Question 1

The functional view of the enterprise system architecture defines the physical components of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

ERP vendors break the software up into ________ which organizations can selectively implement to support their different functional areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  programs 
B)  systems 
C)  applications 
D)  modules 
A)  programs 
B)  systems 
C)  applications 
D)  modules

Question 3

Briefly describe three different benefits of using an SOA for an ERP implementation.

Accepted Answer

Potential SOA benefits can be classed as

Question 4

In ERP software, the procurement module includes the best practices on purchasing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the ERP system, user ________ are set up to define the access rights for each and every functional user of the system.

Accepted Answer

A)  accounts 
B)  GUIs 
C)  applications 
D)  roles 
E)  none of the above 
A)  accounts 
B)  GUIs 
C)  applications 
D)  roles 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

In ________ environments, clients only need access to the Internet and a standard browser like Internet Explorer with a few plug-ins to interact with ERP applications.

Accepted Answer

A)  server-centric 
B)  web-based 
C)  client-centric 
D)  n-tier client/server 
A)  server-centric 
B)  web-based 
C)  client-centric 
D)  n-tier client/server

Question 7

Briefly describe three different drawbacks of using an SOA for an ERP implementation.

Accepted Answer

Because SOAs are so new there are a numb

Question 8

A ________ module helps customers get more direct access to applications such as tracking the status of their orders.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-service 
B)  project management 
C)  business intelligence 
D)  database 
E)  sales management 
A)  self-service 
B)  project management 
C)  business intelligence 
D)  database 
E)  sales management

Question 9

The core of many ERP systems is the ________ module.

Accepted Answer

A)  sales and marketing 
B)  purchasing 
C)  logistics 
D)  finance 
E)  process management 
A)  sales and marketing 
B)  purchasing 
C)  logistics 
D)  finance 
E)  process management

Question 10

ERP software provides business functionality for everything except human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One benefit of the ________ module is that it helps companies comply with the government rules of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Accepted Answer

A)  accounting 
B)  sales and marketing 
C)  production 
D)  finance 
A)  accounting 
B)  sales and marketing 
C)  production 
D)  finance

Question 12

Why are infrastructure considerations so important when implementing an ERP system?

Accepted Answer

With respect to ERP infrastructure, cons

Question 13

Production modules have evolved from MRP II into ERP systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The GUI resides on the ________ layer of the three-tier system architecture.

Accepted Answer

A)  logical 
B)  presentation 
C)  GUI 
D)  application 
E)  none of the above 
A)  logical 
B)  presentation 
C)  GUI 
D)  application 
E)  none of the above

Question 15

When a new employee is hired and enrolled in the company benefits plan, this would involve using the human resources module.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the typical modules available in an ERP system?

Accepted Answer

While the names of the modules may vary

Question 17

In the three-tier architecture, the application, database, and ________ layers are separated into independent operating units.

Accepted Answer

A)  network 
B)  security 
C)  protocol control 
D)  application 
E)  presentation 
A)  network 
B)  security 
C)  protocol control 
D)  application 
E)  presentation

Question 18

Employee data is managed in the ________ module.

Accepted Answer

A)  database 
B)  purchasing 
C)  sales and marketing 
D)  credit management 
E)  human resource 
A)  database 
B)  purchasing 
C)  sales and marketing 
D)  credit management 
E)  human resource

Question 19

A web-based portal allows users to get access to their ERP applications through their browser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ERP system ________ determines the relationships between all the complex IT components.

Accepted Answer

A)  network 
B)  layout 
C)  architecture 
D)  middleware 
A)  network 
B)  layout 
C)  architecture 
D)  middleware

The functional view of the enterprise system architecture defines the physical components of the system.

ERP vendors break the software up into ________ which organizations can selectively implement to support their different functional areas.

Briefly describe three different benefits of using an SOA for an ERP implementation.

In ERP software, the procurement module includes the best practices on purchasing.

In the ERP system, user ________ are set up to define the access rights for each and every functional user of the system.

In ________ environments, clients only need access to the Internet and a standard browser like Internet Explorer with a few plug-ins to interact with ERP applications.

Briefly describe three different drawbacks of using an SOA for an ERP implementation.

A ________ module helps customers get more direct access to applications such as tracking the status of their orders.

The core of many ERP systems is the ________ module.

ERP software provides business functionality for everything except human resources.

One benefit of the ________ module is that it helps companies comply with the government rules of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Why are infrastructure considerations so important when implementing an ERP system?

Production modules have evolved from MRP II into ERP systems.

The GUI resides on the ________ layer of the three-tier system architecture.

When a new employee is hired and enrolled in the company benefits plan, this would involve using the human resources module.

What are the typical modules available in an ERP system?

In the three-tier architecture, the application, database, and ________ layers are separated into independent operating units.

Employee data is managed in the ________ module.

A web-based portal allows users to get access to their ERP applications through their browser.

The ERP system ________ determines the relationships between all the complex IT components.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Development Life Cycle

Implementation Strategies

Software and Vendor Selection

Operational and Post Implementation

Program and Project Management

Global, Ethics, and Security Management

Supply Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management

Organizational Change and Business Process Reengineering

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Exam 3: Enterprise Systems Architecture

The functional view of the enterprise system architecture defines the physical components of the system.

ERP vendors break the software up into ________ which organizations can selectively implement to support their different functional areas.

Briefly describe three different benefits of using an SOA for an ERP implementation.

In ERP software, the procurement module includes the best practices on purchasing.

In the ERP system, user ________ are set up to define the access rights for each and every functional user of the system.

In ________ environments, clients only need access to the Internet and a standard browser like Internet Explorer with a few plug-ins to interact with ERP applications.

Briefly describe three different drawbacks of using an SOA for an ERP implementation.

A ________ module helps customers get more direct access to applications such as tracking the status of their orders.

The core of many ERP systems is the ________ module.

ERP software provides business functionality for everything except human resources.

One benefit of the ________ module is that it helps companies comply with the government rules of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Why are infrastructure considerations so important when implementing an ERP system?

Production modules have evolved from MRP II into ERP systems.

The GUI resides on the ________ layer of the three-tier system architecture.

When a new employee is hired and enrolled in the company benefits plan, this would involve using the human resources module.

What are the typical modules available in an ERP system?

In the three-tier architecture, the application, database, and ________ layers are separated into independent operating units.

Employee data is managed in the ________ module.

A web-based portal allows users to get access to their ERP applications through their browser.

The ERP system ________ determines the relationships between all the complex IT components.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Development Life Cycle

Implementation Strategies

Software and Vendor Selection

Operational and Post Implementation

Program and Project Management

Global, Ethics, and Security Management

Supply Chain Management

Customer Relationship Management

Organizational Change and Business Process Reengineering

Filters