Deck 11: Performance Management Using Data Visualization, Mashups, and Mobile Intelligence

Question 1

Which of the following was not listed in your textbook as a current limitation or challenge related to mobile intelligence?

A) Insufficient analytic capabilities
B) BYOD bring your own device) policies and practices
C) Insufficient data sources
D) Screen size

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The real value of business dashboards compared to reports) is that they provide users with a clear view of the ________________ of KPIs and other operational metrics.

A) Past performance
B) Current performance
C) Projected performance
D) Desired performance

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In terms of benefits, mashup apps decrease _____________________ compared to traditional, custom software development.

A) IT implementation costs
B) System downtime
C) Computational errors
D) Interpretational errors

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is not one of the data visualization trends discussed in your textbook?

A) As viz software tools get easier, everyone will be able to design or develop visualizations.
B) As the need to measure, assess, and report results increase, data viz will become more important in business, health care, society, and government.
C) Data art will lead to better aesthetics in functional visualizations.
D) Future data viz apps will include sound as an additional feature, adding even more depth and clarity to the information.

Question 5

An application that integrates data from operational data stores, business systems, external data economic data, suppliers; information, competitors' activities) and real-time news feeds is referred to as an) _____________________.

A) Enterprise mashup
B) Enterprise graphic
C) Operational systems mashup OSM)
D) Multi-source/Multi-media presentation

Question 6

For the business intelligence BI) industry, tablets and data visualization apps are considered ______________ technologies.

A) Disruptive
B) Expanded
C) Speculative
D) Mainstream

Question 7

According to your textbook, the two key components of a business dashboard are design and _________________.

A) Functionality
B) Mobility
C) Performance metrics
D) Accessibility

Question 8

A "heat map" uses _____________ to indicate trends or patterns in data.

A) Temperature
B) Trend lines
C) Color
D) Dials or gauges

Question 9

According to research by Gartner, a recent advance in the area of business intelligence and the use of dashboards is the increasing popularity of ____________________.

A) Mobile dashboards
B) Social dashboards
C) Analytic dashboards
D) Multi-media dashboards

Question 10

_________________ refers to the process of discovering relationships using data analytics tools, such as statistical software, statistical graphing, and mapping software.

A) Pattern mapping
B) Configuration assessment
C) Data discovery
D) Statistical testing

Question 11

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". Which of the following is not one of the three tiers or layers of a mashup app?

A) Presentation tier
B) Media tier
C) Logic tier
D) Data tier

Question 12

_______________________________pull data from business intelligence BI) systems, data warehouses, and other internal and external data stores; then display them in meaningful graphics with drill-down capabilities.

A) Info-graphics
B) Spread-sheet graphics
C) Design systems
D) Visualization viz) technologies

Question 13

Using ________________________, nontechnical users can easily and quickly access, integrate, and display BI data from a variety of operational data sources, including those that are not integrated into the existing data warehouse, without having to understand the intricacies of the underlying data infrastructures, or schemas.

A) Self-service data mashup apps
B) Modular software
C) Object programming language OPL)
D) Flexible mashup programming FMP)

Question 14

An) ______________ is a technique for building applications that combine data from multiple sources to create an integrated experience.

A) Integrated data graphic
B) Mashup
C) Multi-media presentation
D) Enterprise graphic

Question 15

____________________ give visual snapshots of an organization's critical operational data or key performance indicators KPIs) to spot problems, trends, outliers, opportunities, and patterns.

A) Enhanced spreadsheets
B) Business dashboards
C) Cloud based graphics
D) Enterprise graphics

Question 16

Rows and rows of data on their own are boring and take a lot of time and effort to understand. _____________________ presents data in engaging ways and helps communicate complex ideas quicker.

A) Statistical models
B) Data discovery
C) Data visualization
D) Data models

Question 17

Which of the following is not an example of an enterprise data mashup discussed in your textbook?

A) Interactive dashboard
B) Drillable report
C) Heat map
D) GPS

Question 18

Which of the following is not a benefit of enterprise mashup apps identified in your textbook?

