Question 1

Approximately ___________ percent of the world's population currently uses the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) 53 
B) 49 
C) 42 
D) 35 
A) 53 
B) 49 
C) 42 
D) 35

Question 2

Walmart and its vendors make extensive use of data mining to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How do data and information differ?

Accepted Answer

A) Data are a body of facts in a format suitable for decision making whereas information is simply facts. 
B) Data and information are the same. 
C) Data are simply facts; information is a body of facts in a format suitable for decision making. 
D) Data are associated with decision support systems; information is associated with enterprise resource planning (ERP)systems. 
A) Data are a body of facts in a format suitable for decision making whereas information is simply facts. 
B) Data and information are the same. 
C) Data are simply facts; information is a body of facts in a format suitable for decision making. 
D) Data are associated with decision support systems; information is associated with enterprise resource planning (ERP)systems.

Question 4

What has emerged as the measuring stock for logistics information technology in the twenty-first century?

Accepted Answer

A) Facebook 
B) the Internet 
C) wireless communication 
D) enterprise resource planning (ERP)systems 
A) Facebook 
B) the Internet 
C) wireless communication 
D) enterprise resource planning (ERP)systems

Question 5

___________ refers to the collection of large amounts of near-real-time data collected through a variety of sources such as sensors and smart phones.

Accepted Answer

A) Cloud computing 
B) Big data 
C) Data warehousing 
D) Decision support systems 
A) Cloud computing 
B) Big data 
C) Data warehousing 
D) Decision support systems

Question 6

Which of the following is not a type of benefits that comes from electronic procurement?

Accepted Answer

A) transactional benefits 
B) management information benefits 
C) compliance benefits 
D) production benefits 
A) transactional benefits 
B) management information benefits 
C) compliance benefits 
D) production benefits

Question 7

Activities that can be controlled by a warehouse management system (WMS)include inventory management,determination of storage locations,and order shipping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The return rates associated with online retailing are quite similar to those associated with other kinds of retailing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

___________ create and maintain consistent data processing methods and an integrated database across multiple business functions.

Accepted Answer

A) Logistics information systems (LIS) 
B) Enterprise systems 
C) Decision support systems 
D) Transaction processing systems 
A) Logistics information systems (LIS) 
B) Enterprise systems 
C) Decision support systems 
D) Transaction processing systems

Question 10

In a reverse auction,___________.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple sellers invite bids from multiple buyers 
B) one buyer invites bids from one seller 
C) one buyer invites bids from multiple sellers 
D) multiple sellers invite bids from one buyer 
A) multiple sellers invite bids from multiple buyers 
B) one buyer invites bids from one seller 
C) one buyer invites bids from multiple sellers 
D) multiple sellers invite bids from one buyer

Question 11

Which of the following is not a logistics-related decision support system?

Accepted Answer

A) simulation 
B) application-specific software 
C) transportation management systems (TMS) 
D) electronic data interchange (EDI) 
A) simulation 
B) application-specific software 
C) transportation management systems (TMS) 
D) electronic data interchange (EDI)

Question 12

Which of the following is not a benefit to utilizing information in logistics?

Accepted Answer

A) greater knowledge and visibility across the supply chain 
B) greater awareness of customer demand via point-of-sale data 
C) better coordination of manufacturing,merchandising,and distribution through enterprise resource planning (ERP)tools 
D) lower costs 
A) greater knowledge and visibility across the supply chain 
B) greater awareness of customer demand via point-of-sale data 
C) better coordination of manufacturing,merchandising,and distribution through enterprise resource planning (ERP)tools 
D) lower costs

Question 13

The idea behind point-of-sale systems is to provide data to guide and enhance managerial decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The most relevant general software package for logisticians is ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) spreadsheets 
B) word processing 
C) presentation packages 
D) email 
A) spreadsheets 
B) word processing 
C) presentation packages 
D) email

Question 15

The smaller order quantities occasioned by online retailing tend to favor transport companies with extensive delivery networks and expertise in parcel shipments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of transportation management systems (TMS)?

