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Huge Cost
Implementation
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What is meant by "change management" and why is it important for ERP projects?
Systems
Processes
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What is the go live phase of an ERP project? How does an organization prepare for this critical phase?
Go live phase is turning the entire developed SAP system make available to the end users.Organizations
prepare for this with potential human resources with proper training,ready to support and maintenance.
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Select one:
a. vanilla
b. chocolate CorrectCorrect
c. cross-functional
d. vendor-driven
e. web-enabled
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a. hardware. IncorrectIncorrect
b. databases.
c. people.
d. tools.
e. processes.
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a. database.
b. labor component.
d. system documentation.
e. system architecture.
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________ an ERP system during the implementation increases the cost of the system and increases the
implementation risks.
Select one:
a. Delaying
b. Outsourcing
c. Modifying CorrectCorrect
d. Diagramming
e. Integrating
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An ERP system works on a(n) ________ database that allows various departments to share information
and communicate with each other.
Select one:
a. single CorrectCorrect
b. None of these
c. ERP
d. silo
e. archive
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Select one:
a. software.
b. data.
c. culture. CorrectCorrect
d. hardware.
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A(n) ________ is a dynamic sub-organization that can be created and eliminated depending on need.
Select one:
a. strategic group
b. IT group
c. department
d. matrix group
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A(n) ________ is defined as a series of tasks or activities grouped to achieve a business function or goal.
Select one:
a. information system
b. system prototype
c. software design
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An organization must first do a ________ to help narrow down the ERP vendors to a select few.
Select one:
a. vendor review
c. performance review
d. system analysis
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A "vanilla" ERP implementation is when the organization decides to implement the ERP software:
Select one:
b. quickly.
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As opposed to ERP systems, e-Business systems are focused more on integrating ________ processes.
Select one:
a. internal
b. software
c. external CorrectCorrect
d. None of these
e. hardware
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As organizations grew they tended to create a hodge-podge of siloed information systems that lacked
________.
Select one:
a. None of these
b. analysis
c. diversity
d. modularity
e. integration CorrectCorrect
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A strong commitment from ________ is critical for the success of an ERP system.
Select one:
a. people IncorrectIncorrect
b. system administrators
c. management
d. vendors
e. users
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Because they lack the skill sets and time necessary to develop it ________, most organizations choose to
purchase ERP software from a vendor.
Select one:
a. modularized
b. organically
c. efficiently IncorrectIncorrect
d. in-house
e. cross-functionally
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a. easier to manage
b. more complex
c. less complex
d. All of these IncorrectIncorrect
e. more layered
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Select one:
a. All of these
b. more layered
c. less complex
e. easier to manage
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Select one:
b. database.
c. system function.
d. software function.
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During the 1960s and 1970s most organizations designed their systems in a ________ manner.
Select one:
a. componentized IncorrectIncorrect
b. cross-functional
c. interrelated
d. silo
e. cohesive
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In the ERP systems, they must meet the organizational needs in todays's competitive environment to be:
Select one:
a. None of these
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In the tiered architecture, the ERP application is stored on the ________ tier.
Select one:
a. middleware
b. presentation logic
c. data IncorrectIncorrect
d. hardware
e. business logic
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________ is the time from "go live" to about 90 days after, or until the number of issues and problems
have been reduced.
Select one:
a. Analysis
b. Rationalization
d. Stabilization CorrectCorrect
e. Implementation
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It is not uncommon for employees to ________ the changes in their roles and department boundaries
due to the new ERP system.
Select one:
a. sabotage
b. request IncorrectIncorrect
c. embrace
d. resist
e. None of these
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One benefit of ERP systems is that by having standard user interfaces, less ________ of employees is
required.
Select one:
a. training
b. management
c. quality
d. None of these
e. numbers IncorrectIncorrect
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One of ERP Systems's goals is to make information flow between ________ and the system.
Select one:
a. production
b. finance
c. accounting
e. marketing
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The CEO of a firm probably requires less quantity of information but a very high ________ of
information.
Select one:
a. amount
b. quality CorrectCorrect
c. cost
d. transfer
e. None of these
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The concept of ________ means that clean data can be entered once and then reused across all
applications.
Select one:
a. cross-data reports
b. real-time access
d. system integration
e. data flows
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When an ERP system is upgraded, this means that the IT staff will have to upgrade not only the existing
application, but also any ________ they have made.
Select one:
a. designs IncorrectIncorrect
b. modifications
c. decisions
d. clarifications
e. protections
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A goal of ERP systems is to make information flow be both dynamic and immediate.
