The component of a decision support system (DSS) that manages and coordinates the other major components is the _____.
A) DSS database
B) DSS engine
C) DSS model base
D) DSS user interface

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The DSS engine is the main control component of the DSS that manages and coordinates the other major components, such as the database, model base, and user interface. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. The DSS database stores the data used by the system, the DSS model base includes the mathematical and analytical models used for decision making, and the DSS user interface allows the user to interact with the system. However, none of these components manage and coordinate the other major components.

The Component of a Decision Support System (DSS) That Manages