Introduction to Decision Support Systems (DSS)
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What is the main purpose of decision support systems (DSS)?

  • To restrict decision makers to structured problems only
  • To automate decision making without human involvement
  • To combine data, analytical models, and user-friendly software to improve decision quality (correct)
  • To replace human decision making with computer-based algorithms

    • What type of problems do decision support systems (DSS) typically assist with?

  • Technical problems
  • Unstructured problems only
  • Semi-structured problems (correct)
  • Structured problems only

    • What does a generic Decision Support System (DSS) include in its database?

  • Records and internal data only
  • Data elements and external data only
  • Files and external data only
  • Files, records, data elements, external data, and internal data (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT an analytical method used in a Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>Data Mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the user interface of a Generic Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>Both Communication Language and Presentation Language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>A system that combines data, analytical models, and software to solve unstructured problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an analytical method used in a Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>Data definition and manipulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the data processor and management in a Generic Decision Support System (DSS)?

    <p>To ensure data integrity and access control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Decision Support System (DSS) from other computer systems?

    <p>It focuses on solving unstructured problems using data and analytical models</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Decision Support System (DSS), what role does the user interface play?

    <p>It presents the data to users in a meaningful way</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define Decision Support System (DSS) in your own words based on the given text.

    <p>A computerized system that assists decision makers by combining data, analytical models, and user-friendly software to solve semi-structured and unstructured problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the analytical methods used in a Generic DSS according to the text?

    <p>Mathematical Programming, Queuing Theory, Reliability and Quality Control, Simulation, Inventory Theory, Forecasting, Heuristics, Expert Systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the role of the data processor and management in a Generic DSS as mentioned in the text.

    <p>It includes data definition, data manipulation, data integrity, access control, concurrency control, and transaction recovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a User Interface in a Generic DSS according to the text?

    <p>To facilitate communication and presentation for the decision makers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a Decision Support System (DSS) from other computer systems based on the given text?

    <p>DSS combines the intellectual resources of individuals with the capabilities of the computer to improve the quality of decisions dealing with semi-structured problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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