A Fast-Developing Medium with Potential for 'Information Overload

question 31

Multiple Choice

A fast-developing medium with potential for 'information overload'. To which of the following information processing technologies is this constraint most relevant.

• A) Internet
• B) Decision support systems
• C) Extranet
• D) Local area networks
• E) Expert systems

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

Standard deviation measures the amount of dispersion or variability in a set of values, indicating how much the individual data points differ from the mean or average.

Utility Score

A numerical assessment that quantifies the satisfaction or utility an individual receives from making certain choices or consuming various goods and services.

Rate of Return

The increase or decrease in value of an investment over a set period, depicted as a percentage of the investment's starting cost.

Variance

A statistical measure that represents the dispersion of a set of data points or investment returns around their mean, indicating their spread or risk.