employed under these conditions? A) simulation B) genetic algorithms C) optimization D) human intuition
A) simulation
In the research literature case study, the researchers analyzing academic articles extracted information from which source? A) the article abstract B) the article keywords C) the main body of the paper D) the paper references
A) the article abstract
As it relates to robots and AI, what type of issue is concern over payments to an injured party in an accident? A) tort liability B) patent C) taxation D) constitutional law
A) tort liability
Which of the following is an area in which the number of available jobs in the future is projected to shrink due to robotics? A) truck driving B) AI computer scientists C) data labelers D) autonomous car quality inspectors
A) truck driving
Which of the following is true of data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platforms? A) Knowing where the data resides is critical to the functioning of the platform. B) There are standardized processes for accessing data wherever it is located. C) Business processes can access local data only. D) Data quality happens on each individual platform.
B) There are standardized processes for accessing data wherever it is located.
Clickstream analysis is most likely to be used for all the following types of applications EXCEPT: A) determining the lifetime value of clients. B) hiring new functional area managers. C) designing cross-marketing strategies across products. D) predicting user behavior.
B) hiring new functional area managers.
Which of the following is not a asynchronous groupware software application? A) tweets B) joint webpage creation C) virtual workspaces D) email
B) joint webpage creation
What kind of location-based analytics is real-time marketing promotion? A) organization-oriented geospatial static approach B) organization-oriented location-based dynamic approach C) consumer-oriented geospatial static approach D) consumer-oriented location-based dynamic approach
B) organization-oriented location-based dynamic approach
Distractions, groupthink, and digressions that occur in groupwork are known as: A) malfunctions. B) process losses. C) misunderstandings. D) group failure.
B) process losses.
In text mining, stemming is the process of: A) categorizing a block of text in a sentence. B) reducing multiple words to their base or root. C) transforming the term-by-document matrix to a manageable size. D) creating new branches or stems of recorded paragraphs.
B) reducing multiple words to their base or root.
Videoconferencing is an example of what kind of groupware? A) same time, same place B) same time, different place C) different time, same place D) different time, different place
B) same time, different place
In a Hadoop "stack," what node periodically replicates and stores data from the Name Node should it fail? A) backup node B) secondary node C) substitute node D) slave node
B) secondary node
Which component of a robot help them to make decisions according to their environment? A) power controller B) sensors C) effectors D) actuators
B) sensors
Traditional data warehouses have not been able to keep up with: A) the evolution of the SQL language. B) the variety and complexity of data. C) expert systems that run on them. D) OLAP.
B) the variety and complexity of data.
The question "What will total earnings be if we reduce our inventory stocking costs by 10%?" is a type of: A) goal-seeking analysis. B) what-if analysis. C) sensitivity analysis. D) utility modeling.
B) what-if analysis.
What application is MOST dependent on text analysis of transcribed sales call center notes and voice conversations with customers? A) finance B) OLAP C) CRM D) ERP
C) CRM
A Group Support System is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT: A) Designed to enhance group work. B) Improve the quality of virtual meetings. C) Describes software systems only. D) Designed to maximize collaboration.
C) Describes software systems only.
Developed in the 1960s, this was a two-arm electro-hydraulic robot. A) Planetbot B) Unimate C) Handyman D) Man-mate
C) Handyman
Which of the following services can be described as infrastructure resources like networks, storage, servers, and other computing resources are provided to client companies? A) SaaS B) PaaS C) IaaS D) ETL
C) IaaS
Which of the following sources is likely to produce Big Data the fastest? A) order entry clerks B) cashiers C) RFID tags D) online customers
C) RFID tags
Which groupware tools are associated with synchronous use? A) e-mail and web conferencing B) VoIP and wikilogs C) VoIP and instant messaging D) Web conference and online workspaces
C) VoIP and instant messaging
Web site usability may be rated poor if: A) the average number of page views on your Web site is large. B) the time spent on your Web site is long. C) Web site visitors download few of your offered PDFs and videos. D) users fail to click on all pages equally.
C) Web site visitors download few of your offered PDFs and videos.
In a Hadoop "stack," what is a slave node? A) a node where bits of programs are stored B) a node where metadata is stored and used to organize data processing C) a node where data is stored and processed D) a node responsible for holding all the source programs
C) a node where data is stored and processed
Using data to understand customers/clients and business operations to sustain and foster growth and profitability is: A) easier with the advent of BI and Big Data. B) essentially the same now as it has always been. C) an increasingly challenging task for today's enterprises. D) now completely automated with no human intervention required.
