MIS Decision Support Systems

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

Accepted Answer

To support managerial decision-making with data analysis

Answer

A DSS is designed to support managerial decision-making by providing analytical tools and data access.

Question 2

Which component of a DSS stores and manages data used for analysis?

Accepted Answer

Database

Answer

The database component of a DSS stores the data that managers use for analytical decision-making.

Question 3

What type of DSS helps groups of decision-makers collaborate?

Accepted Answer

Group Decision Support System (GDSS)

Answer

A Group Decision Support System (GDSS) is designed to facilitate collaborative decision-making among groups.

Question 4

Which DSS modeling technique allows managers to test scenarios by changing variables?

Accepted Answer

What-if analysis

Answer

What-if analysis in a DSS allows managers to test scenarios by changing variables to see potential outcomes.

Question 5

A DSS that uses historical data to forecast future outcomes is an example of which type?

Accepted Answer

Predictive DSS

Answer

A predictive DSS uses historical data and statistical models to forecast future events or outcomes.

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