Bhavans Vivekananda College MBA I YEAR II SEMESTER SUBJECT: DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM QUESTION BANK

1. Define the following a. DSS b. MDM c. EIS d ES e. DATA WAREHOUSE

f. Data marts

g. Data Mining h. OLAP. k. Decision Tables

i. System and Model j. Decision trees l. DFDs 2. What are the benefits of DSS? 3. Explain different types/hierarchies of DSS

4. With the help of a diagram explain the Framework of DSS. 5. Distinguish between Individual and Group DSS. 6. Explain different models of DSS. 7. Explain different quality factors for information to different managers. 8. Explain different software tools to implement DSS. 9. Explain different problems with Group DSS. 10. Describe different components used for developing EIS. 11. Write the differences between natural & artificial intelligence.

12. What is the role of AI in DSS implementation? 13. Explain the structure of ES. 14. Write different intelligent software agents to implement ES. 15. Describe the structure of data warehouse environment (Architecture). 16. Limitations of Data Mining. 17. Write different methods used for data visualization. 18. Describe distributed DSS technology. 19. Explain different procedures to develop ES. 20. Explain the topology to build an Expert System. 21. Write different benefits and limitations of ES. 22. Write different classifications of groupware and also highlight the criteria for classification. 23. Describe the components of EIS. 24. Write about the characteristics of Data warehouse. 25. Explain different types and levels of decisions.

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