quiz 2 Flashcards
Which of the following best describes data mining?
Using business intelligence techniques on a variety of data sources brought together in a data warehouse
Which best describes what is meant by the term stakeholder?
Anyone who is affected by the database
Which of the following represents best practices for interviews?
Prepare questions beforehand, Have someone other than the interviewer take notes, Keep participants on task
A document that summarizes and displays data is called a:
Report
If you encounter a term or abbreviation in a form that you don’t understand, you should:
Make sure you ask until the term is clarified
Which of the following should you use as part of your documentation of the data gathering process?
Copies of all forms and reports reviewed, Notes from interviews, Summaries of questionnaires
Something a database must do to fulfill its purpose is called a:
Requirement
Which of the following is a collection of various data sources including documents used for data mining?
Data warehouse
Which of the following is a type of database optimized for processing transactions in real time?
Transaction processing system
Observing people at work to see how they interact with the data is called:
Work shadowing
Which of the following best describes the type of document known as a procedure?
A document that outlines the approved steps for completing a business process
Which of the following is a set of tools for analyzing trend and patterns in business data?
Business intelligence
