Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
True/False
1. An enterprise resource planning system, when implemented properly, links most of the
areas of a business together.
2. Implementing ERP may require major changes in the way a company is run.
3. SAP AG sells an ERP product called R/2D-2.
4. SAP’s R/3 product is the only viable framework for implementing ERP.
5. SAP modules are updated twice each year.
6. The technical aspects of SAP software are a closely guarded secret.
Multiple Choice
7. Which of the following areas is not addressed by an SAP module?
A. Financial accounting
B. Marketing
C. Human resources
D. Manufacturing and logistics
E. Sales and distribution
8. The SAP human resources modules do not include which of the following?
A. Retirement plan funds administration
B. Travel expense accounting
C. Workforce planning
D. Payroll
E. Time management
9. The SAP financial accounting modules do not include which of the following?
A. Accounts payable
B. General ledger
C. Capital investments
D. Accounts receivable
E. Payroll
10. Which of the following firms is not listed as a major developer of ERP software?
A. American Software
B. Microsoft Corporation
C. I2Technologies
D. SSA Global Technologies
E. Manugistics
11. _______ is the computer system that integrates application programs in accounting,
sales, manufacturing, and other functions in the firm.
A. ERP
B. SCM
C. Internet
D. CRM
12. In ERP, how is integration accomplished?
A. Computer program sharing
B. Database sharing
C. Computer applications sharing
D. All of the above
ANS:
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. B
8. A
9. E
10. B
11. A
12. B