Question 1

The advantages and disadvantages of modular implementation are:

Accepted Answer

A) Full system integration is available but hardware incompatibilities exist. 
B) Reduces the risks associated with installation and operation of the system, but full system integration is not available. 
C) All employees are exposed to some portion of the ERP system but critical information is still in the legacy system. 
D) Critical information is still available in the legacy system but technical support is not readily available for the legacy system. 
A) Full system integration is available but hardware incompatibilities exist. 
B) Reduces the risks associated with installation and operation of the system, but full system integration is not available. 
C) All employees are exposed to some portion of the ERP system but critical information is still in the legacy system. 
D) Critical information is still available in the legacy system but technical support is not readily available for the legacy system.

Question 2

Which of the following advantages is least likely to be experienced by a company implementing an enterprise resource planning ERP) system?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduced cost 
B) Improved efficiency 
C) Broader access to information 
D) Reduced errors 
A) Reduced cost 
B) Improved efficiency 
C) Broader access to information 
D) Reduced errors

Question 3

With the proper implementation of an ERP system:

Accepted Answer

A) Fraud due to inappropriate transaction recording is eliminated. 
B) Employee IDs, passwords, and segregated duties aid in internal control measures. 
C) Audit trails are not necessary due to ID and password security concepts. 
D) All of the above, A, B, and C, are correct answers. 
A) Fraud due to inappropriate transaction recording is eliminated. 
B) Employee IDs, passwords, and segregated duties aid in internal control measures. 
C) Audit trails are not necessary due to ID and password security concepts. 
D) All of the above, A, B, and C, are correct answers.

Question 4

Within an ERP system unauthorized access to a purchase module could trigger a related unauthorized payment within accounts payable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Processes in supply chain management involve trading processes from a supplier to a business only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Business process reengineering means tailoring both the business process to IT and the IT process to the business process for best functionality and processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

ERP systems are built to interact with the IT systems of trading partners such as customers and suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The financial module of an ERP such as SAP might contain such components as financial accounting, management accounting, corporate governance, and inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Location-wise implementation and pilot implementation are both considered methods of implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Because the ERP system will cleanse and correct data errors while importing legacy data into its RDBMS, a minimum of time, effort, and dollars will be spent on data conversion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Select the correct statement from those provided below.

Accepted Answer

A) MRP II allows interaction between suppliers and their customers via the internet or other electronic means. 
B) While MRP II provides automatic inventory reordering, it does not allow suppliers to see customer inventory levels. 
C) MRP II systems preclude e-commerce and e-business transactions due to internal security measures to protect data. 
D) To increase operational response times, MRP II systems utilize operational databases but not data warehouses. 
A) MRP II allows interaction between suppliers and their customers via the internet or other electronic means. 
B) While MRP II provides automatic inventory reordering, it does not allow suppliers to see customer inventory levels. 
C) MRP II systems preclude e-commerce and e-business transactions due to internal security measures to protect data. 
D) To increase operational response times, MRP II systems utilize operational databases but not data warehouses.

Question 12

Which of the following is used to produce management reports that would be used to oversee day-to-day operations?

Accepted Answer

A) Operational Database 
B) Data Warehouse 
C) Functional Database 
D) Organizational Database 
A) Operational Database 
B) Data Warehouse 
C) Functional Database 
D) Organizational Database

Question 13

All ERP vendors have developed cloud-based ERP products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an ERP system's database?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased efficiency 
B) Increased need for data storage within functional areas 
C) Increased customer service capability 
D) Increased data sharing across functional areas 
A) Increased efficiency 
B) Increased need for data storage within functional areas 
C) Increased customer service capability 
D) Increased data sharing across functional areas

Question 15

An ERP system uses:

Accepted Answer

A) One database for each module associated with the organization - sales, inventory, human resources, etc. 
B) One database for manufacturing, one database for sales, one database for administrative, and one database for design and research. 
C) One database which contains all data items associated with the organization. 
D) Relational databases for interactive queries between modules and departments. 
A) One database for each module associated with the organization - sales, inventory, human resources, etc. 
B) One database for manufacturing, one database for sales, one database for administrative, and one database for design and research. 
C) One database which contains all data items associated with the organization. 
D) Relational databases for interactive queries between modules and departments.