A) Dramatically reduces time and effort needed to combine disparate data sources
B) Users can define their own data mashups by combining fields from different data sources that were not previously modeled
C) Users can access data from multiple competitor data warehouses to gain business intelligence BI)
D) Enables the building of complex queries by non-experts with a drag-and-drop query-building tool

Question 19

Companies are investing in the latest data discovery solutions largely because of ____________________.

A) Dramatically lower costs
B) Increased speed and flexibility
C) The ability to run on PC Windows) and Apple computers
D) Ease of deployment

Question 20

Which of the following is not one of the three characteristics of successful data visualization apps described in your textbook?

A) Accuracy
B) Aesthetically pleasing
C) Low cost
D) Flexible

Question 21

Companies are investing in the latest data discovery solutions largely because of increased speed and greater flexibility.

Question 22

Data discovery refers to the process of discovering relationships using data analytics tools, such as statistical software, statistical graphing, and mapping software.

Question 23

Which of the following factors was not listed in your textbook as a reason for increased adoption of mobile intelligence apps?

A) Reduced costs and increased analytic capabilities
B) Increased interest on the part of chief executives
C) Increase adoption of tablets, in particular, the iPad
D) Potential benefits for use by line-of-business managers and team leaders

Question 24

For the business intelligence BI) industry, tablets and data visualization apps are considered disruptive technologies.

Question 25

Visualization viz) technologies pull data from business intelligence BI) systems, data warehouses, and other internal and external data stores; then display them in meaningful graphics with drill-down capabilities.

Question 26

According to your textbook, the three most important characteristics of successful data visualization apps are low cost, low maintenance and require minimal amounts of data.

Question 27

As viz software tools get easier, everyone will be able to design or develop visualizations.

Question 28

Rows and rows of data on their own are boring and take a lot of time and effort to understand. Data visualization presents data in engaging ways and helps communicate complex ideas quicker.

Question 29

Integrated data graphic programming is a technique for building applications that combine data from multiple sources to create an integrated experience.

Question 30

A "heat map" uses dials and gauges to indicate trends or patterns in data.

Question 31

Infographics pull data from business intelligence BI) systems, data warehouses, and other internal and external data stores; then display them in meaningful picture format with drill-down capabilities.

Question 32

According to your textbook, successful data visualization apps are accurate, aesthetically pleasing and flexible.

Question 33

The process of discovering relationships using data analytics tools, such as statistical software, statistical graphing, and mapping software is referred to as pattern mapping.

Question 34

As the need to measure, assess, and report results increase, data viz will become less important in business, health care, and government.

Question 35

A mashup is a technique for building applications that combine data from multiple sources to create an integrated experience.

Question 36

As the need to measure, assess, and report results increase, data viz will become more important in business, health care, society, and government.

Question 37

Which of the following factors was not listed in your textbook as a reason for increased adoption of mobile intelligence apps?

A) Reduced costs and increased analytic capabilities
B) Increased interest on the part of chief executives
C) Increase adoption of tablets, in particular, the iPad
D) Potential benefits for use by line-of-business managers and team leaders

Question 38

Rows and rows of data on their own are boring and take a lot of time and effort to understand. Data discovery presents data in engaging ways and helps communicate complex ideas quicker.

Question 39

In the near future data viz apps will include sound as an additional feature, adding even more depth and clarity to the information.

Question 40

A "heat map" uses color to indicate trends or patterns in data.

Question 41

An application that integrates data from operational data stores, business systems, external data economic data, suppliers; information, competitors' activities) and real-time news feeds is referred to as an enterprise mashup.

Question 42

According to your textbook, the two key components of a business dashboard are design and performance metrics.

Question 43

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The data tier is where information is stored and retrieved from a database or file system.

Question 44

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The primary tier represents the user interface.

Question 45

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The presentation tier represents the user interface.

Question 46

One benefit of enterprise mashup apps listed in your textbook is that they dramatically reduce the time and effort needed to combine disparate data sources

Question 47

According to your textbook, the two key components of a business dashboard are functionality and accessibility.

Question 48

Interactive dashboards and drillable reports are examples of enterprise data mashup apps discussed in your textbook.

