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Which of the following best defines a Decision Support System (DSS)?
A. A system that automates day-to-day transactions
B. A system that helps make better decisions using data and models
C. A system designed only for consumer use
D. A simple spreadsheet tool
B. A system that helps make better decisions using data and models
A key benefit of using an Executive Support System (ESS) is:
A. It requires extensive programming knowledge
B. It simplifies access to summarized, relevant information
C. It slows down decision-making processes
D. It removes all human decision-making
B. It simplifies access to summarized, relevant information
Which component of a DSS is responsible for user interaction?
A. Architecture
B. Models and Tools
C. Database
D. User Interface
D. User Interface
What tool in GDSS helps assign weight to each participant’s vote?
A. Group Dictionary
B. Stakeholder Identification
C. Electronic Brainstorming
D. Documentation Tool
B. Stakeholder Identification
Which DSS type emphasizes access and manipulation of large volumes of data?
A. Model-driven DSS
B. Knowledge-driven DSS
C. Data-driven DSS
D. Document-driven DSS
C. Data-driven DSS
Which is a limitation of using ESS?
A. Enhances collaboration
B. Provides summarized information only
C. Requires minimal data input
D. Automatically generates decisions
B. Provides summarized information only
What is a key limitation of a GDSS?
A. It discourages collaboration
B. It supports only traditional meetings
C. It requires digitized input, which may exclude some users
D. It automatically generates decisions
C. It requires digitized input, which may exclude some users
What type of DSS allows for communication and group collaboration?
A. Data-driven DSS
B. Communications-driven DSS
C. Model-driven DSS
D. Function-specific DSS
B. Communications-driven DSS
What is the primary goal of a Group Decision Support System (GDSS)?
A. Automate financial transactions
B. Provide individual decision-making tools
C. Help managers reach consensus through collaboration
D. Replace human decision-makers
C. Help managers reach consensus through collaboration
In a GDSS, which tool helps create proposals and ideas anonymously?
A. Stakeholder Identification
B. Group Dictionary
C. Electronic Brainstorming
D. Questionnaire Tool
C. Electronic Brainstorming
A Model-driven DSS is distinguished by its use of:
A. Raw data files
B. Communication tools
C. Analytical and optimization models
D. Unstructured documents
C. Analytical and optimization models
One limitation of ESS is:
A. It's available only in offline mode
B. It demands advanced coding skills
C. It may be difficult to justify decisions made from summarized data
D. It doesn't allow executive support
C. It may be difficult to justify decisions made from summarized data
Which element of a GDSS ensures fair evaluation regardless of the presenter?
A. Documentation
B. Collaboration Facilitation
C. Evaluation Objectivity
D. Pre-Planning
C. Evaluation Objectivity
What characteristic is shared by all information systems including GDSS?
A. Software only
B. Hardware and Software
C. Hardware, Software, and Peopleware
D. Just the internet connection
C. Hardware, Software, and Peopleware
What does the “peopleware” in a GDSS include?
A. Only the executives using the system
B. Just the IT support team
C. Collaborators and facilitators like planners and operators
D. Software developers
C. Collaborators and facilitators like planners and operators
What is the purpose of the documentation element in GDSS?
A. Automate decision-making
B. Eliminate users from the process
C. Record meeting minutes and decisions
D. Summarize only final decisions
C. Record meeting minutes and decisions
What type of DSS focuses on extracting patterns from data to offer recommendations?
A. Knowledge-driven DSS
B. Model-driven DSS
C. Data-driven DSS
D. Communications-driven DSS
A. Knowledge-driven DSS
Which DSS type helps work on unstructured digital documents and media?
A. Document-driven DSS
B. Model-driven DSS
C. Function-specific DSS
D. Inter-organizational DSS
A. Document-driven DSS
One of the benefits of an ESS is:
A. It always guarantees accurate decisions
B. It is hard to navigate
C. It supports fast data filtering and summarization
D. It replaces MIS entirely
C. It supports fast data filtering and summarization
Inter-organizational DSS focuses on:
A. Executives only
B. Communication within a single team
C. Use by internal and external stakeholders
D. Technical analysis only
C. Use by internal and external stakeholders