Exam 4: Software and Systems

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. When you turn on your personal computer, what type of system software is initially loaded?

There are four different levels of information systems, each providing information for users at different levels of the company. Match the systems with why the system is used. -Management information system

ERP systems are complex and expensive technology. The integration of all systems into a unified ERP system has certain goals. One goal is future cost savings. What is the best definition of future cost savings?

RAM Manufacturing LLC is a rapidly growing manufacturer of parts for the automotive industry. RAM Manufacturing maintains a large amount of inventory and uses NetSuite as their inventory management system. RAM Manufacturing recently acquired Top Automotive LLC and the acquisition closes at the end of the month. Top Automotive uses Sellbrite to manage its inventory. The inventory numbering system used by RAM Manufacturing is limited to 10 numeric digits. The inventory numbering system at Top Automotive is 12 characters and includes letters and numbers. You are given the responsibility to integrate the two inventory systems. Since the acquisition closes at the end of the month, what approach would you recommend for their inventory 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 how many new hires did the company have last quarter?

Most vendors offer different types of solutions for companies to choose from when selecting an ERP system. Which type of system is pre-configured to work one way and will work that way immediately when implemented?

ERP systems are complex and expensive technology. The integration of all systems into a unified ERP system has certain goals. One goal is improved data transparency and quality. What is the best definition of improved data transparency and quality?

An online transaction processing system (OLTP): I. Modifies the database by adding and changing transaction data II. Queries the database to answer questions

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 how many orders we received last quarter?

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. -Decision support 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 distributed systems?

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 for analyzing, configuring, optimizing, and maintaining a computer is what type of system software?

Choose the best definition of a merger.

"Square provides a device that attaches to the business owner's ________ to receive payments."

Excel is a spreadsheet application software. Select the Excel function listed below that you would use if you wanted to find the largest value in a range of selected cells.

Companies can grow in two ways, organic growth or acquisition-based growth. Choose the best definition of organic growth.

Companies also need to store information, perform data analytics and calculations, and manage other financial-related functions. What tool did Julia's Cookies use for these data analytics functions?

Successful ERP systems support the core business processes in a company's operations. Every function within the ERP is called a module. What is the best definition of the human resources management (HRM) module?

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 updating the transaction file with additional batch transactions?

Which system is used by the storefront cashiers to check out the customer's purchases?