Question 1

_____ is the new enterprise IT model delivering an organization that is more connective, collaborative, real-time, and productive.

Accepted Answer

A)  RFID 
B)  SMAC 
C)  EDI 
D)  E-sourcing 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  RFID 
B)  SMAC 
C)  EDI 
D)  E-sourcing 
E)  None of the above.

Question 2

At the most basic level, information flows record and retrieve critical data, then execute and control physical and monetary flows, and are referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet-based information technology 
B)  EDI 
C)  strategic decision making 
D)  DSSs 
E)  transaction processing 
A)  Internet-based information technology 
B)  EDI 
C)  strategic decision making 
D)  DSSs 
E)  transaction processing

Question 3

_____ systems attempt to allocate fixed logistics capacity in the best possible way, given business requirements.

Accepted Answer

A)  MRP 
B)  Network design 
C)  SRM 
D)  Transportation and warehouse planning 
E)  Execution 
A)  MRP 
B)  Network design 
C)  SRM 
D)  Transportation and warehouse planning 
E)  Execution

Question 4

Real-time updating refers to the process of downloading all data buckets into the main system on a regularly scheduled basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Currently, vendors specializing in CRM and SRM systems tend to provide lower levels of functionality in their chosen areas than do ERP vendors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A public cloud is a proprietary network or a data center that supplies hosted services to a limited number of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the benefits of a supplier performance module in an e-sourcing suite?

Accepted Answer

A)  Providing input into supplier selection considering total costs, not just price. 
B)  Isolating supplier process inefficiencies. 
C)  Improving total cycle times. 
D)  Providing suppliers with reliable feedback on their historical performance. 
E)  Updating a supplier's physical address and contact information. 
A)  Providing input into supplier selection considering total costs, not just price. 
B)  Isolating supplier process inefficiencies. 
C)  Improving total cycle times. 
D)  Providing suppliers with reliable feedback on their historical performance. 
E)  Updating a supplier's physical address and contact information.

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the spending reduction strategies used following a spend analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consolidation of unrelated purchases. 
B)  Consolidation of similar purchases. 
C)  Reduction in the number of suppliers. 
D)  Reduction of maverick spend. 
E)  Increased use of more efficient contracting methods. 
A)  Consolidation of unrelated purchases. 
B)  Consolidation of similar purchases. 
C)  Reduction in the number of suppliers. 
D)  Reduction of maverick spend. 
E)  Increased use of more efficient contracting methods.

Question 9

Increasing the level of integration between logistics and other SCM applications presents firms with both technical and organizational hurdles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A _____ sells services to anyone on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  semi-private cloud 
B)  private cloud 
C)  public cloud 
D)  blog 
E)  SMAC 
A)  semi-private cloud 
B)  private cloud 
C)  public cloud 
D)  blog 
E)  SMAC

Question 11

Because MRP and DRP systems are primarily external, an additional electronic linkage to suppliers and customers is not needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A _____ system is often used to search for patterns or relationships in the data.

Accepted Answer

A)  routine decision making 
B)  strategic decision making 
C)  transaction processing 
D)  decision support 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  routine decision making 
B)  strategic decision making 
C)  transaction processing 
D)  decision support 
E)  None of the above.

Question 13

In a/an _____, prices are completely visible and revealed to all sellers; only the identity of the competitors remains anonymous to the sellers.

Accepted Answer

A)  regular reverse auction 
B)  rank reverse auction 
C)  e-catalog 
D)  third-party marketplace 
E)  horizontal portal 
A)  regular reverse auction 
B)  rank reverse auction 
C)  e-catalog 
D)  third-party marketplace 
E)  horizontal portal

Question 14

When it comes time to create an information system around business processes, few companies discover that they must also reengineer or change their business processes before they can build an information system around them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ refers to the process of downloading all data buckets into the main system on a regularly scheduled basis.

Accepted Answer

A)  DRP 
B)  Batch updating 
C)  DSS 
D)  Real-time updating 
E)  None of the above. 
A)  DRP 
B)  Batch updating 
C)  DSS 
D)  Real-time updating 
E)  None of the above.

Question 16

EDI is considered a highly interactive communications medium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ systems kick off and control the movement of materials among supply chain partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  Network design 
B)  EDI 
C)  MRP 
D)  Execution 
E)  Transaction processing 
A)  Network design 
B)  EDI 
C)  MRP 
D)  Execution 
E)  Transaction processing

Question 18

SMAC is the new enterprise IT model delivering an organization that is more connective, collaborative, real-time, and productive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sell-side e-sourcing systems are controlled by buyers and are tied into the buyers' intranets and extra-nets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Increased redundancy of information between files allows different systems to cross-reference and efficiently use the data contained in all files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ is the new enterprise IT model delivering an organization that is more connective, collaborative, real-time, and productive.