C) an increasingly challenging task for today's enterprises.
Which of the following is an example of autonomy? A) welding panels on a car B) adding screws to a toaster C) assessing a patient in making a diagnosis D) responding to a request for directions at the airport
C) assessing a patient in making a diagnosis
Which of the following is not one of the ways to categorize CI into a major area of application? A) cognition B) cooperation C) communication D) coordination
C) communication
GPS Navigation is an example of which kind of location-based analytics? A) organization-oriented geospatial static approach B) organization-oriented location-based dynamic approach C) consumer-oriented geospatial static approach D) consumer-oriented location-based dynamic approach
C) consumer-oriented geospatial static approach
Which of the following is NOT a component of decision support mathematical processes? A) result variables B) decision variables C) controlled variables D) uncontrolled variables
C) controlled variables
An alternative representation of the decision table is a: A) Gantt chart. B) Fishbone diagram. C) decision tree. D) decision chart.
C) decision tree.
Which component of a robot describe the devices that affect the environment, such as hands, legs, arms, bodies, and fingers? A) power controller B) sensors C) effectors D) actuators
C) effectors
Which Big Data approach promotes efficiency, lower cost, and better performance by processing jobs in a shared, centrally managed pool of IT resources? A) in-memory analytics B) in-database analytics C) grid computing D) appliances
C) grid computing
Search engines do not search the entire Web every time a user makes a search request, for all the following reasons EXCEPT: A) the Web is too complex to be searched each time. B) it would take longer than the user could wait. C) most users are not interested in searching the entire Web. D) it is more efficient to use pre-stored search results.
C) most users are not interested in searching the entire Web.
What are the two main types of Web analytics? A) old-school and new-school Web analytics B) Bing and Google Web analytics C) off-site and on-site Web analytics D) data-based and subjective Web analytics
C) off-site and on-site Web analytics
In the health sciences, the largest potential source of Big Data comes from: A) accounting systems. B) human resources. C) patient monitoring. D) research administration.
C) patient monitoring.
In relation to autonomous cars, concerns about liability are examples of which type of challenge? A) technology B) environmental C) regulatory D) public trust
C) regulatory
Which of these applications will derive the LEAST benefit from text mining? A) patients' medical files B) patent description files C) sales transaction files D) customer comment files
C) sales transaction files
Which of the following is not a step in the group decision-making process? A) select participants for the meeting B) generate alternative ideas (brainstorm) C) seek outside input D) evaluate the ideas, discuss, and brainstorm
C) seek outside input
A hospital robot that delivers medication and tracks if the medication has been taken is an example of what type of robot category? A) preset robot B) cobot C) stand-alone robot D) supplementary robot
C) stand-alone robot
In handling uncertainty in decision modeling, the optimistic approach assumes: A) the best possible outcome of most alternatives will occur. B) the best possible outcome of some alternatives will occur. C) the best possible outcome of each alternative will occur. D) the best possible outcome of one alternative will occur.
C) the best possible outcome of each alternative will occur.
Which of the following is not a synchronous groupware software application? A) IM B) videoconferences C) tweets D) instant videos
C) tweets
Under which of the following requirements would it be more appropriate to use Hadoop over a data warehouse? A) ANSI 2003 SQL compliance is required B) online archives alternative to tape C) unrestricted, ungoverned sandbox explorations D) analysis of provisional data
C) unrestricted, ungoverned sandbox explorations
Which of the following robot systems are focused on food preparation? A) San Francisco burger eatery B) Spyce C) SAFFIR D) A and B
D) A and B
In handling uncertainty in decision modeling, what does the pessimistic approach do? A) It assumes the worst possible outcome of one alternative will occur and then avoids it. B) It assumes the worst possible outcome of some alternatives will occur and then selects the best of them. C) It assumes the worst possible outcome of each alternative will occur and then selects the worst of them. D) It assumes the worst possible outcome of each alternative will occur and then selects the best of them.
D) It assumes the worst possible outcome of each alternative will occur and then selects the best of them.
How does Hadoop work? A) It integrates Big Data into a whole so large data elements can be processed as a whole on one computer. B) It integrates Big Data into a whole so large data elements can be processed as a whole on multiple computers. C) It breaks up Big Data into multiple parts so each part can be processed and analyzed at the same time on one computer. D) It breaks up Big Data into multiple parts so each part can be processed and analyzed at the same time on multiple computers.
