Module 12 practice tests
Which complement of a decision support systems enables the adds to perform analysis operation on the information stored in the system
A user interface
Involved semi structured decisions
Budget preparation
During the __ phase of the decision making process the best and most effective course of action is selected
Choice
During the ___ phase of the decision making process the best and most effective course action is selected
Choice
Which type of software enables team members to store, share, and work together on different files
Content management software
A(n) ___ is an interactive information system consisting of hardware, software, data and models designed to assist strategy makers in an organization
Decision support system
Most executives information system include a ___, which integrates information from multiple sources and presents it in a unified, understandable format, often as charts and graphs
Digital dashboard
Which feature of an executive information system enables users to examine and analyze information
Digital dashboard
Google apps for work, confluence, and same page are examples of ___ software
Document management
Which component of a decision support system manages and coordinates the other major components
Engine
What analysis feature of a decision support system (DSS) pinpoints the region that generated the highest total sales?
Exception reporting
A(n) ___ system is a branch of decision support systems that give managers easy access to internal and external data and typically includes drill down features and digital dashboard for examining and analyzing information
Executive information
For a(n) system to be useful, it should collect data related to an organizations critical success factors issues that make or break a business
Executive information
For a(n) _____ system to be useful, it should collect data related to an organization's critical success factors-issues that make or break a business.
Executive informatoon
While designing a management support system, it is important to remember the executives main concern is
Getting the information they need in an effective way
Uses a geographic information system application to dispatch personnel and equipment to crime and fire locations
Government
Another commonly used term for collaborative computing is ____ computing
Group
In the context of defining the objectives and benefits of a management support system (MSS), which is an intangible benefit?
Improving customer service
In the context of defining the objectives and benefits of a management support system which is an intangible benefit
Improving customer service
In the ___ phase of the decision-making process, the data is collected from a variety of internal and external sources and processed
Intelligence
Which programs carry out repetitive tasks and can be programmed to make decisions based on specific conditions
Intelligent agents
Unstructured decisions are often used in ____
Introducing a new product
In the management support system, why is it important to keep lines of communication open
It ensures key decision markers are involved in designing the MSS
which component of a decision-making process, date is collected from a variety of internal and external sources and processed
Knowledge base
The different types of information systems that have been developed to support certain aspects and type of decisions are collectively called ___ systems
Management support
The different types of information systems that have been developed to support certain aspects and types of decisions are collectively called ___ systems
Management support
In the decision support system (DSS) environment, a ____ is responsible for supplying information on what a model does, what data input it accepts, how the models output should be interpreted, and what assumptions go into creating and using the model
Model builder
Decision related to ___ are considered structured decisions at the operational management level of an organization
Payroll
Is an area that involves unstructured decisions
Research and development
decisions can be automated because a well-defined standard operating procedure exists for these types of decisions.
Structured
Identify one true statement about unstructured decisions
They are heavily influenced by the decision maker's intuitions
In ____, a geographic information system is used to track changes in ridership on mass-transit systems
Urban planning
In the context of the roles in the decision support system environment, which of the following questions does a managerial designer address?
What should the balance between aggregated and disaggregated data be
Which component of a decision support system (DSS) enables the DSS to perform analysis operations on the information stored in the system?
database
Most executive information systems include a ____, which integrates information from multiple sources and presents it in a unified, understandable format, often as chart
digital dashboard
In the ___ phase of the decision-making process, data is collected from a variety of internal and external sources and processed
intelligence
When designing a management support system, using a(n) ____ can help reduce the frustration
progress bar
In the context of the features of a decision support system (DSS), _____ analysis enables you to apply different variables in decision making.
sensitivity
Managers use executive information systems (EISs) to:
spot trends
In the context of organizational decisions at the strategic management level, ____ decisions are often used in deciding the plant location of an organization
structured
Collaboration software that allows team members to work together at the same time is considered
synchronous
In a decision support system (DSS), decisions about the type of file structure to be used are taken by the _____ designer
technical
In the context of organizational decisions at the tactical management level, ____ decisions are often used in setting queue priorities
unstructured