At the most basic level, information flows record and retrieve critical data, then execute and control physical and monetary flows, and are referred to as _____.

_____ systems attempt to allocate fixed logistics capacity in the best possible way, given business requirements.

Real-time updating refers to the process of downloading all data buckets into the main system on a regularly scheduled basis.

Currently, vendors specializing in CRM and SRM systems tend to provide lower levels of functionality in their chosen areas than do ERP vendors.

A public cloud is a proprietary network or a data center that supplies hosted services to a limited number of people.

Which of the following is not one of the benefits of a supplier performance module in an e-sourcing suite?

Which of the following is not one of the spending reduction strategies used following a spend analysis?

Increasing the level of integration between logistics and other SCM applications presents firms with both technical and organizational hurdles.

A _____ sells services to anyone on the Internet.

Because MRP and DRP systems are primarily external, an additional electronic linkage to suppliers and customers is not needed.

A _____ system is often used to search for patterns or relationships in the data.

In a/an _____, prices are completely visible and revealed to all sellers; only the identity of the competitors remains anonymous to the sellers.

When it comes time to create an information system around business processes, few companies discover that they must also reengineer or change their business processes before they can build an information system around them.

_____ refers to the process of downloading all data buckets into the main system on a regularly scheduled basis.

EDI is considered a highly interactive communications medium.

_____ systems kick off and control the movement of materials among supply chain partners.

SMAC is the new enterprise IT model delivering an organization that is more connective, collaborative, real-time, and productive.

Sell-side e-sourcing systems are controlled by buyers and are tied into the buyers' intranets and extra-nets.

Increased redundancy of information between files allows different systems to cross-reference and efficiently use the data contained in all files.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

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Exam 18: Supply Chain Information Systems and Electronic Sourcing

_____ is the new enterprise IT model delivering an organization that is more connective, collaborative, real-time, and productive.

At the most basic level, information flows record and retrieve critical data, then execute and control physical and monetary flows, and are referred to as _____.

_____ systems attempt to allocate fixed logistics capacity in the best possible way, given business requirements.

Real-time updating refers to the process of downloading all data buckets into the main system on a regularly scheduled basis.

Currently, vendors specializing in CRM and SRM systems tend to provide lower levels of functionality in their chosen areas than do ERP vendors.

A public cloud is a proprietary network or a data center that supplies hosted services to a limited number of people.

Which of the following is not one of the benefits of a supplier performance module in an e-sourcing suite?

Which of the following is not one of the spending reduction strategies used following a spend analysis?

Increasing the level of integration between logistics and other SCM applications presents firms with both technical and organizational hurdles.

A _____ sells services to anyone on the Internet.

Because MRP and DRP systems are primarily external, an additional electronic linkage to suppliers and customers is not needed.

A _____ system is often used to search for patterns or relationships in the data.

In a/an _____, prices are completely visible and revealed to all sellers; only the identity of the competitors remains anonymous to the sellers.

When it comes time to create an information system around business processes, few companies discover that they must also reengineer or change their business processes before they can build an information system around them.

_____ refers to the process of downloading all data buckets into the main system on a regularly scheduled basis.

EDI is considered a highly interactive communications medium.

_____ systems kick off and control the movement of materials among supply chain partners.

SMAC is the new enterprise IT model delivering an organization that is more connective, collaborative, real-time, and productive.

Sell-side e-sourcing systems are controlled by buyers and are tied into the buyers' intranets and extra-nets.

Increased redundancy of information between files allows different systems to cross-reference and efficiently use the data contained in all files.

Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

The Purchasing Process

Purchasing Policy and Procedures

Supply Management Integration for Competitive Advantage

Purchasing and Supply Management Organization

Category Strategy Development

Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Supplier Quality Management

Supplier Management and Development: Creating a World-Class Supply Base

Worldwide Sourcing

Strategic Cost Management

Purchasing and Supply Chain Analysis: Tools and Techniques

Negotiation and Conflict Management

Contract Management

Purchasing Law and Ethics

Lean Supply Chain Management

Purchasing Services

Performance Measurement and Evaluation

Purchasing and Supply Strategy Trends

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