Elena is trying to decide whether she should expand her ice cream shop to a bigger space. She decides to be very methodical about it and follow the phases of the decision-making process she learned in college. She has developed a few alternatives. Elena built a model in Excel so she could test her assumptions. This is an example of _______________.
A)decision support system
B)digital dashboard
C)functional area information system
D)group decision support system
E)expert system

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Elena's use of Excel to test her assumptions and aid in her decision-making process meets the criteria of a decision support system (DSS). A DSS is an interactive computer-based system that helps users analyze data and generate insights to support decision-making. It can include tools such as modeling and simulation, data analysis, and visualization.

Elena Is Trying to Decide Whether She Should Expand Her