Question 1

What three barriers are broken down by B2C e-commerce? Explain how each is broken.

Accepted Answer

The three barriers broken down by B2C e-

Question 2

ERP systems usually represent an attempt to accomplish inter-enterprise integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

On which orientations do ERP systems and the REA enterprise ontology match exactly?

Accepted Answer

A)  Database orientation 
B)  Semantic orientation 
C)  Structuring orientation 
D)  They match exactly on all three orientations 
E)  They do not match exactly on any of the three orientations 
A)  Database orientation 
B)  Semantic orientation 
C)  Structuring orientation 
D)  They match exactly on all three orientations 
E)  They do not match exactly on any of the three orientations

Question 4

Bolt-on applications are typically used for back-office functions such as accounting and human resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the difference between intra-enterprise system integration and inter-enterprise system integration?

Accepted Answer

Intra-enterprise integration c

Question 6

Activities in the sales showroom are typically considered front-office activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these terms refers to the use of different ERP applications for different business functions? For example, if a company decides to use SAP R/3 for manufacturing, Peoplesoft for human resources, and Oracle Apps for all other functions, this is described as the use of

Accepted Answer

A)  Process enterprise applications 
B)  Hodge-podge applications 
C)  Bolt-on applications 
D)  Best practice applications 
E)  Best of breed applications 
A)  Process enterprise applications 
B)  Hodge-podge applications 
C)  Bolt-on applications 
D)  Best practice applications 
E)  Best of breed applications

Question 8

The REA enterprise ontology as introduced in this textbook is primarily externally focused, because it links external agents to events, and is therefore an ideal solution for integrated inter-enterprise systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

List the three orientations used in the textbook to compare some of the goals of ERP software-based systems and REA-based systems. Explain what each orientation requires and state the extent to which typical ERP systems meet the specified criteria.

Accepted Answer

The first orientation used to compare ER

Question 10

Consideration of ERP systems and REA patterns for B2C electronic commerce is not significantly different from B2C mail order or telephone order commerce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Does B2C e-commerce create a need for enterprises to change their systems focus from an intra-enterprise view to an inter-enterprise view? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

B2C (business-to-consumer) e-commerce cr

Question 12

XBRL (extensible business reporting language) is a standard by which enterprises exchange transaction level data, similar to electronic data interchange (EDI).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The goal that requires objects in a system's conceptual model to correspond as closely as possible to objects in the underlying reality is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  Database orientation 
B)  Semantic orientation 
C)  Structuring orientation 
D)  Correspondence orientation 
E)  Duality orientation 
A)  Database orientation 
B)  Semantic orientation 
C)  Structuring orientation 
D)  Correspondence orientation 
E)  Duality orientation

Question 14

One condition that must be met to establish a database orientation is that data must be stored only once, in a way that all authorized decision makers can access the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major reasons companies implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  To integrate financial information 
B)  To integrate customer order information 
C)  To standardize and speed up manufacturing processes 
D)  To reduce inventory 
E)  To maintain unique workflow processes 
A)  To integrate financial information 
B)  To integrate customer order information 
C)  To standardize and speed up manufacturing processes 
D)  To reduce inventory 
E)  To maintain unique workflow processes

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true with regard to EDI?

Accepted Answer

A)  EDI is primarily used for B2C E-commerce 
B)  EDI refers to electronic data exchange in any format, including e-mail 
C)  EDI lowered costs for many small suppliers but raised costs for larger firms 
D)  From its inception, EDI was standardized across industries 
E)  EDI originally required the use of proprietary VAN (value added network) connections 
A)  EDI is primarily used for B2C E-commerce 
B)  EDI refers to electronic data exchange in any format, including e-mail 
C)  EDI lowered costs for many small suppliers but raised costs for larger firms 
D)  From its inception, EDI was standardized across industries 
E)  EDI originally required the use of proprietary VAN (value added network) connections

Question 17

Most E-commerce activity is B2C (business to consumer).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In B2C E-commerce, the primary differences as compared to non-electronic B2C commerce are the breaking down of time, place, and form barriers. In this statement, the form barrier is referring to

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumer access to certain business information is no longer restricted to a limited set of hours. 
B)  Consumers need not physically transport themselves to business locations to engage in transactions with the businesses. 
C)  Consumers can shop from the comfort of their easy chairs with a few clicks of a mouse. 
D)  Shoppers can obtain product information and products from suppliers around the globe. 
E)  Business no longer need to be a particular size or type to attract and satisfy customers. 
A)  Consumer access to certain business information is no longer restricted to a limited set of hours. 
B)  Consumers need not physically transport themselves to business locations to engage in transactions with the businesses. 
C)  Consumers can shop from the comfort of their easy chairs with a few clicks of a mouse. 
D)  Shoppers can obtain product information and products from suppliers around the globe. 
E)  Business no longer need to be a particular size or type to attract and satisfy customers.

Question 19

What are the two most general forms of electronic commerce, and which form is most e-commerce activity?

