Data Warehousing for Strategic Decision Making

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What distinguishes informational systems from traditional operational systems?

Operational systems focus on long-term planning.

Informational systems are designed for strategic information. (correct)

Operational systems gather data for daily routine operations.

Informational systems are not computer-based.

What type of information is needed for strategic decision making?

Information available from operational systems

Information different from that available from operational systems (correct)

Real-time data

Information that is easy to obtain

What is the primary purpose of a data warehouse?

To process orders and maintain inventory.

To store information for historical records.

To replace traditional operational systems.

To provide a computing environment for strategic information. (correct)

Which of the following is a feature of a Data Warehouse?

Ability for users to run queries without IT assistance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an application typically associated with data warehousing?

Customer service Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Data Warehouse environment?

To provide strategic information for analysis and decision making Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a compelling need for data warehousing in every enterprise?

To provide a solution for strategic information needs. Signup and view all the answers

What has the notion of business intelligence evolved to encompass?

Data warehousing and analytics Signup and view all the answers

Which processing requirement is essential in a Data Warehouse environment?

Ability to spot historical trends for future interactive processes Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the information needs for strategic decision making from operational systems?

Strategic decision-making requires different information types Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of a data warehouse environment?

Transforming data into information and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Data Warehouse environment kept separate from the system environment supporting day-to-day operations?

To isolate strategic data from routine operational data Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of a user-centric environment for data analysis and decision support?

User-driven, responsive, and conducive to the ask–answer–ask again pattern Signup and view all the answers

Why is data integration crucial in a data warehouse environment?

To integrate data from various sources, remove inconsistencies, and transform the data for easy access Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'data warehousing movement' refer to?

The evolution of business intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a data warehouse?

Integrating all data sources and transforming data for easy access and decision making Signup and view all the answers

In a data warehouse environment, what is the main task associated with 'removing inconsistencies'?

Resolving conflicts and errors to ensure data quality Signup and view all the answers

How does a user-centric environment differ from a rigid operational system in terms of characteristics?

User-centric environments are fluid, flexible, and interactive, while operational systems are fixed and rigid Signup and view all the answers

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