ch6
A key function of RDBMS is the ___, which enables users to retrieve data from the databases to answer questions
Query
Which of the following is a limitation of relational database management system (RDBMS
RDBMS are not easily scalable in response to demand variations
A(n) ___ is also known as an entity instance
Record
Which of the following is NOT a common purpose of geographic information system
Replicate an expert's judgment
A key challenge of knowledge management system is to identity and manage ___ knowledge assets and make them available to organization members.
Tacit
A common feature of a decision support system (DSS) is to perform ___ to examine alternative problem solutions
What-if Analysis
____ typically provide(s) push reporting, exception reporting and pull reporting
Digital dashboards
The type of data mining that is used to identify items that are frequently purchased together is called _____ discovery.
Associative
Which of the following statements about data marts is NOT true?
Data marts are considerable more expensive to develop than data warehouses
A(n) ___ system uses reasoning methods based on knowledge about a specific problem domain in order to provide advice
Expert
If your data needs exceed traditional RDBMSs and requires NoSQL, ____ is considered a popular option
Hadoop
Which of the following is NOT a key purpose of business analytics
Provide a detailed picture of the current state of business
A(n) ____ is something you collect data about
Entity
The purpose of an OLAP cube is to
allow data to be analyzed by multiple dimensions
To stay ahead of competition, organizations have turned to ___, using information systems to gather and analyze data and information form internal and external sources in order to make better business decisions
Business Intelligence
The purpose of online analytical processing (OLAP) is to provide
Complex multidimensional data analysis
____ algorithms search for hidden patterns in large volumes of data in order to develop predictive models
Data Mining
The purpose of a(n)____ is to store and distribute valuable data from an organization's internal information system and external sources for analysis and querying
Data Warehouse
Using a decision support system to determine market share is a(n) ____ function
Marketing
The ___ database management system is capable of handling large volumes of unstructured data
NoSQL
A key consideration related to Business Intelligence (BI) is that it focuses on ___ data to aid in decision making
Past
Today organizations require a(n) in order to monitor and analyze data and business processes, adjust business process, and update organizational plans
continuous planning process
An example of a type of unstructured data
customer comments posted on a social media site
A ___ is a software with which you create, store, organize, and retrieve data from a single database or several databases
database management system
The purpose of a key indicator report is to
provide a summary of critical information on a regular schedule