Accepted Answer

A) fewer stockouts 
B) reduced fuel consumption 
C) decreased empty vehicle miles 
D) reduced transportation expenditures 
A) fewer stockouts 
B) reduced fuel consumption 
C) decreased empty vehicle miles 
D) reduced transportation expenditures

Question 17

There are few logistical similarities between online and in-store retailing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Electronic data interchange (EDI)is no longer an important logistics technology in the twenty-first century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Warehouse management systems (WMS)represent an example of what general type of information management system?

Accepted Answer

A) communication system 
B) transaction processing system 
C) decision support system 
D) office automation system 
A) communication system 
B) transaction processing system 
C) decision support system 
D) office automation system

Question 20

A logistics information system (LIS)begins with a logistics manager requesting information and ends with the manager receiving regular and customized reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Approximately ___________ percent of the world's population currently uses the Internet.

Walmart and its vendors make extensive use of data mining to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

How do data and information differ?

What has emerged as the measuring stock for logistics information technology in the twenty-first century?

___________ refers to the collection of large amounts of near-real-time data collected through a variety of sources such as sensors and smart phones.

Which of the following is not a type of benefits that comes from electronic procurement?

Activities that can be controlled by a warehouse management system (WMS)include inventory management,determination of storage locations,and order shipping.

The return rates associated with online retailing are quite similar to those associated with other kinds of retailing.

___________ create and maintain consistent data processing methods and an integrated database across multiple business functions.

In a reverse auction,___________.

Which of the following is not a logistics-related decision support system?

Which of the following is not a benefit to utilizing information in logistics?

The idea behind point-of-sale systems is to provide data to guide and enhance managerial decision making.

The most relevant general software package for logisticians is ___________.

The smaller order quantities occasioned by online retailing tend to favor transport companies with extensive delivery networks and expertise in parcel shipments.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of transportation management systems (TMS)?

There are few logistical similarities between online and in-store retailing.

Electronic data interchange (EDI)is no longer an important logistics technology in the twenty-first century.

Warehouse management systems (WMS)represent an example of what general type of information management system?

A logistics information system (LIS)begins with a logistics manager requesting information and ends with the manager receiving regular and customized reports.

An Overview of Logistics

Strategic and Financial Logistics

Organizational and Mangerial Issues in Logistics

The Supply Chain Management Concept

Procurement

Demand Management,order Management

Inventory Management

Facility Location

Warehousing Management

Packaging and Materials Handling

Transportation

Transportation Management

International Logistics

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Exam 2: Logistics and Information Technology

Approximately ___________ percent of the world's population currently uses the Internet.

Walmart and its vendors make extensive use of data mining to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

How do data and information differ?

What has emerged as the measuring stock for logistics information technology in the twenty-first century?

___________ refers to the collection of large amounts of near-real-time data collected through a variety of sources such as sensors and smart phones.

Which of the following is not a type of benefits that comes from electronic procurement?

Activities that can be controlled by a warehouse management system (WMS)include inventory management,determination of storage locations,and order shipping.

The return rates associated with online retailing are quite similar to those associated with other kinds of retailing.

___________ create and maintain consistent data processing methods and an integrated database across multiple business functions.

In a reverse auction,___________.

Which of the following is not a logistics-related decision support system?

Which of the following is not a benefit to utilizing information in logistics?

The idea behind point-of-sale systems is to provide data to guide and enhance managerial decision making.

The most relevant general software package for logisticians is ___________.

The smaller order quantities occasioned by online retailing tend to favor transport companies with extensive delivery networks and expertise in parcel shipments.

Which of the following is not a potential benefit of transportation management systems (TMS)?

There are few logistical similarities between online and in-store retailing.

Electronic data interchange (EDI)is no longer an important logistics technology in the twenty-first century.

Warehouse management systems (WMS)represent an example of what general type of information management system?

A logistics information system (LIS)begins with a logistics manager requesting information and ends with the manager receiving regular and customized reports.

An Overview of Logistics

Strategic and Financial Logistics

Organizational and Mangerial Issues in Logistics

The Supply Chain Management Concept

Procurement

Demand Management,order Management

Inventory Management

Facility Location

Warehousing Management

Packaging and Materials Handling

Transportation

Transportation Management

International Logistics

Filters