Exam 4: Software and Systems

RAM Manufacturing LLC is a rapidly growing manufacturer of parts for the automotive industry. RAM Manufacturing recently implemented a new ERP system, NetSuite. You have been asked to perform data analytics to provide information to the firm's auditors. From which ERP module would you pull data to know what were the rent payments for last January?

There are three types of cloud service models, each of which provide customers remote access to specific cloud solutions based on the end-user requirements. If a company chooses a cloud service model that utilizes the internet to deliver applications to customers which are managed by a third-party, the business is choosing what type of cloud service model?

Businesses typically have many systems, some internally developed, some purchased, and others acquired. Businesses want these systems to communicate with one another and provide users with easier access to data. There are three systems configurations that consolidate and coordinate data across multiple locations. These three include centralized systems, decentralized systems, and distributed systems. Each configuration has advantages and disadvantages. Which of the following is an advantage of decentralized systems?

RAM Manufacturing LLC is a rapidly growing manufacturer of parts for the automotive industry. RAM Manufacturing recently implemented a new ERP system, NetSuite. You have been asked to perform data analytics to provide information to the firm's auditors. From which ERP module would you pull data to know what materials are required to manufacture our top-selling part?

In batch processing, data is collected as it is generated and processed later at a scheduled time. Listed below are the five steps in batch processing. Put these steps in correct chronological order.

RAM Manufacturing LLC is a rapidly growing manufacturer of parts for the automotive industry. RAM Manufacturing recently implemented a new ERP system, NetSuite. You have been asked to perform data analytics to provide information to the firm's auditors. From which ERP module would you pull data to know what marketing campaigns are planned for next month?

Microsoft sells Excel and Access, two applications that are used to store and analyze data. Discuss how Excel and Access differ.

ERP systems are often described as the "ideal state" of a system. ERP systems integrate multiple systems into a single, cohesive, communicative system. What are some of the characteristics of an ERP system?

Businesses typically have many systems, some internally developed, some purchased, and others acquired. Businesses want these systems to communicate with one another and provide users with easier access to data. There are three systems configurations that consolidate and coordinate data across multiple locations. These three include centralized systems, decentralized systems, and distributed systems. Each configuration has advantages and disadvantages. Which of the following is an advantage of centralized systems?

One of the most important business processes a company needs technology to support is receiving payments from customers. Julia's Cookies used what payment processing software?

Successful ERP systems support the core business processes in a company's operations. Every function within the ERP is called a module. Listed below are four key features. Which is a key feature of the sales management module?

Successful ERP systems support the core business processes in a company's operations. Every function within the ERP is called a module. Listed below are four key features. Which is a key feature of the human resources management module?

There are four different levels of information systems, each providing information for users at different levels of the company. Match the systems with who uses the system. -Executive support system

Systems software is specialized software that runs a computer's hardware and other software. It is a platform for other software that coordinates all the activities throughout the system. A software used to provide remote access to exchange data between computers and users is what type of system software?

One of the newer type of technologies that startup companies can leverage is the internet of things (IoT). Discuss some examples of how IoT could be used by a startup company to help them grow and thrive.

In batch processing, data is collected as it is generated and processed later at a scheduled time. Listed below are the five steps in batch processing. Which step corresponds to the occurrence of business events and the collection of transactions which are then organized into a batch?

RAM Manufacturing LLC is a rapidly growing manufacturer of parts for the automotive industry. RAM Manufacturing maintains a lot of inventory and uses NetSuite to manage its inventory. RAM Manufacturing recently acquired Top Automotive LLC. Top Automotive uses Sellbrite to manage its inventory. If RAM Manufacturing decides to immediately move the inventory of Top Automotive only NetSuite after the acquisition closes, which systems integration approach has RAM Manufacturing taken?

Cloud computing provides a customer with access to shared resources over the internet, like computer processing, software applications, data storage and other services. If a company chooses a cloud option where the hardware and software is dedicated solely to their business, the business is choosing what type of cloud deployment?

Businesses typically have many systems, some internally developed, some purchased, and others acquired. Businesses want these systems to communicate with one another and provide users with easier access to data. There are three systems configurations that consolidate and coordinate data across multiple locations. These three include centralized systems, decentralized systems, and distributed systems. Choose the best definition of a distributed system.

Whether a company needs systems software or application software, they must decide where to acquire it. They can purchase software from a third-party or develop the software in-house. Both methods of software sourcing have risks. Discuss the risks of an in-house developed software.