Role of Business Intelligence in Creating an Informational Environment
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What type of questions involving analytics are best supported by online analytical processing (OLAP) systems?

  • Data extraction and loading processes
  • Aggregation, drilldown, and slicing/dicing of data (correct)
  • Basic queries and simple calculations
  • Real-time data visualization
  • How do data warehouses support OLAP applications?

  • By extracting data from OLAP systems
  • By automating data entry processes
  • By storing and maintaining data in multidimensional format (correct)
  • By providing real-time data updates
  • What is the primary purpose of Extract, Transfer, and Load (ETL) tools in the context of data warehousing?

  • To extract and load data from multiple sources into the data warehouse (correct)
  • To create OLAP cubes for data analysis
  • To generate real-time reports for decision-makers
  • To manage user access to the data warehouse
  • What is the main objective of developing a Data Warehouse (DW) and Business Intelligence (BI) system at Crystal Entertainment?

    <p>To support decision-makers and business strategists with historical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenges does Crystal Entertainment face according to the text?

    <p>Identifying the most profitable brand of their business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data sources are used for loading data into an OLAP warehouse?

    <p>DB2, Oracle, SQL Server, and flat files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the project objectives mentioned in the text?

    <p>To validate the design of data warehouse and business intelligence system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is effective decision-making important for organizations?

    <p>It helps organizations achieve their goals in a timely manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of Crystal Entertainment according to the text?

    <p>To be a significant player in the chosen markets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is business intelligence needed throughout an organization according to the text?

    <p>To assist decision-makers at all levels with timely information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest differentiates Crystal Entertainment from its peers?

    <p>Expertise, service, and execution skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is one of the aims of designing and developing a data warehouse and business intelligence system?

    <p>To assist decision makers in taking better decisions about the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of Business Intelligence (BI) according to the text?

    <p>To analyze data and reveal strategic business dimensions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is an 'intelligent company' defined in the context of BI?

    <p>A company that uses BI for faster and smarter decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'intelligence' refer to in the context of BI?

    <p>Reducing data into knowledge through filtering and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Scoggins (1999), what does data mining represent in Business Intelligence (BI)?

    <p>A technique used to extract valuable insights from data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Hackathorn (1999) view the creation of a BI system?

    <p>By integrating all resources like data mining and hypertext analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shared idea among all the studies mentioned regarding Business Intelligence (BI)?

    <p>The core of BI is about data gathering, analysis, and use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are considered the two fathers of Data Warehouse design?

    <p>Bill Inmon and Ralph Kimball</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which software engineering development methodology was employed for the project mentioned in the text?

    <p>Spiral Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using the Spiral Model for developing a data warehouse?

    <p>Iterative and risk-oriented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is data treated in the Ralph Kimball Method of designing a data warehouse?

    <p>As data marts from each department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text suggest about the importance of clear business requirements in the analysis stage?

    <p>They can be re-visited due to the iterative nature of the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do poor decisions in data warehouse management impact the overall analysis process?

    <p>They can ruin the whole essence of the analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the questionnaire in the end-user survey?

    <p>To understand user expectations for the DW solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many text-based questions were included in the end-user survey?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What values were associated with 'Strongly Agree' and 'Tend to Disagree' respectively in the survey?

    <p>3, 5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the project was the end-user survey conducted in?

    <p>Requirement Analysis phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the design and analysis of data limited during the project?

    <p>Due to time and resource constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the project team describe their ability to manage a wide topic scope?

    <p>Successfully handled a wide scope effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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