Question 1

The processing element of an information system can be distributed to client computers to create a form of a client server system called a distributed data client server system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following statements about an ERP system is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   It enables personnel throughout an organization to view the same data.
B)   It makes extensive use of legacy systems.
C)   It is small with a comprehensive set of functionality.
D)   It does not consist of modules.
E)   The largest vendor of ERP systems is Baan. A

Question 3

In order to be a valuable backbone of the company, ERP systems must be integrated with:

Accepted Answer

A)   the internet.
B)   supply chain management.
C)   customer relationship management.
D)   business intelligence.
E)   all of the above E

Question 4

Describe the benefits of enterprise-wide systems.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The scope of the modules (e.g., accounting, human resources, etc.), the fact that an ERP system works across an entire organization, and the sheer size of an ERP system are the defining characteristics of ERP systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A major difference between HTML and XML is that HTML describes the content of a page or file only in terms of how it is to be displayed and interacted with, XML describes the content in terms of what data is being included.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first step in ERP implementation is:

Accepted Answer

A)   organize the project team.
B)   develop a training plan.
C)   map the current business processes.
D)   document business procedures.
E)   backup existing data.

Question 8

The implementation of "best-of-breed" systems in one enterprise:

Accepted Answer

A)   will result in the best overall system.
B)   may lead to additional costs of implementation and maintenance.
C)   can cause reduced need for integration.
D)   will be recommended by most consulting companies.
E)   none of the above

Question 9

The integration of ERP systems with other systems:

Accepted Answer

A)   is relatively easy.
B)   is very complex.
C)   is too expensive.
D)   leads to sub-optimal performance.
E)   detracts from the ERP's value.

Question 10

An ERP implementation can best be described by which of the following scenarios?

Accepted Answer

A)   Definition, Operations Analysis, Build, Solution Design, Transition, Production
B)   Definition, Operations Analysis, Solution Design, Transition, Build, Production
C)   Definition, Operation Analysis, Solution Design, Build, Transition, Production
D)   Definition, Solution Design, Build, Transition, Operation Analysis, Production
E)   Definition, Solution Design, Build, Transition, Production, Operation Analysis

Question 11

Which of the following statements is the best description of XML?

Accepted Answer

A)   XML provides a mechanism for any document builder to define new XML and HTML tags.
B)   XML can only be used in a single system.
C)   XML provides a mechanism for any document builder to define new XML tags.
D)   XML is only used for the integration of systems from the internet back into the basic information systems of the company.
E)   all of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is true about relational databases?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are linked by identifying a common field between two or more individual files in the database.
B)   They are not used in ERP systems.
C)   They always require the use of an intranet.
D)   They are only sold by Oracle.
E)   all of the above

Question 13

An ERP system is flexible in the initial stages of implementation, but this flexibility decreases over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

System sizing means:

Accepted Answer

A)   assessing the volume and processing requirements that will be placed in a new information system.
B)   determining the size of the system required.
C)   determining hardware and software requirements.
D)   eliminating risks and checking the platform on which the system is intended to run.
E)   all of the above

Question 15

List three differences between XML and HTML.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A three-tier client-server system is comprised of application servers, clients, and a network server.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A database system commonly used for SAP is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Microsoft's relational database system
B)   SQL Server
C)   IBM's DB2
D)   Oracle
E)   all of the above

Question 18

Systems sizing is the process used to determine whether the system has the capacity to handle the volumes that will be required of it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Y2K is a term referring to:

Accepted Answer

A)   the year 2000.
B)   an internet virus.
C)   a client-server system.
D)   collaborative systems.
E)   legacy systems.

Question 20

Extensible markup language and middleware could be used to:

Accepted Answer

A)   integrate ERP with other applications.
B)   develop custom software applications.
C)   eliminate the reliance on ERP systems.
D)   adjust source code easily.
E)   report troubleshooting results within the firm.

Exam 4: Enterprise-Wide and Inter-Enterprise Systems

The processing element of an information system can be distributed to client computers to create a form of a client server system called a distributed data client server system.

Which of the following statements about an ERP system is true?

In order to be a valuable backbone of the company, ERP systems must be integrated with:

Describe the benefits of enterprise-wide systems.

The scope of the modules (e.g., accounting, human resources, etc.), the fact that an ERP system works across an entire organization, and the sheer size of an ERP system are the defining characteristics of ERP systems.

A major difference between HTML and XML is that HTML describes the content of a page or file only in terms of how it is to be displayed and interacted with, XML describes the content in terms of what data is being included.

The first step in ERP implementation is:

The implementation of "best-of-breed" systems in one enterprise:

The integration of ERP systems with other systems:

An ERP implementation can best be described by which of the following scenarios?

Which of the following statements is the best description of XML?

Which of the following is true about relational databases?

An ERP system is flexible in the initial stages of implementation, but this flexibility decreases over time.

System sizing means:

List three differences between XML and HTML.

A three-tier client-server system is comprised of application servers, clients, and a network server.

A database system commonly used for SAP is:

Systems sizing is the process used to determine whether the system has the capacity to handle the volumes that will be required of it.

Y2K is a term referring to:

Extensible markup language and middleware could be used to: