A/An ____ Is Thought of as a Decision Support Tool

question 26

Multiple Choice

A/An ____ is thought of as a decision support tool for collecting information from multiple sources and making that information available to end users in a consolidated,consistent manner.

• A) database
• B) data warehouse
• C) EDI system
• D) e-catalog
• E) reverse auction

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Definitions:

Van der Waals Interaction

A weak force of attraction between molecules or parts of molecules that results from transient fluctuating electrical charges.

Hydrogen Bond

A weak chemical bond formed between the hydrogen atom of one molecule and an electronegative atom (often oxygen or nitrogen) of another molecule.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges through the transfer of one or more electrons from one atom to the other.

Specific Heat

The amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius, a property that varies among different substances.