D) It breaks up Big Data into multiple parts so each part can be processed and analyzed at the same time on multiple computers.
How is objectivity handled in sentiment analysis? A) It is ignored because it does not appear in customer sentiment. B) It is incorporated as a type of sentiment. C) It is clarified with the customer who expressed it. D) It is identified and removed as facts are not sentiment.
D) It is identified and removed as facts are not sentiment.
Who coined the term "robot"? A) Aristotle B) Leonardo Da Vinci C) Henry Ford D) Karel Capek
D) Karel Capek
All of the following statements about MapReduce are true EXCEPT: A) MapReduce is a general-purpose execution engine. B) MapReduce handles the complexities of network communication. C) MapReduce handles parallel programming. D) MapReduce runs without fault tolerance.
D) MapReduce runs without fault tolerance.
What software or facility is best for a small firm spread out across the Northeast U.S. looking to inexpensively conduct regular videoconferencing? A) Excel B) decision rooms C) SharePoint D) WebEx
D) WebEx
"Customer Income" is an example of an uncontrolled variable (parameter) that would be associated with what type of decision variable? A) prime rate B) audit schedule C) taffing level D) advertising budget
D) advertising budget
Which of the following is a concern related to the use of pet care and hospital settings? A) allergies B) dust C) bites D) all of these
D) all of these
In which stage of the simulation methodology do you determine the variables and gather data? A) defining the problem B) designing the experiment C) testing and validating the model D) constructing the simulation model
D) constructing the simulation model
Which of the following is a benefit of working in a group? A) social pressures of conformity B) it is a time consuming slow process C) there is often nonproductive time D) creativity may be stimulated
D) creativity may be stimulated
Which of the following is the best example of asynchronous communication? A) multimedia presentation system B) teleconference C) videoconference D) e-mail
D) e-mail
Which type of tool would not be appropriate for same time/same place interaction? A) instant messaging B) decision room C) whiteboard D) email
D) email
Environmental scanning is important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A) organizational culture is important and affects the model use. B) it is critical to identify key corporate decision makers. C) environmental factors may have created the current problem. D) environments have greater impact on a model than the organization does.
D) environments have greater impact on a model than the organization does.
All the following are negative aspects of working in groups EXCEPT: A) there can be a lack of coordination. B) it is time-consuming. C) participants may be afraid to contribute. D) it is more difficult to catch errors.
D) it is more difficult to catch errors.
A less common subsystem of an expert system that shows users of rule-based systems the chains of rules used to arrive at conclusions is called: A) interference engine. B) refining subsystem. C) user interface. D) justifier/explanation.
D) justifier/explanation.
Managers in organizations typically have: A) single goals that can be optimized using linear and nonlinear programming. B) a small number of goals that can be independently optimized using linear and nonlinear programming. C) single goals that cannot be optimized using linear and nonlinear programming. D) multiple goals that need to be simultaneously or jointly optimized.
D) multiple goals that need to be simultaneously or jointly optimized.
Breaking up a Web page into its components to identify worthy words/terms and indexing them using a set of rules is called: A) preprocessing the documents. B) document analysis. C) creating the term-by-document matrix. D) parsing the documents.
D) parsing the documents.
Decision trees are best suited to solve what types of problems? A) problems with a large number of alternatives B) problems with a tabular representation C) problems where probabilities are unknown D) problems with a single goal
D) problems with a single goal
In relation to autonomous cars, concerns about safety are examples of which type of challenge? A) technology B) environmental C) regulatory D) public trust
D) public trust
Which of the following is a benefit of working in a group? A) meetings may be dominated by the opinions of a few individuals B) some members may be afraid to speak up C) there is often nonproductive time D) risk propensity is balanced
D) risk propensity is balanced
Spreadsheets are particularly useful for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A) they include extensive statistical, forecasting, and other modeling and database management capabilities, functions, and routines. B) they support a variety of add-ins that expand their functionality. C) they can perform model solution tasks such as linear programming and regression analysis. D) they require significant training to use, and are generally used by experts.
D) they require significant training to use, and are generally used by experts.
Data flows can be highly inconsistent, with periodic peaks, making data loads hard to manage. What is this feature of Big Data called? A) volatility B) periodicity C) inconsistency D) variability
D) variability
Which type of tool would not be appropriate for different time/same place interaction? A) web-based GSS B) document sharing C) videoconferencing playback D) voice memo
D) voice memo
