Accounting Multiple Choice Question – 8 January 2025

An information system which combines data and analytical models or data analysis tools to help with semi-structured and unstructured problem solving of an operational nature is called?

Select ONE answer:

1. An expert support system
2. A decision support system
3. A knowledge work system
4. An office automation system

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 2

1. Not correct
2. Correct == > An information system which combines data and analytical models or data analysis tools to help with semi-structured and unstructured problem solving and decision making in an operational context is a decision support system (2). An expert support system (1) is a sophisticated database that pools data from internal and external sources and makes information available to senior managers in an easy-to-use form so they can make strategic, unstructured decisions. A knowledge work system (3) facilitates the creation and integration of new knowledge into an organisation while an office automation system (4) increases the productivity of data and information workers.
3. Not correct
4. Not correct

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