Test Bank For Integrated Business Processes With ERP Systems 1st Edition by Simha R.Magal

Test Bank For Integrated Business Processes With ERP Systems 1st Edition by Simha R.Magal

Chapter 1

Introduction to Business Processes

Multiple Choice Questions 

1.

Which term refers to business processes that are not executed by a single group or function?

1. Silo Effect
2. Cross-Functional
3. Functional Structure
4. Enterprise Systems
5. Organizational Structure

Answer: b Difficulty: Easy Page Reference:  1

Section: The Functional Organizational Structure Practice:  

2.

Which term refers to a system in which workers complete their tasks in separate departments without regard to the consequences for the other components of the process?

1. ERP Effect
2. Cross-Functional
3. Functional Structure
4. Enterprise Systems
5. Silo Effect

Answer: e Difficulty: Easy Page Reference:  2

Section: The Functional Organizational Structure: The Silo Effect Practice:

3.

Which system supports business processes end to end?

1. Management System
2. Accounting System
3. Enterprise System
4. Functional Structure
5. Document System

Answer: c Difficulty: Medium Page Reference:  2

Section: The Functional Organizational Structure: The Silo Effect Practice: Yes

4. Which of the following statements about business processes is true?

1. They are executed across multiple functions.
2. They are initiated by some type of trigger.
3. They involve multiple steps.
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: d Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 4

Section: Business Processes

5.

Which term represents a set of tasks or activities that produce desired outcomes?

1. Business Process
2. Trigger
3. Outcome
4. Enterprise Resource Planning
5. None of the above

Answer: a Difficulty: Easy Page Reference:  4

Section: Business Processes Practice:

6.

Which term refers to all of the activities involved in buying or acquiring the materials used by the organization, such as raw materials needed to make products?

1. Material Planning
2. Procurement Process
3. Production Process
4. Fulfillment Process
5. Lifecycle Data Management

Answer: b Difficulty: Medium Page Reference:  5

Section: Business Processes Practice: Yes

7.

Which process involves the actual creation of the products?

1. Material Planning
2. Procurement Process
3. Production Process
4. Fulfillment Process
5. Lifecycle Data Management

Answer: c Difficulty: Medium Page Reference:  5

Section: Business Processes Practice:

8.

Which process uses historical data and sales forecasts to plan which materials will be procured and produced?

1. Material Planning
2. Procurement Process
3. Production Process
4. Fulfillment Process
5. Lifecycle Data Management

Answer: a Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 5

Section: Business Processes Practice: Yes

9.

Which process supports the design and development of products from the initial product idea stage through the discontinuation of the product?

1. Material Planning
2. Procurement Process
3. Production Process
4. Fulfillment Process
5. Lifecycle Data Management

Answer: e Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 5

Section: Business Processes Practice:

10.

Which process tracks the financial impact of process steps with the goal of meeting legal reporting requirements?

1. Human Capital Management (HCM)
2. Project Management
3. Financial Accounting
4. Management Accounting or Controlling (CO)
5. None of the above

Answer: c Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 6

Section: Business Processes Practice: