Question 1

Financial management, operations management, and human resource management are extended ERP modules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate data is supplied by Transaction processing systems. 
B) Information systems are only used by large organizations. 
C) Reports from information systems are used in all levels of the organization. 
D) Data from TPS systems feeds ERP systems. 
E) Information systems within an organization support internal and external processes. 
A) Corporate data is supplied by Transaction processing systems. 
B) Information systems are only used by large organizations. 
C) Reports from information systems are used in all levels of the organization. 
D) Data from TPS systems feeds ERP systems. 
E) Information systems within an organization support internal and external processes.

Question 3

Best practices are the most successful solutions or problem-solving methods for achieving a business objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The ______________ process originates in the warehouse and ends in the accounting department.

Accepted Answer

A) procurement 
B) fulfillment 
C) production 
D) None of the above 
A) procurement 
B) fulfillment 
C) production 
D) None of the above

Question 5

Disney's Yield Management System (YMS)implemented fixed pricing strategy, based on understanding, anticipating, and influencing consumer behaviour to maximize revenue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Calculating and crediting interest to your savings account at your bank once a month, it is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) Process 
B) Function 
C) Calculation 
D) Transaction 
E) Decision 
A) Process 
B) Function 
C) Calculation 
D) Transaction 
E) Decision

Question 7

The ____________ process originates in the sales department and ends in the accounting department.

Accepted Answer

A) procurement 
B) fulfillment 
C) production 
D) None of the choices are correct 
A) procurement 
B) fulfillment 
C) production 
D) None of the choices are correct

Question 8

Describe the various reports that can be obtained from functional area information systems.

Accepted Answer

Functional area information systems can

Question 9

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A) ERP systems are an evolution of functional area information systems. 
B) ERP systems look the same to users as functional area information systems. 
C) ERP systems have much the same functionality as functional area information systems. 
D) ERP systems produce the same reports as functional area information systems. 
E) ERP systems use the same data as functional area information systems. 
A) ERP systems are an evolution of functional area information systems. 
B) ERP systems look the same to users as functional area information systems. 
C) ERP systems have much the same functionality as functional area information systems. 
D) ERP systems produce the same reports as functional area information systems. 
E) ERP systems use the same data as functional area information systems.

Question 10

Source data automation involves collecting data from sensors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how information systems for accounting and finance support an organization.

Accepted Answer

Information systems for accounting and f

Question 12

A company that implements an ERP system must rework their business processes to meet the procedures established by their ERP systems to gain significant benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

_____ are interorganizational ERP systems that provide Web-enabled links between an organization's key business systems and its customers, suppliers, business partners, and others.

Accepted Answer

A) Functional area information systems 
B) Supply chain management systems 
C) Transaction processing systems 
D) Office automation systems 
E) ERP II systems 
A) Functional area information systems 
B) Supply chain management systems 
C) Transaction processing systems 
D) Office automation systems 
E) ERP II systems

Question 14

Exception reports show a greater level of detail than is included in routine reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_____ reports include only information that falls outside certain threshold standards.

Accepted Answer

A) Ad hoc 
B) Routine 
C) Exception 
D) Detailed 
E) Key indicator 
A) Ad hoc 
B) Routine 
C) Exception 
D) Detailed 
E) Key indicator

Question 16

_____ reports contain special information not found in routine reports.

Accepted Answer

A) Ad hoc 
B) Summary 
C) Drill-down 
D) Key-indicator 
E) Exception 
A) Ad hoc 
B) Summary 
C) Drill-down 
D) Key-indicator 
E) Exception

Question 17

Which of the following was not included in early ERP systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Sales and Marketing 
B) Inventory Control 
C) Order Entry 
D) Distribution 
E) Raw materials management 
A) Sales and Marketing 
B) Inventory Control 
C) Order Entry 
D) Distribution 
E) Raw materials management

Question 18

Differentiate between transaction processing systems and functional area information systems.

Accepted Answer

Transaction processing systems (TPS) and

Question 19

When the chief financial officer of a company wants a report on business units which have spent 10 percent more than their allotted budget, she would be requesting which type of report?

Accepted Answer

A) Ad hoc 
B) Routine 
C) Exception 
D) Detailed 
E) Key indicator 
A) Ad hoc 
B) Routine 
C) Exception 
D) Detailed 
E) Key indicator

Question 20

Information silos were particularly efficient when business processes crossed functional boundaries in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Financial management, operations management, and human resource management are extended ERP modules.

Which of the following is false?

Best practices are the most successful solutions or problem-solving methods for achieving a business objective.

The ______________ process originates in the warehouse and ends in the accounting department.

Disney's Yield Management System (YMS)implemented fixed pricing strategy, based on understanding, anticipating, and influencing consumer behaviour to maximize revenue.

Calculating and crediting interest to your savings account at your bank once a month, it is called a:

The ____________ process originates in the sales department and ends in the accounting department.

Describe the various reports that can be obtained from functional area information systems.

Which of the following is false?

Source data automation involves collecting data from sensors.

Explain how information systems for accounting and finance support an organization.

A company that implements an ERP system must rework their business processes to meet the procedures established by their ERP systems to gain significant benefits.

_____ are interorganizational ERP systems that provide Web-enabled links between an organization's key business systems and its customers, suppliers, business partners, and others.

Exception reports show a greater level of detail than is included in routine reports.

_____ reports include only information that falls outside certain threshold standards.

_____ reports contain special information not found in routine reports.

Which of the following was not included in early ERP systems?

Differentiate between transaction processing systems and functional area information systems.

When the chief financial officer of a company wants a report on business units which have spent 10 percent more than their allotted budget, she would be requesting which type of report?

Information silos were particularly efficient when business processes crossed functional boundaries in an organization.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

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Exam 10: Information Systems Within the Organization

Financial management, operations management, and human resource management are extended ERP modules.

Which of the following is false?

Best practices are the most successful solutions or problem-solving methods for achieving a business objective.

The ______________ process originates in the warehouse and ends in the accounting department.

Disney's Yield Management System (YMS)implemented fixed pricing strategy, based on understanding, anticipating, and influencing consumer behaviour to maximize revenue.

Calculating and crediting interest to your savings account at your bank once a month, it is called a:

The ____________ process originates in the sales department and ends in the accounting department.

Describe the various reports that can be obtained from functional area information systems.

Which of the following is false?

Source data automation involves collecting data from sensors.

Explain how information systems for accounting and finance support an organization.

A company that implements an ERP system must rework their business processes to meet the procedures established by their ERP systems to gain significant benefits.

_____ are interorganizational ERP systems that provide Web-enabled links between an organization's key business systems and its customers, suppliers, business partners, and others.

Exception reports show a greater level of detail than is included in routine reports.

_____ reports include only information that falls outside certain threshold standards.

_____ reports contain special information not found in routine reports.

Which of the following was not included in early ERP systems?

Differentiate between transaction processing systems and functional area information systems.

When the chief financial officer of a company wants a report on business units which have spent 10 percent more than their allotted budget, she would be requesting which type of report?

Information silos were particularly efficient when business processes crossed functional boundaries in an organization.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

Filters