Question 1

To effectively manage by exception (i.e., use exception reports), the company must first create:

Accepted Answer

A)  performance standards 
B)  best practices 
C)  user information requirements 
D)  a database 
E)  employee evaluation guides 
A)  performance standards 
B)  best practices 
C)  user information requirements 
D)  a database 
E)  employee evaluation guides

Question 2

Drill down reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The functional area information systems are the most fundamental information systems in the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

_____ reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

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 5

Airgas improved its efficiencies by using SAP, which is a customer relationship management system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Enterprise resource planning systems are very _____ software products, meaning that companies typically have to change their _____ to accommodate how the software functions.

Accepted Answer

A)  unstructured, business processes 
B)  structured, reporting relationships 
C)  structured, accounting processes 
D)  unstructured, inventory control 
E)  structured, business processes 
A)  unstructured, business processes 
B)  structured, reporting relationships 
C)  structured, accounting processes 
D)  unstructured, inventory control 
E)  structured, business processes

Question 7

Greg is mowing lawns in the neighborhood for the summer. Which type of report would he used to see which if a particular client still owe him money?

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 8

Refer to Opening Case - Is Baseball a Science?: Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Standards are being developed for baseball fielding metrics. 
B)  Fielding metrics will eliminate the need for specialized coaches. 
C)  Motion-capture software can be used to determine where a fielder was standing when a ball is hit. 
D)  Data collected by the motion-capture software can be used to identify fielders that have fast reaction times. 
E)  Fielding metrics can be used to evaluate players. 
A)  Standards are being developed for baseball fielding metrics. 
B)  Fielding metrics will eliminate the need for specialized coaches. 
C)  Motion-capture software can be used to determine where a fielder was standing when a ball is hit. 
D)  Data collected by the motion-capture software can be used to identify fielders that have fast reaction times. 
E)  Fielding metrics can be used to evaluate players.

Question 9

Which of the following is false about ERP II systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  They utilize the Web. 
B)  They include human resources processes. 
C)  Functionality is delivered as e-business suites. 
D)  They support internal- facing applications as well as external-facing applications. 
E)  These ERP systems have no optional modules. 
A)  They utilize the Web. 
B)  They include human resources processes. 
C)  Functionality is delivered as e-business suites. 
D)  They support internal- facing applications as well as external-facing applications. 
E)  These ERP systems have no optional modules.

Question 10

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementing an ERP system will maintain a competitive advantage. 
B)  Implementing an ERP system will allow a company to operate faster than their competition. 
C)  The IT costs of an ERP implementation goes down over time. 
D)  Customizing an ERP system is permitted. 
E)  The benefits of an ERP implementation go down over time. 
A)  Implementing an ERP system will maintain a competitive advantage. 
B)  Implementing an ERP system will allow a company to operate faster than their competition. 
C)  The IT costs of an ERP implementation goes down over time. 
D)  Customizing an ERP system is permitted. 
E)  The benefits of an ERP implementation go down over time.

Question 11

Business transactions that are processed as they occur is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  batch processing 
B)  source data automation 
C)  OLTP 
D)  TPS 
E)  ESS. 
A)  batch processing 
B)  source data automation 
C)  OLTP 
D)  TPS 
E)  ESS.

Question 12

Enterprise resource management is an enterprise-wide effort to acquire and retain customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define enterprise resource planning systems and discuss why they were developed.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) syste

Question 14

Key-indicator reports shows data at a greater level of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the reasons why ERP systems evolved and what organizations hope to gain by implementing them.

Accepted Answer

ERP systems have evolved over time due t

Question 16

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inventory management determines how much inventory to order. 
B)  Large companies allow their vendors to manage their inventory. 
C)  The POM function within an organization monitors sales. 
D)  Quality control used by manufacturing units uses metrics. 
E)  Computer systems are used to integrate all aspects of product design. 
A)  Inventory management determines how much inventory to order. 
B)  Large companies allow their vendors to manage their inventory. 
C)  The POM function within an organization monitors sales. 
D)  Quality control used by manufacturing units uses metrics. 
E)  Computer systems are used to integrate all aspects of product design.

Question 17

Which of the following is not a process within an information system for Accounting and Finance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Budgeting 
B)  Managing Currencies 
C)  Inventory management 
D)  Auditing 
E)  Expense management 
A)  Budgeting 
B)  Managing Currencies 
C)  Inventory management 
D)  Auditing 
E)  Expense management

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Information systems for accounting and f

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

To effectively manage by exception (i.e., use exception reports), the company must first create:

Drill down reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

The functional area information systems are the most fundamental information systems in the organization.

_____ reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

Airgas improved its efficiencies by using SAP, which is a customer relationship management system.

Enterprise resource planning systems are very _ software products, meaning that companies typically have to change their _ to accommodate how the software functions.

Greg is mowing lawns in the neighborhood for the summer. Which type of report would he used to see which if a particular client still owe him money?

Refer to Opening Case - Is Baseball a Science?: Which of the following is false?

Which of the following is false about ERP II systems?

Which of the following is true?

Business transactions that are processed as they occur is an example of

Enterprise resource management is an enterprise-wide effort to acquire and retain customers.

Define enterprise resource planning systems and discuss why they were developed.

Key-indicator reports shows data at a greater level of detail.

Discuss the reasons why ERP systems evolved and what organizations hope to gain by implementing them.

Which of the following is false?

Which of the following is not a process within an information system for Accounting and Finance?

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

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

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

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

To effectively manage by exception (i.e., use exception reports), the company must first create:

Drill down reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

The functional area information systems are the most fundamental information systems in the organization.

_____ reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

Airgas improved its efficiencies by using SAP, which is a customer relationship management system.

Enterprise resource planning systems are very _____ software products, meaning that companies typically have to change their _____ to accommodate how the software functions.

Greg is mowing lawns in the neighborhood for the summer. Which type of report would he used to see which if a particular client still owe him money?

Refer to Opening Case - Is Baseball a Science?: Which of the following is false?

Which of the following is false about ERP II systems?

Which of the following is true?

Business transactions that are processed as they occur is an example of

Enterprise resource management is an enterprise-wide effort to acquire and retain customers.

Define enterprise resource planning systems and discuss why they were developed.

Key-indicator reports shows data at a greater level of detail.

Discuss the reasons why ERP systems evolved and what organizations hope to gain by implementing them.

Which of the following is false?

Which of the following is not a process within an information system for Accounting and Finance?

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

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

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

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

Enterprise resource planning systems are very _ software products, meaning that companies typically have to change their _ to accommodate how the software functions.