Question 1

Benefits of business dashboards include all of the following except ________.
A)Blind spots are minimized or eliminated.
B)Display the user's critical metrics and measures.
C)Employees know their performance is tracked in near real time and can see their results.
D)Data security is enhanced because employees must log in to each account separately.

Accepted Answer

The benefits of business dashboards include minimizing or eliminating blind spots, displaying critical metrics and measures, and allowing employees to track their performance in near real time. However, data security is not enhanced by business dashboards because employees do not have to log in to each account separately; instead, they can access all relevant data from a single dashboard.

Question 2

In general,reporting tools show what might or could happen in the future and analytical tools show what has already happened in a business.

Accepted Answer

Reporting tools provide real-time data and insights about current business operations, while analytical tools analyze past data to provide more detailed information about what has already occurred in a business.

Question 3

The ________ process converts postal addresses to geospatial data that can then be measured and analyzed.
A)geospatial
B)geocoding
C)pinpointing
D)zip

Accepted Answer

Geocoding is the process of converting postal addresses to geospatial data such as latitude and longitude coordinates. This data can then be used to map and analyze location-based information.

Question 4

People rely on visual cues to grasp and process huge amounts of information because visuals are the single best way our brain processes information.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that 90% of the information transmitted to the brain is visual and that visuals are processed much faster in the brain than text or other forms of communication. This is why people rely heavily on visual cues to quickly grasp and process large amounts of information.

Question 5

A benefit of business dashboards is that they provide users with a clear view of the ___________ values of KPIs and other operational metrics.
A)Past
B)Current
C)Projected
D)Desired

Accepted Answer

Business dashboards provide users with real-time or near real-time updates on the current values of KPIs and other operational metrics, allowing for quick and informed decision-making. Past values, projected values, and desired values can also be displayed on the dashboard, but the primary benefit is the ability to monitor current performance.

Question 6

With the intelligence provided by the ________,GM has increased sales despite cutting the advertising budget.
A)mashup
B)dashboard
C)Heat map
D)GIS

Accepted Answer

The answer of With the intelligence provided by the ________,GM...

Question 7

In an effort to improve product innovation,Safeway implemented data-sharing programs with PepsiCo and other key vendors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In an effort to improve product innovation,Safeway...

Question 8

A benefit of ________ is that users no longer need to log into multiple applications to see how the business is performing.
A)BI
B)Digital dashboards
C)E-commerce mashups
D)KPI

Accepted Answer

Digital dashboards allow users to see real-time updates and key performance indicators in a single interface, eliminating the need to log into multiple applications. BI and KPI are related concepts but do not necessarily address the issue of multiple logins, and e-commerce mashups specifically relate to integrating different e-commerce platforms rather than overall business performance.

Question 9

Most non-data-scientist-friendly tools have interactive elements and can pull data from Google Docs,Excel spreadsheets,Access databases,and other sources that most business people work with already.

Accepted Answer

Non-data-scientist-friendly tools are designed with interactive features and the ability to extract data from commonly used sources such as Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, and Access databases to make them accessible to business people who don't have programming knowledge.

Question 10

Deloitte Consulting's HIVE is a physical environment where people can examine the latest analytics approaches themselves using their own data.

Accepted Answer

Deloitte Consulting's HIVE is a physical environment where people can examine and experiment with analytics approaches using their own data.

Question 11

Key components of dashboards are design,API,access,and ______________.
A)Functionality
B)Mobility
C)Performance metrics
D)Accessibility

Accepted Answer

The answer of Key components of dashboards are design,API,access,and ______________.
A)Functionality
B)Mobility
C)Performance...

Question 12

_____________ give visual snapshots of an organization's critical operational data or key performance indicators to spot problems,trends,outliers,opportunities,and patterns.
A)Enhanced spreadsheets
B)Business dashboards
C)Cloud based graphics
D)Enterprise graphics

Accepted Answer

Business dashboards give visual snapshots of an organization's critical operational data or key performance indicators to spot problems, trends, outliers, opportunities, and patterns. Enhanced spreadsheets and cloud-based graphics may also allow for some visualization of data, but they do not offer the same level of dashboarding capabilities as specialized business dashboard software. Enterprise graphics refers to a broader category of data visualization tools used for creating high-level data visualizations for decision makers, rather than operational metrics for day-to-day management.

Question 13

Dashboards and interactive reports are information delivery technologies.

