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SSCP Question #260: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: DSS emphasizes flexibility in the decision making approach of users.. A Decision Support System (DSS) is specifically designed for semi-structured and unstructured problems - exactly the kind found in threats and risks analysis where data is incomplete and judgment is required. Its hallmark is flexibility: it empowers users to explore scenarios, mo

Submitted by jordan8· Apr 18, 2026Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis

Question

Which of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC of a decision support system (DSS) in regards to Threats and Risks Analysis?

Options

  • ADSS is aimed at solving highly structured problems.
  • BDSS emphasizes flexibility in the decision making approach of users.
  • CDSS supports only structured decision-making tasks.
  • DDSS combines the use of models with non-traditional data access and retrieval functions.

Explanation

A Decision Support System (DSS) is specifically designed for semi-structured and unstructured problems - exactly the kind found in threats and risks analysis where data is incomplete and judgment is required. Its hallmark is flexibility: it empowers users to explore scenarios, model variables, and adapt their analytical approach. DSS does not target highly structured or fully structured decisions (those belong to Management Information Systems or transaction processing systems), and while DSS uses models with various data retrieval, 'non-traditional' is not its defining characteristic.

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#Decision Support Systems (DSS)#Risk Analysis Tools#Decision Making Flexibility

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