Question 1

A(n)  _____ uses spatial and nonspatial data and specialized techniques for storing coordinates of networks of lines (roads, rivers, streets)  and reporting zones (zip codes, cities, counties, states) .

Accepted Answer

A)   group support system
B)   geographic information system
C)   executive information system
D)   electronic meeting systemE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The technical designer focuses on how data should be stored in a decision support system (DSS).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The _____ of an executive information system (EIS)  is responsible for managing data access.

Accepted Answer

A)   administrative module
B)   builder module
C)   tracking module
D)   runtime moduleE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Identify a true statement about unstructured decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)   They are heavily influenced by the decision maker's intuitions.
B)   They involve programmable tasks.
C)   They have a standard operating procedure.
D)   They are well supported by information technology.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A(n)  _____ captures, stores, processes, and displays information in a topographical context, such as showing the location of all streetlights on a map. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   executive information system
B)   electronic meeting system
C)   group support system
D)   geographic information systemE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Group support systems (GSSs)  are advantageous because:

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A)   they give decision makers more time to talk with one another and solve problems.
B)   they solve security problems faced by other communication systems.
C)   they reduce the possibility of scheduling more meetings than necessary.
D)   they aid nonverbal communication.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A(n) _____ is a system that performs tasks similar to a database management system (DBMS) . ​

Accepted Answer

A)   decision support system
B)   model base management system
C)   electronic meeting system
D)   geographic information systemE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Information technologies are a major support tool for making unstructured decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Identify a disadvantage of group support systems (GSSs) .

Accepted Answer

A)   Unnecessary meetings
B)   Decreased on-site interaction
C)   Increased stress levels
D)   Lack of cooperationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Increasing profits
B)   Increasing demand
C)   Improving customer service
D)   Improving the organization's revenueE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS)  enables the DSS to perform analysis operations on the information stored in the system. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   model base
B)   user interface
C)   database
D)   DSS engineE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

For a(n)  _____ to be useful, it should collect data related to an organization's critical success factors-issues that make or break a business.

Accepted Answer

A)   executive information system
B)   decision support system
C)   group support system
D)   geographic information systemE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Describe the tasks and data management operations performed by a geographic information system (GIS).

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

_____ are programs that carry out repetitive tasks and can be programmed to make decisions based on specified conditions.

Accepted Answer

A)   Intelligent agents
B)   Cyclic trackers
C)   Data stabilizers
D)   Sequential recordersE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a decision support system (DSS) , decisions about the type of file structure to be used are taken by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   technical designer
B)   managerial designer
C)   model designer
D)   database designerE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

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.E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

A(n)  _____ is a branch of decision support systems (DSSs)  that gives managers easy access to internal and external data and typically includes drill-down features and a digital dashboard for examining and analyzing information. ​

Accepted Answer

A)   group support system
B)   executive information system
C)   electronic meeting system
D)   geographic information systemE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.EISs are generally des...

Question 20

_____ uses the geographic information system (GIS)  application to dispatch personnel and equipment to crime and fire locations.

Accepted Answer

A)   Transportation and logistics
B)   Urban planning
C)   Government
D)   InsuranceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 12: Management Support Systems

A(n) _____ captures, stores, processes, and displays information in a topographical context, such as showing the location of all streetlights on a map. ​

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Unstructured decisions are often used in computer configuration.

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A(n) _____ is a branch of decision support systems (DSSs) that gives managers easy access to internal and external data and typically includes drill-down features and a digital dashboard for examining and analyzing information. ​

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Describe the tasks and data management operations performed by a geographic information system (GIS).

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The _____ component of a decision support system (DSS) enables the DSS to perform analysis operations on the information stored in the system. ​

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Identify a true statement about unstructured decisions.

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For a(n) _____ to be useful, it should collect data related to an organization's critical success factors-issues that make or break a business.

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

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Identify a disadvantage of group support systems (GSSs) .

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Information technologies are a major support tool for making unstructured decisions.

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The technical designer focuses on how data should be stored in a decision support system (DSS).

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Group support systems (GSSs) are advantageous because:

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In a decision support system (DSS) , decisions about the type of file structure to be used are taken by the _____.

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A(n) _____ uses spatial and nonspatial data and specialized techniques for storing coordinates of networks of lines (roads, rivers, streets) and reporting zones (zip codes, cities, counties, states) .

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

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_____ uses the geographic information system (GIS) application to dispatch personnel and equipment to crime and fire locations.

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

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The _____ of an executive information system (EIS) is responsible for managing data access.

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_____ are programs that carry out repetitive tasks and can be programmed to make decisions based on specified conditions.

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A(n) _____ is a system that performs tasks similar to a database management system (DBMS) . ​

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