Question 1

Computer programs that provide the functions necessary to support business activities are Primary applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The major benefit of EAI is that it helps organizations use existing applications in a way that eliminates some of the problems associated with the current ___________ systems they have.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The major benefit of EAI is that...

Question 3

SAP defines its developed set of inherent processes as the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SAP defines its developed set of inherent...

Question 4

According to studies ___________ is the top obstacle the organizational changes brought about when implementing new, process- based information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  cost underestimates 
B)  CEO support 
C)  employee resistance 
D)  system complexity 
A)  cost underestimates 
B)  CEO support 
C)  employee resistance 
D)  system complexity

Question 5

__________applications are used to control and manage inventory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory management 
B)  Manufacturing scheduling 
C)  Order management 
D)  Manufacturing operations 
A)  Inventory management 
B)  Manufacturing scheduling 
C)  Order management 
D)  Manufacturing operations

Question 6

Order entry is an application that is traditionally run in the functional area of:

Accepted Answer

A)  accounting and finance. 
B)  sales and marketing. 
C)  operations. 
D)  human resources. 
E)  manufacturing. 
A)  accounting and finance. 
B)  sales and marketing. 
C)  operations. 
D)  human resources. 
E)  manufacturing.

Question 7

Cross- departmental systems are often process- based systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Many early business process design projects failed because they were:

Accepted Answer

A)  tailor- made. 
B)  too complex. 
C)  not ambitious enough. 
D)  not supported by the vendor. 
A)  tailor- made. 
B)  too complex. 
C)  not ambitious enough. 
D)  not supported by the vendor.

Question 9

__________are alternatives for organizations wanting to integrate only some of their departments.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________are alternatives for organizations wanting to integrate...

Question 10

__________applications are used to assess sales promotions, advertising, and sales channels.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lead tracking 
B)  Customer management 
C)  Sales forecasting 
D)  Product management 
A)  Lead tracking 
B)  Customer management 
C)  Sales forecasting 
D)  Product management

Question 11

In order to properly implement an EAI system, the organization needs to identify the major isolation problems and then define the __________of the implementation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to properly implement an EAI...

Question 12

__________represents the ultimate in cross- departmental process systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________represents the ultimate in cross- departmental process...

Question 13

One advantage of ERP systems is that they help organizations reduce ___________ so they can deliver goods to customer faster and respond to new orders and changes in existing orders more quickly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One advantage of ERP systems is that...

Question 14

A general ledger application would be an example of a process- based system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Most organizations today have a mixture of functional and integrated systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

RFID stands for "Random Functional Identification", and is a chip- based technology that helps manage inventory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A network of value- creating activities is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive advantage. 
B)  primary value activities. 
C)  value chain. 
D)  value network. 
A)  competitive advantage. 
B)  primary value activities. 
C)  value chain. 
D)  value network.

Question 18

MRP is a manufacturing information system used in the planning of materials, personnel, and machinery that has links to sales and marketing functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Financial reporting helps management to quantify their revenue and expense goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

__________applications schedule payments and receivables and plan for the cash needs of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost accounting 
B)  Accounts payable 
C)  Cash management 
D)  Accounts receivable 
A)  Cost accounting 
B)  Accounts payable 
C)  Cash management 
D)  Accounts receivable

Computer programs that provide the functions necessary to support business activities are Primary applications.

The major benefit of EAI is that it helps organizations use existing applications in a way that eliminates some of the problems associated with the current ___________ systems they have.

SAP defines its developed set of inherent processes as the __________.

According to studies ___________ is the top obstacle the organizational changes brought about when implementing new, process- based information systems.

__________applications are used to control and manage inventory.

Order entry is an application that is traditionally run in the functional area of:

Cross- departmental systems are often process- based systems.

Many early business process design projects failed because they were:

__________are alternatives for organizations wanting to integrate only some of their departments.

__________applications are used to assess sales promotions, advertising, and sales channels.

In order to properly implement an EAI system, the organization needs to identify the major isolation problems and then define the __________of the implementation.

__________represents the ultimate in cross- departmental process systems.

One advantage of ERP systems is that they help organizations reduce ___________ so they can deliver goods to customer faster and respond to new orders and changes in existing orders more quickly.

A general ledger application would be an example of a process- based system.

Most organizations today have a mixture of functional and integrated systems.

RFID stands for "Random Functional Identification", and is a chip- based technology that helps manage inventory.

A network of value- creating activities is called a:

MRP is a manufacturing information system used in the planning of materials, personnel, and machinery that has links to sales and marketing functions.

Financial reporting helps management to quantify their revenue and expense goals.

__________applications schedule payments and receivables and plan for the cash needs of the organization.

Mis and You

Information Systems for Collaboration

Is for Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communications

E-Commerce and Supply Chain Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

How the Internet Works

Filters

Exam 7: Information Systems Within the Organization

Computer programs that provide the functions necessary to support business activities are Primary applications.

The major benefit of EAI is that it helps organizations use existing applications in a way that eliminates some of the problems associated with the current ___________ systems they have.

SAP defines its developed set of inherent processes as the __________.

According to studies ___________ is the top obstacle the organizational changes brought about when implementing new, process- based information systems.

__________applications are used to control and manage inventory.

Order entry is an application that is traditionally run in the functional area of:

Cross- departmental systems are often process- based systems.

Many early business process design projects failed because they were:

__________are alternatives for organizations wanting to integrate only some of their departments.

__________applications are used to assess sales promotions, advertising, and sales channels.

In order to properly implement an EAI system, the organization needs to identify the major isolation problems and then define the __________of the implementation.

__________represents the ultimate in cross- departmental process systems.

One advantage of ERP systems is that they help organizations reduce ___________ so they can deliver goods to customer faster and respond to new orders and changes in existing orders more quickly.

A general ledger application would be an example of a process- based system.

Most organizations today have a mixture of functional and integrated systems.

RFID stands for "Random Functional Identification", and is a chip- based technology that helps manage inventory.

A network of value- creating activities is called a:

MRP is a manufacturing information system used in the planning of materials, personnel, and machinery that has links to sales and marketing functions.

Financial reporting helps management to quantify their revenue and expense goals.

__________applications schedule payments and receivables and plan for the cash needs of the organization.

Mis and You

Information Systems for Collaboration

Is for Competitive Advantage

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communications

E-Commerce and Supply Chain Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Systems Development

Information Systems Management

Information Security Management

How the Internet Works

Filters