Decision Support Systems

What is the primary purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS)?

• To process routine transactions

• To support decision-making in semi-structured and unstructured problems

• To replace human decision-makers

• To manage day-to-day operations

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a DSS?

• Supports complex decision-making

• Provides tools for data analysis and modeling

• Automates routine business transactions

• Allows for "what-if" analysis

Which type of analysis allows DSS users to test different variables and see how they affect outcomes?

• Predictive analysis

• Real-time analysis

• What-if analysis

• Historical analysis

A model-driven DSS primarily uses which of the following to assist decision-making?

• Complex data visualization

• Mathematical, statistical, or financial models

• Real-time transaction data

• Document storage

What type of DSS focuses on collaboration and communication among decision-makers?

• Data-driven DSS

• Communication-driven DSS

• Knowledge-driven DSS

• Model-driven DSS

In which of the following environments is real-time information particularly important for a DSS?

• Financial markets

• Human resource management

• Historical data analysis

• Document management

Which component of a DSS is responsible for managing and processing data?

• User Interface

• Database Management System (DBMS)

• Model Management System

• Knowledge Base

Which of the following is an example of a data-driven DSS?

• Financial forecasting system

• Sales analysis system that aggregates performance metrics

• Knowledge management system

• Expert system providing medical diagnoses

Which type of DSS integrates expert knowledge to provide solutions to complex problems?

• Data-driven DSS

• Model-driven DSS

• Knowledge-driven DSS

• Communication-driven DSS

A DSS that assists in optimizing inventory management and logistics in a supply chain is an example of:

• Communication-driven DSS

• Model-driven DSS

• Data-driven DSS

• Document-driven DSS