The correct answer is: B. means of measuring system-development time spent on the project.
The other options are all key components of the evaluation process in building a DSS.
- Criteria for evaluation are the standards against which the DSS will be judged. They should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.
- Means of monitoring the progress of the DSS are used to track the development of the DSS and ensure that it is on track to meet its objectives.
- Formal review process is used to assess the DSS and make recommendations for improvement.
The time spent on developing the DSS is not a key component of the evaluation process because it is not directly related to the quality of the DSS. A DSS can be developed quickly or slowly, but it is the quality of the DSS that matters most.