Question 1

It is important to include ________ in the vendor selection process since this will help in change management later on.

Accepted Answer

A)  attorneys 
B)  consultants 
C)  executives 
D)  end-users 
E)  none of the above 
A)  attorneys 
B)  consultants 
C)  executives 
D)  end-users 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

The ________ document will describe the level of importance of each function for each department within the company.

Accepted Answer

A)  design 
B)  functional requirements 
C)  RFP 
D)  vendor requirements 
A)  design 
B)  functional requirements 
C)  RFP 
D)  vendor requirements

Question 3

What is meant by TCO and how is it used to evaluate ERP system bids?

Accepted Answer

TCO is short for "Total Cost of Ownershi

Question 4

The RFP should specify what infrastructure the company already has in place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ that specialize in selection of ERP vendors may be brought in at the beginning of the process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Consultants 
B)  Attornies 
C)  Managers 
D)  Executives 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Consultants 
B)  Attornies 
C)  Managers 
D)  Executives 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Once the departmental functions and business processes have been documented, a written request, or ________ is sent to potential ERP vendors asking for information.

Accepted Answer

A)  RFI 
B)  RFP 
C)  RFB 
D)  functional requirements analysis 
A)  RFI 
B)  RFP 
C)  RFB 
D)  functional requirements analysis

Question 7

________ was the first ERP vendor to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise software across its whole product line.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oracle 
B)  PeopleSoft 
C)  SAP 
D)  Lawson 
E)  SSA Global 
A)  Oracle 
B)  PeopleSoft 
C)  SAP 
D)  Lawson 
E)  SSA Global

Question 8

A business should not bother to examine what ERP packages their competition uses when selecting an ERP vendor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What should be the first step in the process of selecting an ERP vendor?

Accepted Answer

The first step should be to research all

Question 10

Potential customers often use the ________ as a financial framework for evaluating the different ERP systems proposed to them.

Accepted Answer

A)  ROI 
B)  NPV 
C)  PP 
D)  TCO 
A)  ROI 
B)  NPV 
C)  PP 
D)  TCO

Question 11

Negotiating with two ERP vendors will yield a higher purchase price.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Senior management must be committed to the ERP project in terms of both resources and time or the project is doomed to failure from the beginning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When selecting an ERP software package, it is important to research all aspects of the package including the platform on which it will run.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Most companies base their ERP system requirements on a business process reengineering analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Describe three different factors that should be researched when examining potential ERP vendors.

Accepted Answer

Because ERP systems are so complex, ther

Question 16

Company size is an important factor to consider when choosing an ERP package since some packages don't work well with large numbers of users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Some ERP vendors have focused their products on specific IT platforms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Microsoft's ERP product is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fusion. 
B)  Great Plains. 
C)  NetWeaver. 
D)  Epicor. 
A)  Fusion. 
B)  Great Plains. 
C)  NetWeaver. 
D)  Epicor.

Question 19

It is good to ask department managers and subject matter experts if they have any knowledge or experience with ERP vendors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is important to consider the ERP vendor's overall financial position when selecting an ERP vendor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is important to include ________ in the vendor selection process since this will help in change management later on.

The ________ document will describe the level of importance of each function for each department within the company.

What is meant by TCO and how is it used to evaluate ERP system bids?

The RFP should specify what infrastructure the company already has in place.

________ that specialize in selection of ERP vendors may be brought in at the beginning of the process.

Once the departmental functions and business processes have been documented, a written request, or ________ is sent to potential ERP vendors asking for information.

________ was the first ERP vendor to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise software across its whole product line.

A business should not bother to examine what ERP packages their competition uses when selecting an ERP vendor.

What should be the first step in the process of selecting an ERP vendor?

Potential customers often use the ________ as a financial framework for evaluating the different ERP systems proposed to them.

Negotiating with two ERP vendors will yield a higher purchase price.

Senior management must be committed to the ERP project in terms of both resources and time or the project is doomed to failure from the beginning.

When selecting an ERP software package, it is important to research all aspects of the package including the platform on which it will run.

Most companies base their ERP system requirements on a business process reengineering analysis.

Describe three different factors that should be researched when examining potential ERP vendors.

Company size is an important factor to consider when choosing an ERP package since some packages don't work well with large numbers of users.

Some ERP vendors have focused their products on specific IT platforms.

Microsoft's ERP product is called:

It is good to ask department managers and subject matter experts if they have any knowledge or experience with ERP vendors.

It is important to consider the ERP vendor's overall financial position when selecting an ERP vendor.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Enterprise Systems Architecture

Development Life Cycle

Implementation Strategies

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

Exam 6: Software and Vendor Selection

It is important to include ________ in the vendor selection process since this will help in change management later on.

The ________ document will describe the level of importance of each function for each department within the company.

What is meant by TCO and how is it used to evaluate ERP system bids?

The RFP should specify what infrastructure the company already has in place.

________ that specialize in selection of ERP vendors may be brought in at the beginning of the process.

Once the departmental functions and business processes have been documented, a written request, or ________ is sent to potential ERP vendors asking for information.

________ was the first ERP vendor to develop and deploy 100 percent internet-enabled enterprise software across its whole product line.

A business should not bother to examine what ERP packages their competition uses when selecting an ERP vendor.

What should be the first step in the process of selecting an ERP vendor?

Potential customers often use the ________ as a financial framework for evaluating the different ERP systems proposed to them.

Negotiating with two ERP vendors will yield a higher purchase price.

Senior management must be committed to the ERP project in terms of both resources and time or the project is doomed to failure from the beginning.

When selecting an ERP software package, it is important to research all aspects of the package including the platform on which it will run.

Most companies base their ERP system requirements on a business process reengineering analysis.

Describe three different factors that should be researched when examining potential ERP vendors.

Company size is an important factor to consider when choosing an ERP package since some packages don't work well with large numbers of users.

Some ERP vendors have focused their products on specific IT platforms.

Microsoft's ERP product is called:

It is good to ask department managers and subject matter experts if they have any knowledge or experience with ERP vendors.

It is important to consider the ERP vendor's overall financial position when selecting an ERP vendor.

Introduction to Enterprise Systems for Management

Systems Integration

Enterprise Systems Architecture

Development Life Cycle

Implementation Strategies

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