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I-Series Computing Concepts

Stephen Haag, University of Denver
Maeve Cummings, Pittsburg State University
Alan I Rea, Jr., Western Michigan University

The Power Of Computer Brainpower

Mixed Quiz

Click on the correct response for each question below.


1	The model management component of a DSS

		A)	handles the models
		B)	builds the models itself
		C)	stores the models you construct with other software
		D)	has nothing to do with models of any kind

2	A decision support system

		A)	reaches a decision on its own and tells you what you should do
		B)	is an optimization tool only
		C)	is an analysis tool
		D)	is none of the above

3	A neural network

		A)	is based on the concept of evolution
		B)	is capable of learning how to differentiate patterns
		C)	reaches a conclusion by applying rules and asking questions
		D)	is none of the above

4	A user agent is

		A)	another name for a buyer agent or a shopping bot
		B)	helps you perform tasks like prioritizing your e-mail
		C)	monitors networks
		D)	a person who uses a computer for you

5	A data mart

		A)	is a miniature data warehouse
		B)	cannot be used for data mining
		C)	is where you can buy consumer information for marketing analysis
		D)	is an umbrella term for different types of data warehouses

6	An expert system

		A)	is a type of artificial intelligence system
		B)	uses rules to reach a conclusion
		C)	is used for diagnostic and prescriptive problems
		D)	is all of the above

7	___ A genetic algorithm is useful for problems that have many, many possible solutions

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

8	___ A structured decision is a decision that involves how to organize information in a data warehouse

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

9	___ A robot is an artificial intelligence system that simulates human senses

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

10	___ A geographic information system is used only by the hospitality industry for planning and marketing vacation packages.

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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