Question 1

SAP's internal programming language is called:
A) R/3
B) C++
C) Visual Basic
D) ABAP

Accepted Answer

SAP's internal programming language is called ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). R/3 is a software suite used by SAP, not a programming language. C++ and Visual Basic are programming languages but not used by SAP as its internal language.

Question 2

Which of the following module in SAP is a set of tools that can automate the activities in SAP ERP?
A) Workflow
B) Controlling
C) Financial Accounting
D) Project System

Accepted Answer

Workflow is a tool in SAP that can automate the activities in SAP ERP by defining and managing business processes that involve multiple stakeholders and systems. It helps in streamlining and standardizing the processes, reducing errors, and improving efficiency. Controlling, Financial Accounting, and Project System are other modules in SAP that focus on specific areas of business operations.

Question 3

The statistical and logical analysis of large sets of transaction data is called:
A) Digging
B) Hunting
C) Data mining
D) Hacking

Accepted Answer

The term used for statistical and logical analysis of large sets of transaction data is data mining. The other options are not relevant to this concept.

Question 4

Which ERP package is a popular software choice for managing human resources and financial activities at universities?
A) SAP
B) PeopleSoft
C) Microsoft Dynamics
D) J.D. Edwards

Accepted Answer

PeopleSoft is specifically designed for managing HR and financial activities at universities and is commonly used in the education sector. The other options (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, J.D. Edwards) are more general ERP packages and may not have the same level of specialization for managing university-specific activities.

Question 5

The prediction of future sales is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The prediction of future sales is the...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ software allows a plant manager to...

Question 7

____________________ is the direct computer-to-computer exchange of standard business documents.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the direct computer-to-computer exchange of...

Question 8

Old systems are known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

One assessment of a project's value is calculated by the:
A) DVT
B) PMT
C) ROI
D) PPT

Accepted Answer

ROI stands for Return on Investment, which calculates the profit or return generated by an investment in comparison to its cost. It is a widely used metric for determining the value of a project, as it considers both the costs and revenue generated by the project. DVT (Dynamic Visual Acuity), PMT (Payment), and PPT (PowerPoint) do not relate to the assessment of a project's value.

Question 10

____ is the conducting of business over the Internet.
A) R/3
B) ABAP
C) E-Commerce
D) SCM

Accepted Answer

E-Commerce refers to conducting business transactions over the Internet, which involves buying and selling products, services, or information. R/3 and ABAP are specific software programs used in SAP ERP systems, while SCM (Supply Chain Management) is a broader term that refers to the management of the flow of goods and services. Therefore, the best choice for conducting business over the Internet is E-Commerce.

Question 11

When the network's capacity can be expanded by the addition of a server,it's called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the network's capacity can be expanded...

Question 12

____________________ states that the number of transistors on a computer chip doubles every 18 months.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ states that the number of transistors...

Question 13

The technology to hold data in an organized fashion,and to retrieve that data easily,is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The technology to hold data in an...

Question 14

Individual information systems for each functional area in a company are known as
A) Silos
B) Bagpipes
C) Tubers
D) Separated systems

Accepted Answer

Silos refer to the practice of having separate information systems for each functional area in a company, which can lead to a lack of communication and coordination between departments.

Question 15

In ____________________,third-party software companies are encouraged to develop add-on software products that can be integrated with existing software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ____________________,third-party software companies are encouraged to...

Question 16

What are software that enables systems to exchange data without complicated software links?
A) ABAP modules
B) Web Services
C) Legacy systems
D) Best practices

Accepted Answer

Web Services are designed to be interoperable, meaning they can communicate with different operating systems, programming languages, and software platforms without complex software links, enabling systems to exchange data at ease. ABAP modules and Legacy systems are specific to SAP software and may require additional programming and configurations to integrate with other systems. Best practices are guidelines for effective and efficient processes, but they do not provide a specific solution for exchanging data between systems.

Question 17

Bumpy rollouts of ERP systems are usually caused by:
A) Software problems
B) People problems
C) Hardware problems
D) Configuration problems

Accepted Answer

Bumpy rollouts of ERP systems are usually caused by people problems such as resistance to change, lack of training or poor communication. While software, hardware, and configuration problems may also arise, they are typically easier to address than people-related issues.

Question 18

Tolerance groups can be set in the SAP system as shown below.A tolerance setting is an example of one of the many _____________ settings in the SAP system. 
A) Running
B) Switch
C) Configuration
D) Programming

Accepted Answer

Tolerance settings are a type of configuration setting in the SAP system. Running refers to the operation of the system, switch refers to functionality being turned on/off, and programming refers to the actual code development.

Question 19

Which of the following modules in SAP ERP maintains production information.
A) SD
B) MM
C) PP
D) QM

Accepted Answer

The Production Planning (PP) module in SAP ERP is specifically designed to maintain production-related information such as bill of materials, work centers, routing, and production orders. Therefore, the best choice for maintaining production information is C) PP. A) SD is Sales and Distribution, B) MM is Materials Management, and D) QM is Quality Management.

Question 20

SAP is the abbreviation for ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of SAP is the abbreviation for ____________________....

Quiz 2: The Development of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

SAP's internal programming language is called:

Which of the following module in SAP is a set of tools that can automate the activities in SAP ERP?

The statistical and logical analysis of large sets of transaction data is called:

Which ERP package is a popular software choice for managing human resources and financial activities at universities?

The prediction of future sales is the ____________________.

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

____________________ is the direct computer-to-computer exchange of standard business documents.

Old systems are known as ____________________.

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

____ is the conducting of business over the Internet.

When the network's capacity can be expanded by the addition of a server,it's called ____________________.

____________________ states that the number of transistors on a computer chip doubles every 18 months.

The technology to hold data in an organized fashion,and to retrieve that data easily,is the ____________________.

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

In ____________________,third-party software companies are encouraged to develop add-on software products that can be integrated with existing software.

What are software that enables systems to exchange data without complicated software links?

Bumpy rollouts of ERP systems are usually caused by:

Tolerance groups can be set in the SAP system as shown below.A tolerance setting is an example of one of the many _____________ settings in the SAP system.

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

SAP is the abbreviation for ____________________.