Accepted Answer

Dashboards and interactive reports are used to deliver information and insights to end-users in a visually appealing and interactive way, making them a type of information delivery technology.

Question 14

A ________ captures,manages,analyzes,and displays multidimensional geographic data,also called ________ data.
A)geographic information system;geospatial
B)geographic information system;operational
C)supply chain mashup;locational
D)supply chain mashup;analytical

Accepted Answer

A geographic information system (GIS) is a software system that captures, manages, analyzes, and displays multidimensional geographic data, also known as geospatial data.

Question 15

Geospatial data identify or map________.
A)Where things or people are,where they are going,and competitors' actions.
B)Only where things or people are and where they are going
C)Only where they are going
D)Only where things or people are

Accepted Answer

Geospatial data helps to identify or map where things or people are, where they are going, and even competitors' actions.

Question 16

Dashboard design is a critical factor because business users need to be able to ________.
A)understand information at a glance and drill down to details
B)configure KPIs each day to stay informed
C)share what they learned using specific color-codes
D)all are critical factors

Accepted Answer

Dashboard design is critical because it should enable business users to quickly understand information at a glance and also be able to drill down to details for further analysis. Configuring KPIs or sharing information using specific color-codes may be helpful, but they are not the primary purpose of dashboard design. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

Question 17

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 language
D)Macros

Accepted Answer

Self-service data mashup apps are specifically designed to allow non-technical users to access and integrate data from various sources without requiring specialized knowledge. This makes it much easier for users to obtain insights from data without having to deal with complex data structures and schemas. The other options (modular software, object language, and macros) are not specific to this purpose and may not be as effective in facilitating self-service data integration for non-technical users.

Question 18

Supply chain visibility is the awareness and sharing of POS data,inventory levels,demand forecasts,transportation,and logistics by trading partners from raw material to delivery to end customer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Supply chain visibility is the awareness and...

Question 19

Unlike a flat map,a ________ generated map has many layers of information for many ways of thinking about a geographic space.
A)mashup
B)dashboard
C)GIS
D)Heat map

Accepted Answer

A GIS (Geographic Information System) generated map allows for multiple layers of data to be added and analyzed, providing more depth and complexity than a traditional flat map. A mashup and dashboard may also have layers of data, but are not specifically designed for geographic analysis. A heat map is a specific type of visualization and does not necessarily have multiple layers of data.

Question 20

iBeacon allows Apple,or app developers leveraging Apple technology,to track users inside buildings where ________ transmissions may not reach.
A)Wi-Fi
B)cellular
C)radio
D)satellite

Accepted Answer

iBeacon uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which is effective indoors, unlike satellite transmissions that are often obstructed by buildings.

Quiz 11: Data Visualization and Geographic Information Systems

Benefits of business dashboards include all of the following except ________.

In general,reporting tools show what might or could happen in the future and analytical tools show what has already happened in a business.

The ________ process converts postal addresses to geospatial data that can then be measured and analyzed.

People rely on visual cues to grasp and process huge amounts of information because visuals are the single best way our brain processes information.

A benefit of business dashboards is that they provide users with a clear view of the ___________ values of KPIs and other operational metrics.

With the intelligence provided by the ________,GM has increased sales despite cutting the advertising budget.

In an effort to improve product innovation,Safeway implemented data-sharing programs with PepsiCo and other key vendors.

A benefit of ________ is that users no longer need to log into multiple applications to see how the business is performing.

Most non-data-scientist-friendly tools have interactive elements and can pull data from Google Docs,Excel spreadsheets,Access databases,and other sources that most business people work with already.

Deloitte Consulting's HIVE is a physical environment where people can examine the latest analytics approaches themselves using their own data.

Key components of dashboards are design,API,access,and ______________.

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

Dashboards and interactive reports are information delivery technologies.

A captures,manages,analyzes,and displays multidimensional geographic data,also called data.

Geospatial data identify or map________.

Dashboard design is a critical factor because business users need to be able to ________.

Supply chain visibility is the awareness and sharing of POS data,inventory levels,demand forecasts,transportation,and logistics by trading partners from raw material to delivery to end customer.

Unlike a flat map,a ________ generated map has many layers of information for many ways of thinking about a geographic space.

iBeacon allows Apple,or app developers leveraging Apple technology,to track users inside buildings where ________ transmissions may not reach.