Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a transaction processing system?

Accepted Answer

A) Small amounts of data are processed 
B) Sources of data are mainly internal 
C) Low computation complexity 
D) High level of accuracy, data integrity, and security 
E) High level of detail 
A) Small amounts of data are processed 
B) Sources of data are mainly internal 
C) Low computation complexity 
D) High level of accuracy, data integrity, and security 
E) High level of detail

Question 2

When ERP systems are not appropriate in an organization, then that organization can use an enterprise application integration system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Drill down reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is false?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Kennametal's main problem with its ERP installation was _________.

Accepted Answer

A) it cost too much 
B) it couldn't upgrade the ERP system 
C) it made their business processes less efficient 
D) all of the above were problems Kennametal experienced 
A) it cost too much 
B) it couldn't upgrade the ERP system 
C) it made their business processes less efficient 
D) all of the above were problems Kennametal experienced

Question 9

The POM function within an organization monitors the customer sales activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

The characteristics of ERP systems include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Integrating the planning, management, and use of all resources of the organization 
B) Providing information necessary to control the business processes of the organization 
C) Including a set of interdependent software modules 
D) Typically fitting an organization's existing business processes 
E) They are expensive and time-consuming 
A) Integrating the planning, management, and use of all resources of the organization 
B) Providing information necessary to control the business processes of the organization 
C) Including a set of interdependent software modules 
D) Typically fitting an organization's existing business processes 
E) They are expensive and time-consuming

Question 12

The ________ generation of ERP was designed to address back-office business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) 1st 
B) 2nd 
C) 3rd 
D) 4th 
A) 1st 
B) 2nd 
C) 3rd 
D) 4th

Question 13

Which of the following is not a function of functional area information systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Providing information to managers in the functional areas 
B) Supporting the managerial tasks of planning, organizing, and controlling operations 
C) Providing information mainly in the form of reports 
D) Providing data from business events to the corporate database 
E) Providing analysis capabilities to middle level managers and staff 
A) Providing information to managers in the functional areas 
B) Supporting the managerial tasks of planning, organizing, and controlling operations 
C) Providing information mainly in the form of reports 
D) Providing data from business events to the corporate database 
E) Providing analysis capabilities to middle level managers and staff

Question 14

Enterprise resource planning systems take a(n)_____ view of the overall organization.

Accepted Answer

A) User's 
B) Management 
C) Functional 
D) Business process 
E) Transactional 
A) User's 
B) Management 
C) Functional 
D) Business process 
E) Transactional

Question 15

__________ involves monitoring how money is spent and assessing financial health.

Accepted Answer

A) Auditing 
B) Budgetary control 
C) Financial ratio analysis 
D) Investment management 
A) Auditing 
B) Budgetary control 
C) Financial ratio analysis 
D) Investment management

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Information systems can be function-specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

ERP II systems are considered 3rd generation ERP systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An example of a transaction in a HRIS application is adding a new employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) Comparative 
B) Exception 
C) Key indicator 
D) Summary 
A) Comparative 
B) Exception 
C) Key indicator 
D) Summary

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a transaction processing system?

When ERP systems are not appropriate in an organization, then that organization can use an enterprise application integration system.

Drill down reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

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

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

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

Which of the following is false?

Kennametal's main problem with its ERP installation was _________.

The POM function within an organization monitors the customer sales activity.

Crediting interest to your savings account at your bank once a month, it is called a:

The characteristics of ERP systems include all of the following except:

The ________ generation of ERP was designed to address back-office business processes.

Which of the following is not a function of functional area information systems?

Enterprise resource planning systems take a(n)_____ view of the overall organization.

__________ involves monitoring how money is spent and assessing financial health.

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

Information systems can be function-specific.

ERP II systems are considered 3^rd generation ERP systems.

An example of a transaction in a HRIS application is adding a new employee.

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

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Networks

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Tech Guide 1: Hardware

Tech Guide 2: Software

Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

Tech Guide 4: Intelligent Systems

Tech Guide 5: Protecting your information assets

Filters

Exam 8: Information Systems Within the Organization

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a transaction processing system?

When ERP systems are not appropriate in an organization, then that organization can use an enterprise application integration system.

Drill down reports are produced at scheduled intervals.

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

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

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

Which of the following is false?

Kennametal's main problem with its ERP installation was _________.

The POM function within an organization monitors the customer sales activity.

Crediting interest to your savings account at your bank once a month, it is called a:

The characteristics of ERP systems include all of the following except:

The ________ generation of ERP was designed to address back-office business processes.

Which of the following is not a function of functional area information systems?

Enterprise resource planning systems take a(n)_____ view of the overall organization.

__________ involves monitoring how money is spent and assessing financial health.

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

Information systems can be function-specific.

ERP II systems are considered 3rd generation ERP systems.

An example of a transaction in a HRIS application is adding a new employee.

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

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Networks

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Tech Guide 1: Hardware

Tech Guide 2: Software

Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

Tech Guide 4: Intelligent Systems

Tech 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.

ERP II systems are considered 3^rd generation ERP systems.