IT 210 Chapter 12

The most distinguishing characteristic of geographical information system is:

The information system uses data visualization technologies to analyze and display data in the form of digital maps for planning and decision making purposes.

Which capability of digital dashboards enables users to have reports that highlight deviations larger than certain thresholds?

At the end of a semester, a student knows that she must score at least an 81 on the final exam to receive an A in the course. She decided that she can make the 81 by studying the material only the night before the exam. She has just performed what kind of analysis?

The process for loading data into data warehouses and data marts is called extract, load and transform (ELT).

Data silos are often associated with

Which of the following is not a reason that managers need IT support?

In the _____ phase of the decision making process, managers set criteria for the evaluation of alternative potential solutions.

Early information systems mainly supported the information roles of managers.

The type of decision that can be made by following a definite procedure is called a(n) ______ decision.

Business _______ has been defined as a broad category of applications, technologies, and processes for gathering, storing, accessing, and analyzing data to help business users make better decisions.

_____ is the study of the impact of a change in the assumptions (input data) on the proposed solution.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of DSS?

a____provides easy access to timely information and direct access to management reports.