9) All of the following are benefits of using models for decision support EXCEPT A) it is easier to manipulate a model than a real system. B) you can find out probable outcomes of an action before actually taking it. C) using well-designed models always guarantees you success in implementation D) the cost of a model is usually much lower than manipulating the system in implementation 10) For DSS, why are semistructured or unstructured decisions the main focus of support? A) There are many more unstructured and semistructured decisions than structured in organizations. B) MIS staff prefer to work on solving unstructured and semistructured decisions. C) Unstructured and semistructured decisions are the easiest to solve. D) They include human judgment, which is incorporated into DSS. 11) When a DSS is built used successfully and integrated into the company's business processes, it was most likely built for an) A) recurrent decision. B) one-off decision. C) unimportant decision. D) ambiguous decision. 12) The fact that many organizations share many similar problems means that in sourcing a DSS, it is often wiser to acquire an) A) ready-made DSS. B) custom-made DSS. C) offshored DSS. D) consultant-developed DSS. 13) The model management subsystem provides the system's analytical capabilities and appropriate software management Which of the following is NOT an element of the model management subsystem? A) model base B) MBMS C) DBMS D) model execution, integration, and command processor 14) While Microsoft Excel can be an efficient tool for developing a DSS, compared to using a programming language like C++ a shortcoming of Excel is A) it cannot be used effectively for small or medium sized problems. B) Excel is not widely understood compared to a language like C++, C) it is not widely available for purchase. D) errors can creep into formulas somewhat easily. 1 What type of user interface has been recognized as an effective DSS GUI because it is familiar, user friendly, and a gatewa to almost all sources of necessary information and data? A) ASP.net B) Web browsers C) visual basic interfaces D) mainframe interfaces