Question 49

One benefit of enterprise mashup apps listed in your textbook is that they enable the building of complex queries by non-experts with a drag-and-drop query-building tool

Question 50

Using self-service data mashup apps, nontechnical users can easily and quickly access, integrate, and display BI data from a variety of operational data sources, including those that are not integrated into the existing data warehouse, without having to understand the intricacies of the underlying data infrastructures, or schemas.

Question 51

Enhanced spreadsheets give visual snapshots of an organization's critical operational data or key performance indicators KPIs) to spot problems, trends, outliers, opportunities, and patterns.

Question 52

One benefit of enterprise mashup apps listed in your textbook is that users can access data from multiple competitor data warehouses to gain business intelligence BI)

Question 53

One benefit of enterprise mashup apps listed in your textbook is that users can define their own data mashups by combining fields from different data sources that were not previously modeled

Question 54

In terms of benefits, mashup apps decrease computational errors compared to traditional, custom software development.

Question 55

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The logic tier coordinates the application, processes commands, makes logical decisions and evaluations, and performs calculations.

Question 56

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The warehouse tier is where information is stored and retrieved from a database or file system.

Question 57

Business dashboards give visual snapshots of an organization's critical operational data or key performance indicators KPIs) to spot problems, trends, outliers, opportunities, and patterns.

Question 58

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The analytical tier coordinates the application, processes commands, makes logical decisions and evaluations, and performs calculations.

Question 59

An application that integrates data from operational data stores, business systems, external data economic data, suppliers; information, competitors' activities) and real-time news feeds is referred to as an multi-media multi-source M3S) presentation .

Question 60

In terms of benefits, mashup apps decrease IT implementation costs compared to traditional, custom software development.

Question 61

A "heat map" uses _____________ to indicate trends or patterns in data.

Question 62

According to your textbook, the two key components of a business dashboard are design and _________________.

Question 63

In terms of benefits, mashup apps decrease _____________________ over traditional, custom software development.

Question 64

____________________ give visual snapshots of an organization's critical operational data or key performance indicators KPIs) to spot problems, trends, outliers, opportunities, and patterns.

Question 65

The three characteristics of successful data visualization apps described in your textbook include _________________ , aesthetically pleasing and flexibility.

Question 66

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The ______________ tier represents the user interface.

Question 67

_______________________________pull data from business intelligence BI) systems, data warehouses, and other internal and external data stores; then display them in meaningful graphics with drill-down capabilities.

Question 68

According to your textbook, insufficient data sources was listed as a current limitation or challenge related to mobile intelligence.

Question 69

Rows and rows of data on their own are boring and take a lot of time and effort to understand. Data _____________________ apps present data in engaging ways and helps communicate complex ideas quicker.

Question 70

The real value of business dashboards compared to reports) is that they provide users with a clear view of the current performance of KPIs and other operational metrics.

Question 71

_________________ refers to the process of discovering relationships using data analytics tools, such as statistical software, statistical graphing, and mapping software.

Question 72

The real value of business dashboards compared to reports) is that they provide users with a clear view of the projected performance of KPIs and other operational metrics.

Question 73

An) ______________ is an application that combines data from multiple sources to create an integrated experience or new functionality.

Question 74

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The ______________ tier is where information is stored and retrieved from a database or file system.

Question 75

Interactive dashboards, drillable reports, heat maps and tree maps are all examples of _______________ applications.

Question 76

According to research by Gartner, a recent advance in the area of business intelligence and the use of dashboards is the increasing popularity of mobile dashboards.

Question 77

According to your text, mashup apps are designed based on three "tiers". The ______________ tier coordinates the application, processes commands, makes logical decisions and evaluations, and performs calculations.

Question 78

An business application that integrates data from operational data stores, business systems, external data economic data, suppliers; information, competitors' activities) and real-time news feeds is referred to as an) _____________________ mashup.

Question 79

Using ________________________, nontechnical users can easily and quickly access, integrate, and display BI data from a variety of operational data sources, including those that are not integrated into the existing data warehouse, without having to understand the intricacies of the underlying data infrastructures, or schemas.

Question 80

For the business intelligence BI) industry, tablets and data visualization apps are considered ______________ technologies, replacing static business reports with real-time data, analytics, and interactive reporting tools.