Question 1

Individual information systems for each functional area in a company are known as silos.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

One assessment of a project's value is calculated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  DVT
B)  PMT
C)  ROI
D)  PPTE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

R/3's design incorporates ____________________,which means that R/3 designers choose the best,most efficient ways in which business processes should be handled.

Accepted Answer

best practices

Question 4

Which R/3 module records transactions in the general ledger?

Accepted Answer

A)  CO
B)  WF
C)  FI
D)  PSE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 5

Old information and computer systems are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dinosaurs
B)  passe systems
C)  legacy systems
D)  relicsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

____ software allows a plant manager to plan production and raw materials requirements by working backward from the sales forecast.

Accepted Answer

A)  DBMS
B)  EDI
C)  MRP
D)  EFTE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The direct computer-to-computer exchange of standard business documents is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  MRP
B)  e-mail
C)  EDI
D)  DDSE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

SAP's R/3 can only run on mainframe computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

SAP's internal programming language is Visual Basic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following modules in SAP ERP maintains production information?

Accepted Answer

A)  SD
B)  MM
C)  PP
D)  QME) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Describe how information is exchanged between lower operating levels in the business process model shown in the accompanying figure:
  
Figure 2-3 Information and material flow in a process business model

Accepted Answer

Information can flow between operating levels without top management's involvement.

Question 12

The ______ module helps the company manage fixed-asset purchases (plant and machinery) and related depreciation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Plant Maintenance
B)  Asset Management
C)  Materials Management
D)  Product PlanningE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Old systems are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Old systems are known as ____________________....

Question 14

Individual information systems for each functional area in a company are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  silos
B)  bagpipes
C)  tubers
D)  separated systemsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The software that holds data in an organized fashion is known as a database management system,or a DBMS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a benefit to running an ERP system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Global integration
B)  Elimination of updating and repairing multiple systems
C)  Capability to manage operations,not just monitor them
D)  All of the above are benefitsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The complex software and hardware required for ERP systems was not available until the

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s
B)  1970s
C)  1980s
D)  1990sE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Open architecture encourages software companies are encouraged to develop add-on software
products that can be integrated with existing software,such as SAP's R/3.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____________________ means that the capacity of a piece of equipment can be increased by adding new hardware.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Old systems are known as legacy systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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One assessment of a project's value is calculated by the:

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____ software allows a plant manager to plan production and raw materials requirements by working backward from the sales forecast.

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The direct computer-to-computer exchange of standard business documents is known as:

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SAP's R/3 can only run on mainframe computers.

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SAP's internal programming language is Visual Basic.

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Which of the following modules in SAP ERP maintains production information?

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Old systems are known as ____________________.

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Individual information systems for each functional area in a company are known as:

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The software that holds data in an organized fashion is known as a database management system,or a DBMS.

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Which of the following is a benefit to running an ERP system?

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The complex software and hardware required for ERP systems was not available until the

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Open architecture encourages software companies are encouraged to develop add-on software products that can be integrated with existing software,such as SAP's R/3.

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