Question 16

Organizational benefits of ERP implementation include all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) Retaining long-held work patterns and work focus. 
B) Facilitating organizational learning. 
C) Building a common vision. 
D) Increased employee morale and satisfaction 
A) Retaining long-held work patterns and work focus. 
B) Facilitating organizational learning. 
C) Building a common vision. 
D) Increased employee morale and satisfaction

Question 17

One of the greatest risks of ERP cloud systems is their vulnerability to hackers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

MRP applications are:

Accepted Answer

A) Management resource programs software 
B) Manufacturing resources planning software 
C) Management reporting programs software 
D) Manufacturing reporting programs software 
A) Management resource programs software 
B) Manufacturing resources planning software 
C) Management reporting programs software 
D) Manufacturing reporting programs software

Question 19

Within an ERP program:

Accepted Answer

A) The operational database contains five to ten years of transaction histories. 
B) The data warehouse is updated as daily transactions are recorded. 
C) The data warehouse contains five to ten years of transaction histories. 
D) The data warehouse information is available to sales personnel for customer histories. 
A) The operational database contains five to ten years of transaction histories. 
B) The data warehouse is updated as daily transactions are recorded. 
C) The data warehouse contains five to ten years of transaction histories. 
D) The data warehouse information is available to sales personnel for customer histories.

Question 20

Tier one describes software used by midsize businesses and organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The advantages and disadvantages of modular implementation are:

Which of the following advantages is least likely to be experienced by a company implementing an enterprise resource planning ERP) system?

With the proper implementation of an ERP system:

Within an ERP system unauthorized access to a purchase module could trigger a related unauthorized payment within accounts payable.

Processes in supply chain management involve trading processes from a supplier to a business only.

Business process reengineering means tailoring both the business process to IT and the IT process to the business process for best functionality and processing.

ERP systems are built to interact with the IT systems of trading partners such as customers and suppliers.

The financial module of an ERP such as SAP might contain such components as financial accounting, management accounting, corporate governance, and inventory.

Location-wise implementation and pilot implementation are both considered methods of implementation.

Because the ERP system will cleanse and correct data errors while importing legacy data into its RDBMS, a minimum of time, effort, and dollars will be spent on data conversion.

Select the correct statement from those provided below.

Which of the following is used to produce management reports that would be used to oversee day-to-day operations?

All ERP vendors have developed cloud-based ERP products.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an ERP system's database?

An ERP system uses:

Organizational benefits of ERP implementation include all EXCEPT:

One of the greatest risks of ERP cloud systems is their vulnerability to hackers.

MRP applications are:

Within an ERP program:

Tier one describes software used by midsize businesses and organizations.

Introduction to AIS

Foundational Concepts of the AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

IT Governance

Auditing Information Technology Bases Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes

Expenditures Processes and Controls - Purchases

Expenditures Processes and Controls Payroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

Ecommerce and Ebusiness

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Exam 6: Erp Systems

The advantages and disadvantages of modular implementation are:

Which of the following advantages is least likely to be experienced by a company implementing an enterprise resource planning ERP) system?

With the proper implementation of an ERP system:

Within an ERP system unauthorized access to a purchase module could trigger a related unauthorized payment within accounts payable.

Processes in supply chain management involve trading processes from a supplier to a business only.

Business process reengineering means tailoring both the business process to IT and the IT process to the business process for best functionality and processing.

ERP systems are built to interact with the IT systems of trading partners such as customers and suppliers.

The financial module of an ERP such as SAP might contain such components as financial accounting, management accounting, corporate governance, and inventory.

Location-wise implementation and pilot implementation are both considered methods of implementation.

Because the ERP system will cleanse and correct data errors while importing legacy data into its RDBMS, a minimum of time, effort, and dollars will be spent on data conversion.

Select the correct statement from those provided below.

Which of the following is used to produce management reports that would be used to oversee day-to-day operations?

All ERP vendors have developed cloud-based ERP products.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an ERP system's database?

An ERP system uses:

Organizational benefits of ERP implementation include all EXCEPT:

One of the greatest risks of ERP cloud systems is their vulnerability to hackers.

MRP applications are:

Within an ERP program:

Tier one describes software used by midsize businesses and organizations.

Introduction to AIS

Foundational Concepts of the AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

IT Governance

Auditing Information Technology Bases Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes

Expenditures Processes and Controls - Purchases

Expenditures Processes and Controls Payroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

Ecommerce and Ebusiness

Filters