Question 1

The role of a DSS is to provide support to the decision-maker during the process of making a decision.

Accepted Answer

A Decision Support System (DSS) is designed to assist decision-makers by providing relevant information, analysis, or tools to help make informed decisions.

Question 2

A DSS is used only for unstructured decisions.

Accepted Answer

A Decision Support System (DSS) is used for both structured and unstructured decision-making processes, offering flexibility in handling various types of decisions.

Question 3

The purpose of a DSS is to replace the decision maker.

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a Decision Support System (DSS) is to assist decision-makers by providing information, analysis tools, or both, not to replace the decision maker.

Question 4

The DSS should always be under the ultimate control of the user.

Accepted Answer

A Decision Support System (DSS) is designed to assist users in making decisions, thus it should be under their control to ensure that the decisions made align with their goals, preferences, and constraints.

Question 5

A DSS facilitates learning on the part of the decision maker.

Accepted Answer

A Decision Support System (DSS) facilitates learning by providing interactive tools and data analysis capabilities, allowing decision makers to explore different scenarios and understand the implications of various choices, thereby enhancing their knowledge and decision-making skills over time.

Question 6

The most powerful classification of DSSs is the Universal DSS.

Accepted Answer

There is no classification of Decision Support Systems (DSSs) universally recognized as the "Universal DSS." DSS classifications typically focus on their function, application area, or the technology used rather than a single, overarching category.

Question 7

A DSS is normally designed to be wide in its scope of application.

Accepted Answer

A Decision Support System (DSS) is typically designed to be specific and focused on particular decision-making tasks or problems, rather than having a wide scope of application.

Question 8

A highly unstructured decision is one where the objectives of the situation are often conflicting, the alternatives available to the decision maker are difficult to isolate or determine, and the effect of a particular course of action or selection of an alternative carries with it a high degree of uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

Highly unstructured decisions are characterized by unclear objectives, difficult-to-identify alternatives, and high uncertainty regarding outcomes, fitting the description provided.

Question 9

The user interface of a DSS performs activities related to problem recognition and generation of interim or final solutions.

Accepted Answer

The user interface of a Decision Support System (DSS) facilitates interaction between the user and the system, allowing the user to input data, control the analysis, and view the results, but it does not perform activities related to problem recognition or generation of solutions. These activities are typically handled by the model management and knowledge-based components of the DSS.

Question 10

The data management component of a DSS is where the activities associated with the retrieval, storage and organization of the relevant data for the particular decision context are managed.

Accepted Answer

The data management component of a DSS (Decision Support System) is indeed responsible for managing the retrieval, storage, and organization of data relevant to the decision-making context, ensuring that accurate and up-to-date information is available for analysis and decision-making processes.

Question 11

The data management component of a DSS is responsible for maintaining the logical independence of the data.

Accepted Answer

The data management component of a Decision Support System (DSS) is indeed responsible for maintaining the logical independence of the data, ensuring that the way data is stored does not affect the way it is accessed and analyzed by users.

Question 12

The model library stores and manages all solver algorithms within a DSS.

Accepted Answer

The model library in a Decision Support System (DSS) is responsible for storing and managing various solver algorithms that are used to process and analyze data for decision-making purposes.

Question 13

Model acquisition is the process by which new information is derived from a combination of existing or previously derived information.

Accepted Answer

Model acquisition typically refers to the process of obtaining a model (e.g., a machine learning model) that has been trained or developed to perform a specific task, rather than deriving new information from existing information.

Question 14

Rules, heuristics and constraints are stored within a knowledge base of a DSS.

Accepted Answer

A Decision Support System (DSS) utilizes a knowledge base that contains rules, heuristics, and constraints to analyze information and support decision-making.

Question 15

A model is a simplification of some event or process constructed for the purpose of studying the phenomenon and thus developing a better understanding of it.

Accepted Answer

A model, in various scientific and educational contexts, is indeed a simplified representation of a complex reality designed to help understand, explain, or predict aspects of that reality.

Question 16

Internal data normally comes from an organization's transaction processing systems as a normal course of conducting the daily affairs of the organization.

Accepted Answer

Internal data is generated from the activities within an organization, such as sales transactions, and is often collected and stored through transaction processing systems as part of the organization's routine operations.

Question 17

Knowledge engineers are specially trained to interact with domain experts for the purposes of acquiring all of the knowledge the expert has in a particular domain and all of the relationships among that knowledge.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge engineers are professionals who work closely with domain experts to capture, organize, and structure their knowledge in a specific area, ensuring that the expert's insights and the connections between different pieces of information are accurately represented in a knowledge-based system.

Question 18

The model base contains the various statistical, financial, mathematical, and other quantitative models used in performing the variety of analytical capabilities in a DSS.

Accepted Answer

The model base in a Decision Support System (DSS) indeed encompasses a wide range of statistical, financial, mathematical, and other quantitative models that are utilized to perform various analytical tasks and support decision-making processes.

Question 19

Silver proposed a method of DSS classification based upon the attributes of the problem-solving context.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Hypertext systems are useful for knowledge bases that are document based.

Accepted Answer

Hypertext systems, which allow for linking between documents and elements within documents, are particularly useful for organizing and navigating document-based knowledge bases, enabling efficient access to interconnected information.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Decision Support Systems