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

    Answer: To support managerial decision-making with data analysis

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

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

    Answer: Database

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

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

    Answer: Group Decision Support System (GDSS)

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

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

    Answer: What-if analysis

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

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

    Answer: Predictive DSS

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

  6. Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a classical DSS?

    Answer: Payroll processing system

    Classical DSS components include database management, model management, and user interface — payroll processing is a TPS function.

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