18 Questions
What is the primary function of a Transaction Processing System (TPS)?
Perform and record daily routine transactions
Which type of Information System helps managers make decisions that are unique and rapidly changing?
Decision-support systems (DSS)
What is the function of an Executive Support System (ESS) within an organization?
Detect problems and anticipate surprises for managers
Which type of system stores information, processes it, and communicates it to other subsystems within a company?
Management Information System (MIS)
What is the main purpose of a Decision-support system (DSS)?
Help managers with unique decision-making
Which system serves the operational level of an organization by performing and recording routine transactions?
Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)
What is the primary motivation behind the need for Business Intelligence (BI) systems?
To answer the questions of decision-makers efficiently
Which of the following best describes a Decision Support System (DSS)?
A system that provides tools for decision-makers to analyze and model data
What is one characteristic of Data Warehousing in the context of Business Intelligence?
It enhances data traceability
Which process in Business Intelligence focuses on Extracting, Transforming, and Loading data into a data warehouse?
ETL Process
In the Decision making process, what is a 'Decision' defined as?
A purposely chosen action from a set of alternatives to meet objectives
What is the main purpose of Operational Systems in the context of Business Intelligence?
To answer specific questions of decision-makers efficiently
What is the main purpose of an Information System (IS)?
To process and store information for decision making
Which of the following best describes the role of an Information System (IS) in an organization?
Disseminates information for decision making
In the context of an Information System (IS), what does ETL stand for?
Extract, Transfer, Load
What is the primary function of an Information System in the context of decision making?
Support data collection and distribution
Which component is not part of an Information System according to the text?
Customer relationship management
What distinguishes OLAP from OLTP in BI system architecture?
OLAP supports decision making with complex queries while OLTP manages day-to-day transactions.
Test your knowledge on archiving methods and information systems, including processes like search, organization, and distribution. Learn about Transaction processing systems (TPS) and how they serve as basic business systems.
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