1. An iconic model may be ______________.
A. three dimensional
B. two dimensional
C. multi-dimensional
D. none of the above
2. Analog models are usually ___________ charts or diagrams.
A. three dimensional
B. two dimensional
C. multi-dimensional
D. none of the above
3. A/An _____________ processes are fuzzy, complex problems for which there are no cutand-dried
solution methods.
A. structured
B. unstructured
C. multi-structured
D. semi-structured
4. The _____________ phase begins with the identification of organizational goals and
objectives related to an issue of concern and determination of whether they are met.
A. intelligence
B. design
C. choice
D. implementation
5. _______________ is the conceptualization of a problem in an attempt to place it in a
definable category, possibly leading to a standard solution approach.
A. Problem decomposition
B. Problem identification
C. Problem classification
D. Problem solving
6. __________________ is a process of choosing among two or more alternative courses
of action for the purpose of attaining one or more goals.
A. Decision making
B. DSS
C. Problem solving
D. KMS
7. Most DSS analyses are performed numerically with _____________ models.
A. mathematical
B. mental
C. iconic
D. analog
8. ____________ is one of the most important aspects of the analytical hierarchy process,
which helps decision makers incorporate both quantitative and qualitative factors into
their decision-making models.
A. Decomposition
B. Identification
C. Classification
D. Problem solving
9. Models have ____________ that describe the alternatives from among which a
manager must choose.
A. decision variables
B. result variables
C. static variables
D. dynamic variables
10. ________________ may also apply when simplifying assumptions are used in modeling
a specific problem.
A. Sub-optimization
B. Optimization
C. Optimizer
D. None of the above
11. ________________ is probably the most common descriptive modeling method.
A. Simulation
B. Scenario
C. Problem classification
D. Problem solving
12. A ____________ is a statement of assumptions about the operating environment of a
particular system at a given time; that is a narrative description of the decision situation
setting.
A. Simulation
B. Scenario
C. Problem classification
D. Problem solving
13. ______________ analysis is used to determine the robustness of any given alternative;
slight changes in the parameters should ideally lead to slight or no changes in the
alternative chosen.
A. Sensitivity analysis
B. Goal seeking
C. Simulation
D. What-if analysis
14. __________ analysis is used to examine major changes in the parameters
A. Sensitivity analysis
B. Goal seeking
C. Simulation
D. What-if analysis
15. ______________ helps a manager determine values of the decision variables to meet a
specific objective.
A. Sensitivity analysis
B. Goal seeking
C. Simulation
D. What-if analysis
16. ___________ involves defining long range goals and policies for resource allocation.
A. Strategic planning
B. Management control
C. Operational control
D. None of the above
17. ______________ deals with the acquisition and efficient use of resources in the
accomplishment of organizational goals.
A. Strategic planning
B. Management control
C. Operational control
D. None of the above
18. __________ deals with the efficient and effective execution of specific tasks.
A. Strategic planning
B. Management control
C. Operational control
D. None of the above
