Question 1

Which of the following is a key feature of idea-generating GDSS software?
A) The software does all of the thinking.
B) Bombarding the user with many ideas.
C) Information overload.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Idea-generating GDSS software is designed to help users generate ideas quickly and efficiently. This is typically done by presenting users with a variety of prompts, such as questions or keywords, that can stimulate creative thinking. The software does not do all the thinking for the user, nor does it overwhelm the user with too much information. Rather, it provides a structured approach to idea generation that can be very helpful for brainstorming sessions. Therefore, the key feature of idea-generating GDSS software is bombarding the user with many ideas.

Question 2

Which of the following is used for the members of a supply chain to help improve effectiveness between manufacturing companies?
A) Supply chain hub
B) Collaboration hub
C) Member hub
D) Supplier hub

Accepted Answer

A collaboration hub is used for the members of a supply chain to help improve effectiveness between manufacturing companies by facilitating better communication, coordination, and collaboration among partners.

Question 3

Communication occurs when the receiver gets the information at a different time than it was sent is called ________ communication.
A) deferred
B) delayed
C) time lagging
D) asynchronous

Accepted Answer

Asynchronous communication refers to situations where the sender and receiver are not communicating in real-time or at the same time. This can include situations where the message is received at a later time than it was sent, as with email or text messaging.

Question 4

Which of the following is a gateway to a corporate Web site that enables communication,collaboration,and access to company information?
A) Corporate port
B) Web portal
C) Corporate gateway
D) Enterprise portal

Accepted Answer

An enterprise portal is a gateway to a corporate Web site that enables communication, collaboration, and access to company information. It is a centralized platform that provides employees, customers, and partners with a personalized, secure, and seamless access to all relevant information, applications, and services. A corporate port, web portal, and corporate gateway are either too general or not commonly used terms to describe an enterprise portal.

Question 5

A wikilogs is an extension of a(n)________,which is created by an individual or a small group and may have a discussion board.
A) im
B) wiki
C) log
D) blog

Accepted Answer

A blog is an online platform where an individual or a small group can express their opinions, thoughts, and experiences. A wikilog is an extension of a blog, where contributors can not only write articles but also edit and modify others' articles, making it more collaborative. Therefore, a blog is the best choice to complete the statement.

Question 6

Groove Workspace,used with Groove enterprise servers and ________,enables spontaneous,online-offline collaboration that reduces project costs and speeds time-to-market for products and services.
A) blackboards services
B) whiteboards services
C) server services
D) hosted services

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions "Groove enterprise servers" and then highlights that Groove Workspace enables online/offline collaboration. This suggests that Groove Workspace is a software that needs to be hosted on a server, which is where the hosted services come into play. Blackboards and whiteboards are not relevant in the context of the sentence. Server services is too general and does not specify what type of server services are required.

Question 7

The collaborative experience in Live Meeting is enhanced through added features like ________.
A) mood indicators
B) opinion sharing
C) user participation
D) instant messaging

Accepted Answer

The answer of The collaborative experience in Live Meeting is...

Question 8

With ________,group members can work on the same document which is shown on the PC screen of each participant.
A) data conferencing
B) whiteboards
C) instant messaging
D) screen sharing

Accepted Answer

Screen sharing allows group members to view and work on the same document shown on the PC screen of each participant.

Question 9

Which of the following is a simple brainstorming process for nonelectronic meetings?
A) NGT
B) NBT
C) NAT
D) NCT

Accepted Answer

NGT (Nominal Group Technique) is a simple brainstorming process for nonelectronic meetings. It involves individuals brainstorming ideas independently, then sharing those ideas with the group in a round-robin format, and finally discussing and ranking the ideas as a group. This process ensures that all ideas are heard and evaluated equally, and can be particularly effective in generating a large number of ideas in a short amount of time.

Question 10

Retailers make their suppliers responsible for determining when to order and how much to order by adopting ________.
A) VMM
B) SMM
C) SMI
D) VMI

Accepted Answer

The practice of adopting VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) in retail means that the suppliers are responsible for determining when to order and how much to order. This helps retailers avoid stockouts and excess inventory while also increasing efficiency and having better control over the supply chain. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Question 11

The term,wiki,refers to the collaborative software that facilitates the operation of a wiki Web site;.and means ________ in the Hawaiian language.
A) slow
B) quick
C) integration
D) collaboration

Accepted Answer

The term "wiki" means "quick" in the Hawaiian language.

Question 12

CPFR is an industry-wide project in which suppliers and retailers collaborate in ________ and demand forecasting.
A) planning
B) scheduling
C) purchasing
D) transportation

Accepted Answer

CPFR stands for Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment, which indicates that it's primarily focused on planning and forecasting. While scheduling, purchasing, and transportation are also important components of supply chain management, they are not the primary focus of CPFR.

