Question 1

Which of the following statements is least likely to be true about a data warehouse?

Accepted Answer

A) It is constructed for quick searching and ad hoc queries. 
B) It was an original part of all ERP systems. 
C) It contains data that are normally extracted periodically from the operating databases. 
D) It may be deployed by organizations that have not implemented an ERP. 
A) It is constructed for quick searching and ad hoc queries. 
B) It was an original part of all ERP systems. 
C) It contains data that are normally extracted periodically from the operating databases. 
D) It may be deployed by organizations that have not implemented an ERP. B

Question 2

Data warehousing processes do not include

Accepted Answer

A) modeling data 
B) condensing data 
C) extracting data 
D) transforming data 
A) modeling data 
B) condensing data 
C) extracting data 
D) transforming data B

Question 3

Which of the following is usually not part of an ERP's core applications?

Accepted Answer

A) OLTP applications 
B) sales and distribution applications 
C) business planning applications 
D) OLAP applications 
A) OLTP applications 
B) sales and distribution applications 
C) business planning applications 
D) OLAP applications D

Question 4

What is SCM software?

Accepted Answer

Supply-chain management software is desi

Question 5

What is the purpose of role-based governance software?

Accepted Answer

It monitors role creation and

Question 6

Companies typically modify an ERP to accommodate the existing business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is usually not part of an ERP's OLAP applications?

Accepted Answer

A) logistics 
B) decision support systems 
C) ad hoc analysis 
D) what-if analysis 
A) logistics 
B) decision support systems 
C) ad hoc analysis 
D) what-if analysis

Question 8

The big bang approach

Accepted Answer

A) is more ambitious and risky than the phased-in approach 
B) is a popular alternative to the phased-in approach 
C) reduces the chance of system failure 
D) all of the above 
A) is more ambitious and risky than the phased-in approach 
B) is a popular alternative to the phased-in approach 
C) reduces the chance of system failure 
D) all of the above

Question 9

ERP implementations are at risk for extensive cost overruns.Discuss three of the more commonly experienced problems area.

Accepted Answer

Training.Training costs are invariably h

Question 10

OLAP stands for online application processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Data mining typically focuses on the operational databases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is a data warehouse?

Accepted Answer

A data warehouse is a database construct

Question 13

Core applications are also called OLAP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Drill-down capability is an OLAP feature of data mining tools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Data cleansing is a step performed by external auditors to identify and repair invalid data prior to the audit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Distinguish between the two-tier and three-tier client server model.Describe when each would be used.

Accepted Answer

In a two-tier architecture,the server ha

Question 17

What should management do to assess the potential benefits from implementing an ERP?

Accepted Answer

To assess benefits,management first need

Question 18

The primary goal of installing an ERP system is achieving business process reengineering to improve customer service,reduce production time,increase productivity,and improve decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Slicing and dicing permits the disaggregation of data to reveal underlying details.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In two-tier architecture,the database and application functions are separated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following statements is least likely to be true about a data warehouse?

Data warehousing processes do not include

Which of the following is usually not part of an ERP's core applications?

What is SCM software?

What is the purpose of role-based governance software?

Companies typically modify an ERP to accommodate the existing business processes.

Which of the following is usually not part of an ERP's OLAP applications?

The big bang approach

ERP implementations are at risk for extensive cost overruns.Discuss three of the more commonly experienced problems area.

OLAP stands for online application processing.

Data mining typically focuses on the operational databases.

What is a data warehouse?

Core applications are also called OLAP.

Drill-down capability is an OLAP feature of data mining tools.

Data cleansing is a step performed by external auditors to identify and repair invalid data prior to the audit.

Distinguish between the two-tier and three-tier client server model.Describe when each would be used.

What should management do to assess the potential benefits from implementing an ERP?

The primary goal of installing an ERP system is achieving business process reengineering to improve customer service,reduce production time,increase productivity,and improve decision-making.

Slicing and dicing permits the disaggregation of data to reveal underlying details.

In two-tier architecture,the database and application functions are separated.

The Information System: an Accountants Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics,fraud,and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

Financial Reporting,and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The Rea Approach to Business Process Modeling

Electronic Commerce Systems

Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle

Auditing It Controls Part I: Sarbanes-Oxley and It Governance

Auditing It Controls Part II: Security and Access

Auditing It Controls Part III: Systems Development, program Changes, and Application Auditing

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Exam 11: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Which of the following statements is least likely to be true about a data warehouse?

Data warehousing processes do not include

Which of the following is usually not part of an ERP's core applications?

What is SCM software?

What is the purpose of role-based governance software?

Companies typically modify an ERP to accommodate the existing business processes.

Which of the following is usually not part of an ERP's OLAP applications?

The big bang approach

ERP implementations are at risk for extensive cost overruns.Discuss three of the more commonly experienced problems area.

OLAP stands for online application processing.

Data mining typically focuses on the operational databases.

What is a data warehouse?

Core applications are also called OLAP.

Drill-down capability is an OLAP feature of data mining tools.

Data cleansing is a step performed by external auditors to identify and repair invalid data prior to the audit.

Distinguish between the two-tier and three-tier client server model.Describe when each would be used.

What should management do to assess the potential benefits from implementing an ERP?

The primary goal of installing an ERP system is achieving business process reengineering to improve customer service,reduce production time,increase productivity,and improve decision-making.

Slicing and dicing permits the disaggregation of data to reveal underlying details.

In two-tier architecture,the database and application functions are separated.

The Information System: an Accountants Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics,fraud,and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

Financial Reporting,and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The Rea Approach to Business Process Modeling

Electronic Commerce Systems

Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle

Auditing It Controls Part I: Sarbanes-Oxley and It Governance

Auditing It Controls Part II: Security and Access

Auditing It Controls Part III: Systems Development, program Changes, and Application Auditing

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