Trial Exam
Technologies of ERP-Systems
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Task 1
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Please read carefully the following source code and then answer the questions below.
FUNCTION Z_001_CAR_FM_CALCULATION.
*" IMPORTING
*" VALUE(IM_TRIP_F) TYPE I
*" VALUE(IM_TRIP_M) TYPE I
*" VALUE(IM_COUNTRY) TYPE C
*" EXPORTING
*" VALUE(EX_RESULT) TYPE F
*" VALUE(EX_TXT) TYPE STRING
CASE im_country.
WHEN 'G'.
ex_result = im_trip_f / ( im_trip_m / 100 ).
ex_txt = 'l/100km'.
WHEN 'U'.
ex_result = im_trip_m / im_trip_f.
ex_txt = 'miles per gallon'.
ENDCASE.
ENDFUNCTION.
1) What kind of object is this code snippet, what is or can it be used for, and what is the
purpose of it? (5 P)
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2) What are IMPORTING and EXPORTING used for and where? (3 P)
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3) Name two other possibilities of implementation for this code and clarify the
differences. (4 P)
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Task 2
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1) Please fill in the missing terms in this architectural representation (8 P).
2) Please explain which technology is represented by this graphic and indicate two
characteristics (advantages) of this technology. (3 P).
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Task 3
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LG implementation of HRMS
When the global giant LG Electronics (LG) – with 114 subsidiaries, and more than 82,000
employees across 40 countries – tried to harmonize its Human Resources (HR) functions, the
challenges were of a similarly giant scale. High maintenance costs, local controls lacking
transparency, inefficient decision-making, under-utilization of resources, manual processes,
etc. made it difficult for LG to operate as a global company. So it decided to take the ERP
route.
1) Based on this case study and with appropriate examples please name four advantages
of implementing an ERP-System (4 P).
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2) In the same way, you now please name four possible implementation
difficulties/pitfalls (4 P).
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3) Which implementation approach would you recommend for this project? Please justify
your decision. (4 P).
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Task 4
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As part of the implementation of the new SAP ERP system, LG also wants to introduce a time
tracking application for its service employees, as this functionality does not exist in the
standard system. The service employees use different devices (e.g. tablet, phone, etc.).
1) Based on this information, please name an SAP Technology in which the application
should be implemented and briefly justify your decision. (4 P).
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Your external consultant recommends that an OData service should be used for this
application. Your IT manager does not know OData.
2) Please explain what is meant by OData and how it is used (4 P).
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3) OData services follow the principle(s) of RESTful web services. Please name two of
these principles. (4 P).
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