1. The data management component of a decision support system is basically software that manages a database, data warehouse or data mart that stores the information required for analysis and decision making.

a) True

b) False

2. Which of the following software systems would be used for data analysis in a decision support system?

a. Word

b. PowerPoint

c. Excel

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

3. A Geographic Information System is a special type of decision support system.

a) True

b) False

4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science of making machines imitate human thinking and behavior

a) True

b) False

5. Developments in artificial intelligence leads to increased automation and increased levels of unemployment.

a) True

b) False

6. Expert systems use a question and answer approach to reach a conclusion.

a) True

b) False

7. Expert systems work well in dynamic areas where things are constantly changing.

a) False

b) True

8. Which of the following is an advantage of an expert system?

a. Consistency in decision making

b. Can be applied to many different areas

c. Does not require precise rules for decision making

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

9. Which of the following artificial intelligence systems require a learning phase before it can be used for decision making?

a. Expert

b. Genetic algorithm

c. Neural network

d. DSS

e. None of the above

10. A neural network can adapt to new circumstances on its own.

a) True

b) False