Quiz on Decision Support Systems and Decision Making Process

What is a Decision Support System (DSS)?

• A system that automates decision making

• A type of financial model

• An interactive computer-based application for decision making

• A database for storing information

Which phase of the decision-making process involves gathering relevant information?

• Choice Phase

• Implementation Phase

• Design Phase

• Intelligence Phase

What is the first step in the decision-making process?

• Review your decision

• Weigh the evidence

• Identify the alternatives

• Identify the decision

In which phase do decision makers evaluate the alternatives?

• Intelligence Phase

• Design Phase

• Implementation Phase

• Choice Phase

What type of DSS provides access to time-series internal data?

• Model Driven DSS

• Document-driven DSS

• Data Driven DSS

• Knowledge-driven DSS

Which of the following is NOT a component of a Decision Support System?

• Operational system

• Software system

• Database

• User interface

What is the purpose of the Design Phase in decision making?

• To generate possible alternatives

• To implement the chosen alternative

• To review the decision outcomes

• To gather relevant information

What does the Intelligence Phase focus on?

• Searching the environment for conditions

• Evaluating alternatives

• Gathering feedback

• Implementing the decision

Which type of DSS uses network technologies for collaboration?

• Data Driven DSS

• Document-driven DSS

• Model Driven DSS

• Communications-driven DSS

What is the final step in the decision-making process?

• Choose among alternatives

• Weigh the evidence

• Take action

• Review your decision & its consequences