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True Correct
False
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One problem with ERP systems is that they do not update data in real-time.
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True
False Correct
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One roadblock for ERP systems is that they require a substantial investment in order to be successful.
Select one:
True Correct
False
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True Correct
False
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The architecture of the ERP system is determined well before the ERP software is chosen.
Select one:
True Incorrect
False
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The lowest tier of the ERP tiered architectures is where the database server is located.
Select one:
True Correct
False
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The physical architecture of an ERP system focuses on the efficiency of the system.
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True Correct
False
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When ERP software is purchased from a vendor, this is known as a "vendor-driven" architecture.
Select one:
True
False Correct
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At the ________ level, ERP systems require organizations to focus on business processes rather than
functions.
Select one:
a. middleware
b. logical Correct
c. hardware
d. presentation
e. physical
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Information systems that are used for generating reports for mid-level managers are known as:
Select one:
a. ESS.
b. DSS.
c. MIS. CorrectCorrect
d. databases.
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In general, the biggest benefits of implementing an integrated system include a reduction in inventory
and ________ costs.
Select one:
a. indirect
b. material
c. personnel CorrectCorrect
d. silo
e. direct
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In silo systems information is captured and re-entered several times and is not available in ________.
Select one:
a. batches IncorrectIncorrect
b. real-time
c. hardcopy
d. back-ups
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a. slowly
b. seamlessly CorrectCorrect
c. never
d. rarely
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Manually reentering data in a system ________ leads to more errors and inaccuracies.
Select one:
a. usually
b. never
c. rarely
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Many benefits of integrated systems are ________ so they are difficult to quantify.
Select one:
a. operational
b. financial
c. decisional
d. tangible
e. intangible CorrectCorrect
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One benefit of ERP systems is that they allow organizations to quickly form and break ________ with
other companies.
Select one:
a. protocols
b. networks IncorrectIncorrect
c. web services
d. alliances
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A cross-functional task such as order processing involves interactions between sales, warehousing and
accounting.
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True Correct
False
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Mid-level managers typically focus on planning the long-term strategy of the organization.
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True
False Correct
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Silos will probably not prevent customer service representatives from accessing customer data payment
records in real-time.
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True
False Correct
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The functional model of POSDCORB (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting,
Budgeting) dates back to the 1930s yet is still in use today.
Select one:
True Correct
False
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When data has to be manually re-entered from one system into another system, this indicates that the
systems have seamless integration.
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True
False Correct
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Centralized
Decentralized
Distributed
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A side benefit of integration is that the organization is forced to ________ its hardware, software, and IT
policies.
Select one:
a. upgrade
b. review
c. reengineer IncorrectIncorrect
d. standardize
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Because of an ERP system, customers should be able to find out ________ the current status of their
orders.
Select one:
a. on the web
b. in real-time
c. eventually IncorrectIncorrect
d. quickly
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Systems integration means allowing access to a shared data resource by people from different ________
areas of the organization.
Select one:
a. logical
b. geographical
c. decisional
d. functional CorrectCorrect
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Being able to approve a customer's credit application on the spot is an example of how integrated
systems can provide better:
Select one:
b. resources.
c. market research.
d. support.
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Early business organizations focused on breaking complex work tasks into ________ tasks that could be
more easily managed and controlled.
Select one:
a. more complex
b. larger
c. smaller CorrectCorrect
d. non-working
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Hershey's ERP project failed initially because they failed to break their existing:
Select one:
a. functional silos.
b. hardware resources.
c. chocolate bars.
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The first step in systems integration is to take inventory of the various IT ________ being used in the
organization.
Select one:
a. databases
b. resources
c. web-enabled applications
d. hardware components
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To avoid support and maintenance problems with the integrated system it is important to create a
________ IT help desk and support.
Select one:
a. strategic
b. distributed
c. centralized CorrectCorrect
d. business
e. network
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False Incorrect
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The three major types of information system architectures include centralized, decentralized and
distributed systems architectures.
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True Correct
False
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Today's information systems are based on a centralized architecture that allows sharing of applications
and data resources between the end user and the server computers.
Select one:
True Incorrect
False
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True Incorrect
False
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Until recently, information systems and organizations have evolved into functional silos.
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True Correct
False
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When organizations get large and complex sharing of information happens only at higher levels of
management.
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When organizations get large and complex they tend to break functions into larger units and assign one
or more staff the responsibility for these activities.
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High Cost
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What is the difference between logical and physical systems integration? Give an example of each.
Logical integration involves with business process that can be shared through out the system.
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The business process view flattens the organization from a hierarchical to a ________ structure.
