33 Questions
What are the three basic functions of a DBMS?
Storage, retrieval, and control
Which type of model supports top management's strategic planning?
Strategic models
Who are the intermediaries between the MSS and manager in DSS?
Staff (intermediaries)
What types of decisions are supported by DSS?
Semi-structured and unstructured decisions
What is the purpose of the knowledge base in DSS?
To provide artificial intelligence enhancements
What is the goal of a DSS?
To improve the effectiveness of decision making
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of DSS?
Support for only structured situations
What is the role of end-users in building DSS?
End-users can build simple systems
What is the benefit of utilizing models in DSS?
To analyze data and support decision making
What is the role of decision makers in the DSS process?
Decision makers control the decision-making process in DSS
What is the main purpose of the knowledge base in a DSS?
To provide decision makers with relevant information
Which level of management is mainly supported by tactical models in a DSS?
Middle management
What is the role of staff assistants in a DSS?
To act as intermediaries between MSS and manager
What types of decisions are supported by DSS?
Semi-structured and unstructured decisions
What is the main function of a DBMS in a DSS?
To provide storage, retrieval, and control
What are the key characteristics of a Decision Support System?
Utilizes models for analysis
What is the goal of a Decision Support System?
To improve the effectiveness of decision making
What is the role of end-users in building a Decision Support System?
End-users can build simple systems
What types of decisions are supported by a Decision Support System?
A variety of decision-making processes and styles
What is the purpose of providing access to a variety of data sources, formats, and types in a Decision Support System?
To provide access to a variety of data sources, formats, and types
What is MSS Modeling?
A key element in most MSS
What are the major MSS modeling issues?
Problem identification and environmental analysis
What are the categories of MSS modeling?
Problem identification, variable identification, forecasting, multiple models, and model management
What is the main difference between quantitative and non-quantitative models in DSS?
Quantitative models use mathematical links while non-quantitative models capture symbolic relationships
What is the methodology of simulation in DSS?
Test and validate model, conduct experiments, and evaluate results
What are the major characteristics of simulation in DSS?
Simulation captures the richness of reality and is a technique for conducting experiments
What are the types of simulation in DSS?
Stochastic and time-dependent simulation
What is the difference between stochastic and deterministic simulation in DSS?
Stochastic simulation uses discrete or continuous probability distributions while deterministic simulation does not
What is the main difference between optimization via algorithm and optimization via an analytic formula?
Optimization via algorithm finds the best solution from many alternatives using a step-by-step process, while optimization via an analytic formula finds the best solution in one step using a formula.
What is the main difference between heuristics and predictive models?
Heuristics involve finding a good enough solution using common-sense rules, while predictive models involve predicting future occurrences.
What is the main difference between certainty and risk in decision making process?
Certainty assumes complete knowledge, while risk assumes that all potential outcomes are known.
What is the main difference between a static model and a dynamic model?
A static model is a single snapshot of the situation, while a dynamic model evaluates scenarios that change over time.
What are influence diagrams?
Graphical representations of a model that are a framework for expressing MSS model relationships.
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