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Decision Support Systems Configurations Overview Quiz

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What is a key difference between BI systems and DSS?

BI systems monitor situations and identify problems using various analytic methods

DSS often has its own database and models

BI systems require the user to identify situations warranting attention (correct)

DSS supports all phases of decision making

Which system plays a major role in BI?

Interactive computer-based information system

DSS database and models

Reporting/data warehouse (correct)

Web-based user interface

What is a characteristic of DSS?

Supports only single user access

Uses a variety of analytic methods

Developed by end user for supporting a specific nonstructured management problem

Incorporates the decision maker's own insights (correct)

What does DSS use for supporting decision making?

Interactive, flexible, adaptable computer-based information system Signup and view all the answers

BI systems monitor situations and identify problems and/or opportunities, using a variety of analytic methods.

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Who can use DSS?

A single user or many people Signup and view all the answers

Reporting/data warehouse plays a major role in BI.

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The user generally must identify whether a particular situation warrants attention in DSS.

False Signup and view all the answers

DSS often has its own database and models.

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DSS is primarily developed by the end user to support the solution to a specific nonstructured management problem.

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DSS Configurations

Various configurations of Decision Support Systems (DSS) exist, tailored to management decision situations.
Specific technologies utilized for support influence the configuration of DSS.
Core components of DSS include:
- Data
- Model
- User interface
- Optional component: Knowledge
Each DSS component has multiple variations and is typically deployed online.
DSS can be managed using commercial or custom software.
Common types of DSS:
- Model-oriented DSS
- Data-oriented DSS

DSS Description

The original definition of DSS highlights its role in supporting managerial decision-making in scenarios that are either semi-structured or unstructured.
DSS serves as an adjunct to decision-makers, enhancing their decision-making capabilities without substituting their judgment.
Designed for decisions that necessitate human judgment or those that cannot be fully supported by algorithms.
DSS are computer-based systems that operate interactively, often featuring graphical output capabilities.
Typically constructed to assist in solving specific problems or assessing particular opportunities.

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Test your knowledge about the different configurations of Decision Support Systems (DSS) including the components, variations, and typical types. Explore how DSS are managed and deployed in various management-decision situations. This quiz covers important concepts, methodologies, and technologies related to DSS.