Select one:
a. horizontal
b. vertical
c. relational IncorrectIncorrect
d. matrix
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The current generation of ERP systems does not work well with ________ architecture on legacy
platforms.
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a. in-house
b. cross-platform
c. grid IncorrectIncorrect
d. distributed
e. centralized
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The evolution of Information Systems is often viewed as a(n) ________ change process in which
technologies, human factors, organizational relationships and tasks change continuously.
Select one:
a. socio-technical
b. easy
c. simplified
d. automated IncorrectIncorrect
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The hierarchical layers of an organization from strategic planning to operational control represent
________ silos.
Select one:
a. horizontal
b. vertical CorrectCorrect
c. corn
d. matrix
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To get employees to do their task in a new way, managers must get them to shift their focus from
achieving ________ goals to organizational goals.
Select one:
a. individual
b. functional
c. procedural
d. practical
e. departmental CorrectCorrect
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________ tools are good for short-term integration of existing applications in the organization.
Select one:
a. Middleware CorrectCorrect
c. Data integration
d. Real-time access
e. Hardware
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ERP systems come with built-in ________ for a variety of functions such as entering a customer order.
Select one:
a. processes CorrectCorrect
b. tasks
c. vendors
d. users
e. roles
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Select one:
a. departmental staff
b. marketing literature
c. building security
d. mission CorrectCorrect
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a. None of these
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a. None of these
b. downsizing
c. stealing
e. leadership
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BPR studies not only identify process and procedural changes for the business, but also ________ that
can create industry advantages.
Select one:
b. high rewards
d. case studies
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BPR teams will be composed of functional users and ________ along with facilitators.
Select one:
a. managers CorrectCorrect
b. IT Staff
c. attorneys
d. consultants
e. None of these
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a. marketing
b. reporting CorrectCorrect
c. staffing
d. accounting
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Functional and technical staff on the ERP implementation project should report to ________ rather than
their home departments.
Select one:
b. None of these
c. executives
d. consultants
e. attorneys
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Half of all ERP projects fail to deliver all the anticipated benefits because they do not do a good job of:
Select one:
a. training users.
c. blueprinting.
d. data migration.
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Having a strong sense of ________ will help provide continuity and a basis for moving forward as
decisions are made and business processes change.
Select one:
a. teamwork
b. commitment IncorrectIncorrect
c. functionality
d. participation
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In order to reengineer a business process, it must be first dismantled into individual ________ and then
put back together into a new set of business flows.
Select one:
a. activities CorrectCorrect
b. transactions
c. functions
d. data flows
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In the FoxMeyer case, at a high level, they failed to develop a(n) ________ for the change that came
with their ERP implementation.
Select one:
a. presentation
b. training
d. example
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________ is a methodology for assessing whether an organization has the skills in place to successfully
implement an ERP system.
Select one:
a. Business blueprinting
b. BPR
c. CSF
d. OPM3 CorrectCorrect
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Over the years, ________ has been equated with downsizing in ERP projects.
Select one:
a. CSF
b. BPR CorrectCorrect
c. OPM3
d. Business blueprinting
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Resistance to change may be high but can be reduced with a significant ________ effort early and often
in the project.
Select one:
a. functional management
b. risk management
d. development
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a. Oracle.
b. Adobe.
c. IBM. IncorrectIncorrect
d. EMC.
e. All of these
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Some BPR tools are ________ while others address certain market niches.
Select one:
a. stylish
b. expensive
c. cheap
d. comprehensive CorrectCorrect
e. None of these
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Select one:
a. None of these
b. dumb founded
c. fired
d. threatened CorrectCorrect
e. prompted
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b. None of these
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a. preparation
b. definition
c. testing
d. reevaluation CorrectCorrect
e. mapping
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a. mapping
b. preparation
c. testing CorrectCorrect
d. reevaluation
e. definition
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a. reevaluation
b. preparation
c. definition CorrectCorrect
d. mapping
e. testing
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a. definition
b. preparation
c. testing
d. mapping CorrectCorrect
e. reevaluation
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a. preparation CorrectCorrect
b. mapping
c. definition
d. testing
e. reevaluation
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The goal of the ________ process is to measure whether the organization has the skills and experience
necessary to implement an ERP system.
Select one:
a. PMO
b. BPR
c. OPM3 CorrectCorrect
d. staffing analysis
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a. Super User
b. change management team
d. Steering Committee
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The objective of ________ is to minimize the risk of failure and maximize the benefits of the change.
