Question 1

Managers use executive information systems (EISs) to:

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A)  communicate via videoconferences.
B)  work in groups.
C)  track inventories.
D)  spot trends.

Question 2

List the roles involved in designing,implementing,and using a decision support system (DSS).

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Question 3

List three modules of an executive information system (EIS).

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Question 4

In the context of organizational decisions at the strategic management level,_____ decisions are often used in deciding the plant location of an organization.

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

Question 5

The different types of information systems that have been developed to support certain aspects and types of decisions are collectively called _____ systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  management support
B)  supply chain management 
C)  electronic meeting
D)  geographic information

Question 6

What is the function of a digital dashboard?

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Question 7

In the context of organizational decisions at the strategic management level,a merger involves _____ decisions.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In a decision support system (DSS) environment,a _____ is the liaison between users and designers.

Accepted Answer

A)  system architect
B)  managerial designer
C)  model builder
D)  database builder

Question 9

In the context of defining the objectives and benefits of a management support system (MSS) ,which is an intangible benefit?

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A)  Increasing profits
B)  Increasing demand
C)  Improving customer service
D)  Improving the organization's revenue

Question 10

Decision support systems (DSS)are focused on efficiency rather than effectiveness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the user interface component of a decision support system (DSS).

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Question 13

Which geographic object of a geographic information system (GIS) is most likely used to show the location of an airport?

Accepted Answer

A)  Points
B)  Areas
C)  Lines
D)  Regions

Question 14

Identify a true statement about group support systems (GSSs) .

Accepted Answer

A)  Increasing collaboration improves the effectiveness of decision makers.
B)  Textual data is transmitted faster than verbal data.
C)  Arranging many GSS sessions is difficult because of low cost efficiency.
D)  GSS sessions transmit data within a secure network.

Question 15

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,the best and most effective course of action is selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  intelligence
B)  design 
C)  choice
D)  implementation

Question 16

In the decision support system (DSS) environment,the _____ focuses on how a DSS is implemented and usually addresses questions about data storage,user access,response time,and security measures.

Accepted Answer

A)  managerial designer
B)  technical designer
C)  model builder
D)  user

Question 17

Which component of a decision support system (DSS) manages and coordinates the other major components?

Accepted Answer

A)  database
B)  engine
C)  model base
D)  user interface

Question 18

Describe the four features that decision support systems (DSSs)include to support decision making.

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Question 19

In _____,a geographic information system (GIS) is used to track changes in ridership on mass-transit systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  marketing operations
B)  education planning
C)  real estate businesses
D)  urban planning

Question 20

Discuss the disadvantages of group support systems (GSSs).

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Exam 12: Management Support Systems

During the _____ phase of the decision-making process,the best and most effective course of action is selected.

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Decision support systems (DSS)are focused on efficiency rather than effectiveness.

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In a decision support system (DSS) environment,a _____ is the liaison between users and designers.

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Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

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In the context of defining the objectives and benefits of a management support system (MSS) ,which is an intangible benefit?

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In _____,a geographic information system (GIS) is used to track changes in ridership on mass-transit systems.

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In the decision support system (DSS) environment,the _____ focuses on how a DSS is implemented and usually addresses questions about data storage,user access,response time,and security measures.

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Identify a true statement about group support systems (GSSs) .

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Managers use executive information systems (EISs) to:

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In the context of organizational decisions at the strategic management level,_____ decisions are often used in deciding the plant location of an organization.

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In the context of organizational decisions at the strategic management level,a merger involves _____ decisions.

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Which geographic object of a geographic information system (GIS) is most likely used to show the location of an airport?

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List three modules of an executive information system (EIS).

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Describe the four features that decision support systems (DSSs)include to support decision making.

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List the roles involved in designing,implementing,and using a decision support system (DSS).

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Which component of a decision support system (DSS) manages and coordinates the other major components?

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What is the function of a digital dashboard?

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Discuss the disadvantages of group support systems (GSSs).

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