MIS Decision Support Systems 2

Question 1

What is the key difference between structured and unstructured decisions in MIS?

Accepted Answer

Structured decisions follow defined rules; unstructured require judgment

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Structured decisions are made by executives; unstructured by clerks

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Structured decisions use DSS; unstructured use TPS

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There is no practical difference

Question 2

An Executive Information System (EIS) primarily serves which level of management?

Accepted Answer

Top executive level

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Operational level

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Middle management level

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Frontline supervisors

Question 3

Which DSS feature allows users to work backward from a desired goal to find required inputs?

Accepted Answer

Goal-seeking analysis

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What-if analysis

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Optimization analysis

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Sensitivity analysis

Question 4

In a DSS, the model base primarily contains:

Accepted Answer

Mathematical and analytical models

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Raw transaction data

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User access controls

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Hardware specifications

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a semi-structured decision?

Accepted Answer

Partially routine with some judgment required

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Fully automated with no human input required

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Completely novel with no established guidelines

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Only made by senior management

Question 6

The data mining capability in a modern DSS primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Discover hidden patterns and relationships in large datasets

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Store new customer orders

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Process employee payroll

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Generate standard operational reports