Select one:
a. project management
c. ERP projects
d. communication
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Select one:
a. knowledge CorrectCorrect
b. training
c. conversion
d. design
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The overall policy, budget, and scope of the project are determined by the:
Select one:
a. owners. CorrectCorrect
b. Project Executive.
c. Steering Committee.
d. PMO.
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The Project Executive must oversee project activities and provide broad ________ for the project and
resolve policy level issues.
Select one:
a. growth
b. functions
c. oversight CorrectCorrect
d. technical requirements
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The "to be" phase is ________ difficult than the "as is" phase.
Select one:
a. equally as
b. less
c. more CorrectCorrect
d. None of these
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To fully utilize the new ERP system, the ________ results need to be incorporated into the ERP
implementation scope and plan.
Select one:
a. functional analysis
b. OPM3
c. blueprinting
d. BPR CorrectCorrect
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Two factors that help ensure organizational commitment to the ERP project include the OPM3 process
and a ________ plan.
Select one:
a. stabilization
b. communication CorrectCorrect
c. go live
d. training
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With a new ERP system, not only do workers fear a loss or change in their jobs, but they also fear an
overall change in the:
Select one:
a. business process.
b. control structure. CorrectCorrect
c. management.
d. organization.
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Working through the as is phase of the BPR process is often tedious and stressful, so it is good to
counter this with ________ and events.
Select one:
a. conferences
b. None of these
c. meetings
e. vacation
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BPR is often used as the main reason for moving from legacy systems to an ERP system.
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True Correct
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ERP implementation project CEOs are created just for the project.
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ERP implementations can use the existing organization and reporting structure.
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In the "as is" phase, all the new processes must have estimates of timing and who is responsible.
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Less skilled companies can raise their ERP skills by training employees or hiring external consultants.
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The "to be" processes are the same as the existing processes.
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RAD (rapid application development) is a concept that products can be developed faster and of higher
quality through: Gathering requirements using workshops or focus groups Prototyping and early,
reiterative user testing of designs The re-use of software components A rigidly paced schedule that
defers design improvements to the next product version Less formality in reviews and other team
communication Some companies offer products that provide some or all of the tools for RAD software
development.
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How is the traditional ERP life cycle different from the traditional SDLC?
the major difference between traditional SDLC and ERP life cycle approaches is the concept of who/what
is expected to adapt (or change). The key idea with ERP systems is that an organisation should adapt to
the acquired ERP package that is assumed to be built according to best business practices. Whereas with
the traditional SDLC, the new information system is developed to be adapted or fitted to the
requirements of the organisation.
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Why is the traditional SDLC process not always a good fit for developing systems?
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A(n) ________ analysis is used to compare the functions provided by the ERP system to the operational
processes necessary to run the business.
Select one:
a. None of these
b. gap CorrectCorrect
c. iterative
d. scope
e. investigation
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An example of a deliverable that would be due at the end of each stage of the traditional ERP life cycle
would be a(n):
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a. database.
b. report. CorrectCorrect
c. project.
d. application.
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Compared with the traditional SDLC, the ERP life cycle is more focused on reengineering organizational
________ and change management.
Select one:
a. products
b. decisions
c. practices
d. functions
e. processes CorrectCorrect
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Consultants may use scripts and ________ to help automate some of the more common tasks that occur
during an implementation.
Select one:
a. hardware
b. merlins
c. None of these
d. consultants
e. wizards CorrectCorrect
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ERP system development can make use of prototyping methodologies by using a(n) ________ to get
more immediate user feedback as the system is being developed.
Select one:
a. sandbox CorrectCorrect
b. CASE tool
c. Web server
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For ERP implementations, it is best if the ________ is composed of people with a wide variety of IT and
business skills.
Select one:
a. technical group
b. consulting team
d. management team
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Hardware and software are acquired and installed in the ________ of the traditional SDLC life cycle.
Select one:
a. design
b. analysis
c. implementation CorrectCorrect
d. investigation
e. maintenance
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If a sales manager developed a Microsoft Access database to help his salespeople track their customer
contact information, this would be an example of an application developed using:
Select one:
b. prototyping. IncorrectIncorrect
c. end-user development.
d. SDLC processes.
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In a ________ ERP life cycle implantation, employees are empowered to make the decisions to keep the
project moving forward.
Select one:
a. traditional IncorrectIncorrect
b. vendor driven
c. object-oriented
d. None of these
e. rapid
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In the ERP life cycle, one of the key early decisions is the ________ selection.
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a. network
b. systems
c. vendor
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In the ________ phase of the traditional SDLC, the functional requirements have to be converted to
system and process flow charts, user input screens, sample reports, etc.