Question 13

GDSS supports group decision making by providing the automation of ________ using information technology tools.
A) participations
B) tasks
C) processes
D) subprocesses

Accepted Answer

The answer of GDSS supports group decision making by providing...

Question 14

Lotus Notes provides online ________ capabilities through Web conferencing on demand.
A) collaboration
B) cooperation
C) partnership
D) teamwork

Accepted Answer

Lotus Notes provides online collaboration capabilities through Web conferencing on demand. Collaboration means working together to achieve a common goal or objective, which fits with the context of the sentence. Cooperation, partnership, and teamwork are also related concepts, but they do not accurately reflect the specific feature being described by Lotus Notes.

Question 15

The spread of instant messaging and Internet telephony has led to the idea of linking people via both voice and audio,which is called ________.
A) audio-video conference
B) instant audio
C) instant video
D) conference

Accepted Answer

The answer of The spread of instant messaging and Internet...

Question 16

Which of the following activities and processes is not a characteristic of meetings?
A) Differences in opinions are settled by the ranking person present and not through negotiation or arbitration.
B) A meeting is a joint activity engaged in by a group of people typically of equal or nearly equal status.
C) The outcome of a meeting depends partly on the knowledge, opinions, and judgments of its participants and the support they give to the outcome.
D) The process of group decision making can create benefits as well as dysfunctions.

Accepted Answer

Settling differences through ranking person present is not a characteristic of meetings. Meetings usually involve negotiation and arbitration to come to a consensus or decision.

Question 17

Which of the following is not an option for deploying GDSS/GSS technology?
A) Multiple users functions
B) Decision room
C) Multiple-use facility
D) Internet based or intranet-based groupware

Accepted Answer

Multiple users functions are not a specific deployment option for Group Decision Support Systems (GDSS) or Group Support Systems (GSS). GDSS/GSS technology focuses on facilitating group decision-making processes and can be deployed in specific settings like decision rooms, as a multiple-use facility, or through internet-based or intranet-based groupware, which are all designed to support group interactions and decision-making processes. Multiple users functions describe a feature or capability of these systems rather than a deployment option.

Question 18

Which of the following refers to a group process wherein people begin thinking alike and not being tolerant of new ideas?
A) Group brainwash
B) Group politics
C) Group gain
D) Groupthink

Accepted Answer

Groupthink is a phenomenon where group members prioritize consensus and conformity over critical thinking and independent judgment. It often leads to group polarization and closed-mindedness towards new and dissenting ideas.

Question 19

In order for collective intelligence (CI)to happen,four features are needed.Which of the following is not one of those features?
A) acting locally
B) openness
C) peering
D) sharing

Accepted Answer

Acting locally is not one of the features of collective intelligence. The four features are openness, peering, sharing, and acting globally.

Question 20

Managers spend about ________ percent of their time in formal meetings of five people or more; and up to ________ percent of their time communicating.
A) 10; 50
B) 20; 85
C) 50; 25
D) 50; 50

Accepted Answer

According to research, managers spend about 20% of their time in formal meetings of five people or more, and up to 85% of their time communicating in general.

Quiz 10: Collaborative Computer-Supported Technologies and

Which of the following is a key feature of idea-generating GDSS software?

Which of the following is used for the members of a supply chain to help improve effectiveness between manufacturing companies?

Communication occurs when the receiver gets the information at a different time than it was sent is called ________ communication.

Which of the following is a gateway to a corporate Web site that enables communication,collaboration,and access to company information?

A wikilogs is an extension of a(n) ________,which is created by an individual or a small group and may have a discussion board.

Groove Workspace,used with Groove enterprise servers and ________,enables spontaneous,online-offline collaboration that reduces project costs and speeds time-to-market for products and services.

The collaborative experience in Live Meeting is enhanced through added features like ________.

With ________,group members can work on the same document which is shown on the PC screen of each participant.

Which of the following is a simple brainstorming process for nonelectronic meetings?

Retailers make their suppliers responsible for determining when to order and how much to order by adopting ________.

The term,wiki,refers to the collaborative software that facilitates the operation of a wiki Web site;.and means ________ in the Hawaiian language.

CPFR is an industry-wide project in which suppliers and retailers collaborate in ________ and demand forecasting.

GDSS supports group decision making by providing the automation of ________ using information technology tools.

Lotus Notes provides online ________ capabilities through Web conferencing on demand.

The spread of instant messaging and Internet telephony has led to the idea of linking people via both voice and audio,which is called ________.

Which of the following activities and processes is not a characteristic of meetings?

Which of the following is not an option for deploying GDSS/GSS technology?

Which of the following refers to a group process wherein people begin thinking alike and not being tolerant of new ideas?

In order for collective intelligence (CI) to happen,four features are needed.Which of the following is not one of those features?

Managers spend about percent of their time in formal meetings of five people or more; and up to percent of their time communicating.