Question 1

The ________ approach to system conversion has the highest risk of the different conversion approaches.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct cutover 
B)  pilot 
C)  phased 
D)  parallel 
E)  none of the above 
A)  direct cutover 
B)  pilot 
C)  phased 
D)  parallel 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

Consultants may use scripts and ________ to help automate some of the more common tasks that occur during an implementation.

Accepted Answer

A)  wizards 
B)  merlins 
C)  consultants 
D)  hardware 
E)  none of the above 
A)  wizards 
B)  merlins 
C)  consultants 
D)  hardware 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

Since ERP systems use packaged software, they are very similar to PC-based software packages like Microsoft Office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ERP life cycle is often just as rigorous as the traditional ________ life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A)  network 
B)  project 
C)  BIM 
D)  SDLC 
A)  network 
B)  project 
C)  BIM 
D)  SDLC

Question 5

An ERP Implementation plan is used to create a roadmap for the implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Deloitte & Touche developed an ERP implementation methodology called RAD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the traditional ERP life cycle a gap analysis should be conducted in the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  investigation 
B)  scope and commitment 
C)  analysis and design 
D)  acquisition and development 
E)  implementation 
A)  investigation 
B)  scope and commitment 
C)  analysis and design 
D)  acquisition and development 
E)  implementation

Question 8

ERP packages are complex software packages with embedded business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the main phases or stages of the traditional SDLC.

Accepted Answer

The traditional SDLC breaks the system d

Question 10

The use of rapid implementation methodologies for ERP implementations has drastically decreased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

ERP system development can make use of prototyping methodologies by using a(n) ________ to get more immediate user feedback as the system is being developed.

Accepted Answer

A)  CASE tool 
B)  Web server 
C)  Web-based input form 
D)  sandbox 
A)  CASE tool 
B)  Web server 
C)  Web-based input form 
D)  sandbox

Question 12

What is change management? What role does it play in the ERP life cycle?

Accepted Answer

Change management (CM) is important for

Question 13

In the 1990s Hershey Corp. lost millions of dollars when their supply chain distribution systems were disrupted by their ERP implementation during their holiday sales period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The SDLC provides a systematic process for planning, ________, and creating an information system for organizations.

Accepted Answer

A)  designing 
B)  purchasing 
C)  managing 
D)  financing 
E)  visualizing 
A)  designing 
B)  purchasing 
C)  managing 
D)  financing 
E)  visualizing

Question 15

The cost/benefits of a system that can be quantified are called intangible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During the Acquisition and Development stage of the ERP life cycle, the data team works on multiplying data from the old system to the new one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The implementation phase of the ERP life cycle is also sometimes called the ________ stage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Go-Live 
B)  shortest 
C)  longest 
D)  failure 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Go-Live 
B)  shortest 
C)  longest 
D)  failure 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

When the government wants to develop a new procurement tracking system for its military they would probably build it using:

Accepted Answer

A)  prototyping. 
B)  SDLC processes. 
C)  end-user development. 
D)  the ERP life cycle. 
A)  prototyping. 
B)  SDLC processes. 
C)  end-user development. 
D)  the ERP life cycle.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a typical problem with using the SDLC process for developing a new system?

Accepted Answer

A)  too expensive 
B)  too rigorous 
C)  takes too long 
D)  too much documentation 
A)  too expensive 
B)  too rigorous 
C)  takes too long 
D)  too much documentation

Question 20

In the analysis phase, the development team should consist of just consultants and technical specialists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The ________ approach to system conversion has the highest risk of the different conversion approaches.

Consultants may use scripts and ________ to help automate some of the more common tasks that occur during an implementation.

Since ERP systems use packaged software, they are very similar to PC-based software packages like Microsoft Office.

The ERP life cycle is often just as rigorous as the traditional ________ life cycle.

An ERP Implementation plan is used to create a roadmap for the implementation.

Deloitte & Touche developed an ERP implementation methodology called RAD.

In the traditional ERP life cycle a gap analysis should be conducted in the ________ stage.

ERP packages are complex software packages with embedded business processes.

Describe the main phases or stages of the traditional SDLC.

The use of rapid implementation methodologies for ERP implementations has drastically decreased.

ERP system development can make use of prototyping methodologies by using a(n) ________ to get more immediate user feedback as the system is being developed.

What is change management? What role does it play in the ERP life cycle?

In the 1990s Hershey Corp. lost millions of dollars when their supply chain distribution systems were disrupted by their ERP implementation during their holiday sales period.

The SDLC provides a systematic process for planning, ________, and creating an information system for organizations.

The cost/benefits of a system that can be quantified are called intangible.

During the Acquisition and Development stage of the ERP life cycle, the data team works on multiplying data from the old system to the new one.

The implementation phase of the ERP life cycle is also sometimes called the ________ stage.

When the government wants to develop a new procurement tracking system for its military they would probably build it using:

Which of the following is not a typical problem with using the SDLC process for developing a new system?

In the analysis phase, the development team should consist of just consultants and technical specialists.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Enterprise Systems Architecture

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 4: Development Life Cycle

The ________ approach to system conversion has the highest risk of the different conversion approaches.

Consultants may use scripts and ________ to help automate some of the more common tasks that occur during an implementation.

Since ERP systems use packaged software, they are very similar to PC-based software packages like Microsoft Office.

The ERP life cycle is often just as rigorous as the traditional ________ life cycle.

An ERP Implementation plan is used to create a roadmap for the implementation.

Deloitte & Touche developed an ERP implementation methodology called RAD.

In the traditional ERP life cycle a gap analysis should be conducted in the ________ stage.

ERP packages are complex software packages with embedded business processes.

Describe the main phases or stages of the traditional SDLC.

The use of rapid implementation methodologies for ERP implementations has drastically decreased.

ERP system development can make use of prototyping methodologies by using a(n) ________ to get more immediate user feedback as the system is being developed.

What is change management? What role does it play in the ERP life cycle?

In the 1990s Hershey Corp. lost millions of dollars when their supply chain distribution systems were disrupted by their ERP implementation during their holiday sales period.

The SDLC provides a systematic process for planning, ________, and creating an information system for organizations.

The cost/benefits of a system that can be quantified are called intangible.

During the Acquisition and Development stage of the ERP life cycle, the data team works on multiplying data from the old system to the new one.

The implementation phase of the ERP life cycle is also sometimes called the ________ stage.

When the government wants to develop a new procurement tracking system for its military they would probably build it using:

Which of the following is not a typical problem with using the SDLC process for developing a new system?

In the analysis phase, the development team should consist of just consultants and technical specialists.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Enterprise Systems Architecture

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