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a. implementation
b. analysis
c. investigation
d. maintenance
e. design CorrectCorrect
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In the ________ phase of the traditional SDLC, the team should do a thorough analysis of the costs and
benefits of the proposed system.
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a. implementation
b. maintenance
c. design
d. investigation CorrectCorrect
e. analysis
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In the traditional ERP life cycle a gap analysis should be conducted in the ________ stage.
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a. implementation
e. investigation
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In the traditional ERP life cycle, by the end of the ________ stage, the team should have a prototype or
sandbox of the ERP software up and running and accessible to the entire team, consultants, and SMEs.
Select one:
a. implementation
e. operations
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Select one:
a. BIM
b. Total Solutions
c. ASAP IncorrectIncorrect
d. FastTrack
e. Rapid-ERP
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Select one:
a. Implementation
d. Investigation CorrectCorrect
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Most ERP vendors and consultants try to compete against each other by having different:
Select one:
a. databases.
b. APIs.
c. GUIs.
d. application servers.
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Stage ________ of the ERP life cycle is similar to the investigation stage of the SDLC.
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a. one
b. two
c. four
e. three
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System conversion and training are done in stage ________ of the ERP life cycle.
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a. two
b. three
c. None of these
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System failures often occur when not enough attention is devoted to ________ management from the
beginning.
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a. lower
b. None of these
c. shrinking
d. change CorrectCorrect
e. upper
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The ________ approach to ERP system conversion is the least disruptive conversion approach.
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a. direct cutover
b. pilot
c. parallel
d. None of these
e. phased CorrectCorrect
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The ________ approach to system conversion has the highest risk of the different conversion
approaches.
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a. phased
b. parallel
d. None of these
e. pilot
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The ________ ERP life cycle approach has a deliverable due at the end of each stage.
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a. rapid
b. None of these
c. traditional CorrectCorrect
d. object oriented
e. vendor driven
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The ERP life cycle is often just as rigorous as the traditional ________ life cycle.
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a. BIM IncorrectIncorrect
b. SDLC
c. project
d. network
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The implementation phase of the ERP life cycle is also sometimes called the ________ stage.
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a. longest
b. shortest
c. Go-Live CorrectCorrect
d. None of these
e. failure
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The most critical success factor for ERP systems is to have a solid commitment of the:
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a. IT department.
b. end users.
d. consultants.
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The phases of the traditional SDLC include investigation, design, implementation, ________,
maintenance.
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a. value proposition
b. ASAP
c. purchasing
d. analysis CorrectCorrect
e. feasibility
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The primary task of the ________ phase of the traditional SDLC is to determine the user requirements of
the new system.
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a. investigation
b. implementation
c. analysis CorrectCorrect
d. design
e. maintenance
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The ________ provide knowledge to embed business rules and input for interface and report design.
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a. IT gurus IncorrectIncorrect
b. decision makers
c. SMEs
d. managers
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The SDLC provides a systematic process for planning, ________, and creating an information system for
organizations.
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a. designing CorrectCorrect
b. purchasing
c. visualizing
d. financing
e. managing
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a. logical
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d. system
e. direct
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To keep the costs down and also to minimize the chance of surprises, it is generally a good rule of thumb
to minimize the number of:
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b. special tools.
c. purchases.
d. embedded processes.
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When the government wants to develop a new procurement tracking system for its military they would
probably build it using:
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a. end-user development.
b. SDLC processes.
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When using the prototyping approach, one does not go through the ________ stages of the traditional
SDLC.
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Which of the following is not a typical problem with using the SDLC process for developing a new
system?
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b. too rigorous
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ASAP, and FastTrack are examples of vendor driven ERP development methodologies.
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True Correct
False
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At the end of the investigation phase, a report is prepared for management and stakeholders.
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During the Acquisition and Development stage of the ERP life cycle, the data team works on multiplying
data from the old system to the new one.
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True Incorrect
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ERP packages are complex software packages with embedded business processes.
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True Correct
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In the analysis phase, the development team should consist of just consultants and technical specialists.
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Like SDLC, the ERP development life cycle provides a systematic approach to implementing ERP
software.
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True Correct
False
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System handover, or knowledge transfer is the major activity of the operation stage of the ERP life cycle.
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True
False Correct
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The ERP life cycle expands at a much faster pace than in the traditional SDLC.
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True Incorrect
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The main reason for the early system development failures was a lack of clear leadership.
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True
False Correct
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The SDLC process actually begins when someone in the organization identifies a need for a new system.
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True Correct
False
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