Question 1

Which of the following is true about ERP databases?

Accepted Answer

A)  An ERP database contains the company's operational data. 
B)  A stored procedure is a computer program code stored within the database that runs to keep the database consistent when certain conditions arise. 
C)  Triggers and stored procedures are part of the ERP solution. 
D)  A trigger is a computer program code stored in the database that is used to enforce business rules. 
A)  An ERP database contains the company's operational data. 
B)  A stored procedure is a computer program code stored within the database that runs to keep the database consistent when certain conditions arise. 
C)  Triggers and stored procedures are part of the ERP solution. 
D)  A trigger is a computer program code stored in the database that is used to enforce business rules.

Question 2

An example of stored procedure would be never to sell certain items at a discount.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

SAP's ERP products are designed according to SOA principles and hence are adaptable and customizable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

As of 2010,only Oracle and SAP have true ERP products in the cloud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of ERP Systems?

Accepted Answer

The primary purpose of an ERP system is

Question 6

For a product to be considered a true ERP product,it must include applications that integrate manufacturing activities such as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inventory management 
B)  quality control 
C)  customer support 
D)  benefits administration 
A)  inventory management 
B)  quality control 
C)  customer support 
D)  benefits administration

Question 7

A trigger is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer program stored within the database that runs to keep the database consistent when certain conditions arise 
B)  computer program stored in the database that is used to enforce business rules 
C)  set of inherent procedures in an ERP solution that implement standard business processes 
D)  programming paradigm that describes computation in terms of statements that change a program state. 
A)  computer program stored within the database that runs to keep the database consistent when certain conditions arise 
B)  computer program stored in the database that is used to enforce business rules 
C)  set of inherent procedures in an ERP solution that implement standard business processes 
D)  programming paradigm that describes computation in terms of statements that change a program state.

Question 8

Stored procedure is a computer program stored within the database that runs to keep the database consistent when certain conditions arise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When removing inconsistencies during the process of implementing an ERP system,one can correct misfits by modifying the ERP application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The products of which of the following ERP vendors cost the least?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epicor 
B)  SAP 
C)  Oracle 
D)  Microsoft Dynamics 
A)  Epicor 
B)  SAP 
C)  Oracle 
D)  Microsoft Dynamics

Question 11

As an element of an ERP solution,supply chain includes scheduling,capacity planning,quality control,bill of materials,and related activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true of Oracle's ERP products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oracle has never been known to create easy-to-use ERP products. 
B)  Oracle traditionally does not develop its ERP products in-house, but favors acquisition of products such as PeopleSoft and Siebel. 
C)  Oracle's ERP products are relatively inexpensive and serve higher-end small companies and lower-end large companies. 
D)  Oracle's ERP products are highly standardized and serve specific applications owing to the underlying service-oriented architecture. 
A)  Oracle has never been known to create easy-to-use ERP products. 
B)  Oracle traditionally does not develop its ERP products in-house, but favors acquisition of products such as PeopleSoft and Siebel. 
C)  Oracle's ERP products are relatively inexpensive and serve higher-end small companies and lower-end large companies. 
D)  Oracle's ERP products are highly standardized and serve specific applications owing to the underlying service-oriented architecture.

Question 13

The availability of skilled IT personnel in companies of different sizes is the main difference that impacts ERP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a supply chain activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  scheduling 
B)  sales prospecting 
C)  procurement 
D)  cash management 
A)  scheduling 
B)  sales prospecting 
C)  procurement 
D)  cash management

Question 15

An ERP solution includes a database design as well as initial configuration data,but not the company's operational data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

CRM,as an application that must be included in a true ERP product,includes ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  quality control 
B)  commission calculations 
C)  sales prospecting 
D)  supplier management 
A)  quality control 
B)  commission calculations 
C)  sales prospecting 
D)  supplier management

Question 17

ERP was initially adopted by government and public service agencies to handle complex administrative tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ERP implementation process is carried out even as the business continues to run on the old system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain how organizations of different sizes use ERP differently.

Accepted Answer

Companies of different sizes have one ve

Question 20

Payroll,time,and attendance are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  manufacturing activities 
B)  CRM activities 
C)  human resources activities 
D)  accounting activities 
A)  manufacturing activities 
B)  CRM activities 
C)  human resources activities 
D)  accounting activities

Exam 24: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Systems

Which of the following is true about ERP databases?

An example of stored procedure would be never to sell certain items at a discount.

SAP's ERP products are designed according to SOA principles and hence are adaptable and customizable.

As of 2010,only Oracle and SAP have true ERP products in the cloud.

What is the primary purpose of ERP Systems?

For a product to be considered a true ERP product,it must include applications that integrate manufacturing activities such as ________.

A trigger is a(n)________.

Stored procedure is a computer program stored within the database that runs to keep the database consistent when certain conditions arise.

When removing inconsistencies during the process of implementing an ERP system,one can correct misfits by modifying the ERP application.

The products of which of the following ERP vendors cost the least?

As an element of an ERP solution,supply chain includes scheduling,capacity planning,quality control,bill of materials,and related activities.

Which of the following statements is true of Oracle's ERP products?

The availability of skilled IT personnel in companies of different sizes is the main difference that impacts ERP.

Which of the following is an example of a supply chain activity?

An ERP solution includes a database design as well as initial configuration data,but not the company's operational data.

CRM,as an application that must be included in a true ERP product,includes ________.

ERP was initially adopted by government and public service agencies to handle complex administrative tasks.

The ERP implementation process is carried out even as the business continues to run on the old system.

Explain how organizations of different sizes use ERP differently.

Payroll,time,and attendance are examples of ________.

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