Accepted Answer

The two forms are Business-to-

Question 20

What is the purpose of bolt-on applications?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of bolt-on applica

What three barriers are broken down by B2C e-commerce? Explain how each is broken.

ERP systems usually represent an attempt to accomplish inter-enterprise integration.

On which orientations do ERP systems and the REA enterprise ontology match exactly?

Bolt-on applications are typically used for back-office functions such as accounting and human resources.

What is the difference between intra-enterprise system integration and inter-enterprise system integration?

Activities in the sales showroom are typically considered front-office activities.

Which of these terms refers to the use of different ERP applications for different business functions? For example, if a company decides to use SAP R/3 for manufacturing, Peoplesoft for human resources, and Oracle Apps for all other functions, this is described as the use of

The REA enterprise ontology as introduced in this textbook is primarily externally focused, because it links external agents to events, and is therefore an ideal solution for integrated inter-enterprise systems.

List the three orientations used in the textbook to compare some of the goals of ERP software-based systems and REA-based systems. Explain what each orientation requires and state the extent to which typical ERP systems meet the specified criteria.

Consideration of ERP systems and REA patterns for B2C electronic commerce is not significantly different from B2C mail order or telephone order commerce.

Does B2C e-commerce create a need for enterprises to change their systems focus from an intra-enterprise view to an inter-enterprise view? Why or why not?

XBRL (extensible business reporting language) is a standard by which enterprises exchange transaction level data, similar to electronic data interchange (EDI).

The goal that requires objects in a system's conceptual model to correspond as closely as possible to objects in the underlying reality is called a

One condition that must be met to establish a database orientation is that data must be stored only once, in a way that all authorized decision makers can access the data.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major reasons companies implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems?

Which of the following statements is true with regard to EDI?

Most E-commerce activity is B2C (business to consumer).

In B2C E-commerce, the primary differences as compared to non-electronic B2C commerce are the breaking down of time, place, and form barriers. In this statement, the form barrier is referring to

What are the two most general forms of electronic commerce, and which form is most e-commerce activity?

What is the purpose of bolt-on applications?

An Introduction to Integrated Enterprise Information Systems

Representation and Patterns

The REA Enterprise Ontology

The REA Enterprise Ontology: Business Process Modeling

Task Level Modeling

Relational Database Design

Information Retrieval From Relational Databases

The Sales/Collection Business Process

The Acquisitio/Payment Business Process

View Integration and Implementation Compromises

The Conversion Business Process

The Human Resource Business Process

The Financing Business Process

Enterprise System Risks and Controls

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Exam 15: ERP Systems and E-Commerce

What three barriers are broken down by B2C e-commerce? Explain how each is broken.

ERP systems usually represent an attempt to accomplish inter-enterprise integration.

On which orientations do ERP systems and the REA enterprise ontology match exactly?

Bolt-on applications are typically used for back-office functions such as accounting and human resources.

What is the difference between intra-enterprise system integration and inter-enterprise system integration?

Activities in the sales showroom are typically considered front-office activities.

Which of these terms refers to the use of different ERP applications for different business functions? For example, if a company decides to use SAP R/3 for manufacturing, Peoplesoft for human resources, and Oracle Apps for all other functions, this is described as the use of

The REA enterprise ontology as introduced in this textbook is primarily externally focused, because it links external agents to events, and is therefore an ideal solution for integrated inter-enterprise systems.

List the three orientations used in the textbook to compare some of the goals of ERP software-based systems and REA-based systems. Explain what each orientation requires and state the extent to which typical ERP systems meet the specified criteria.

Consideration of ERP systems and REA patterns for B2C electronic commerce is not significantly different from B2C mail order or telephone order commerce.

Does B2C e-commerce create a need for enterprises to change their systems focus from an intra-enterprise view to an inter-enterprise view? Why or why not?

XBRL (extensible business reporting language) is a standard by which enterprises exchange transaction level data, similar to electronic data interchange (EDI).

The goal that requires objects in a system's conceptual model to correspond as closely as possible to objects in the underlying reality is called a

One condition that must be met to establish a database orientation is that data must be stored only once, in a way that all authorized decision makers can access the data.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five major reasons companies implement enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems?

Which of the following statements is true with regard to EDI?

Most E-commerce activity is B2C (business to consumer).

In B2C E-commerce, the primary differences as compared to non-electronic B2C commerce are the breaking down of time, place, and form barriers. In this statement, the form barrier is referring to

What are the two most general forms of electronic commerce, and which form is most e-commerce activity?

What is the purpose of bolt-on applications?

An Introduction to Integrated Enterprise Information Systems

Representation and Patterns

The REA Enterprise Ontology

The REA Enterprise Ontology: Business Process Modeling

Task Level Modeling

Relational Database Design

Information Retrieval From Relational Databases

The Sales/Collection Business Process

The Acquisitio/Payment Business Process

View Integration and Implementation Compromises

The Conversion Business Process

The Human Resource Business Process

The Financing Business Process

Enterprise System Risks and Controls

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