Decision Support Systems and System Integration Quiz

What is the primary function of the production module in ERP systems?

Optimizing the manufacturing capacity

Which module in ERP systems is typically the first one implemented by many companies?

Human resources (HR) module

What is the main purpose of the raw inventory module in ERP systems?

Maintaining appropriate stock levels in a warehouse

Which ERP module focuses on the procurement process of required materials and supplies?

Purchase module Signup and view all the answers

In ERP systems, what does the human resources (HR) module primarily help streamline?

Management of human resources and human capital Signup and view all the answers

Which tier of ERP systems focuses on the structure of organizational data and its relationships with internal and external systems?

Data tier Signup and view all the answers

What type of middleware allows messages to be received and sent over distributed applications?

Message-oriented middleware (MOM) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of middleware provides tools for developers to manage, create, and expose APIs for their applications?

API middleware Signup and view all the answers

What kind of system serves the purpose of receiving, responding to, and processing application/website requests?

Web servers Signup and view all the answers

Which middleware type supports the connectivity and integration capabilities for developing apps on specific operating systems?

Device middleware Signup and view all the answers

What does a runtime environment function as in the context of software?

An operating system for the software Signup and view all the answers

Which system allows users to create, modify, store, and publish digital information?

Content management systems (CMS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of decision support systems (DSS)?

To process data from transaction processing systems and assist managers in decision-making Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of system integration?

Reduced need for skilled IT personnel Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of system integration?

High initial setup costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems?

To provide support for business functions across an organization Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the functional angle of ERP system architecture?

It defines the ERP modules that support various business functions Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a key role of an ERP system?

Serving as a decision support system for managers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a three-tier architecture compared to a two-tier architecture?

Improved reusability through modular components Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation of three-tier architectures mentioned in the text?

More complex development environment compared to two-tier applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) systems?

To manage and deliver documents and content related to business processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) from an ERP perspective?

It decomposes the business tier into smaller, distinct units of services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of cloud computing (CC) according to the text?

To support the growing needs of organizations that do not want to own and maintain complex software systems Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary functions mentioned in the text related to configuring and controlling integration and connections?

Managing traffic dynamically across distributed systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Web tier in the three-tier architecture?

To allow users to access and interact with applications through a web browser Signup and view all the answers

Which tier is responsible for implementing the business rules and logic of the functional modules?

The application tier Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the data tier in the three-tier architecture?

To provide a central repository for shared data and maintain data integrity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the three-tier architecture mentioned in the text?

Vendor lock-in Signup and view all the answers

What allows for easy integration of external applications in the described system?

The Web services architecture based on industry standards Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the three-tier architecture described in the text?

It separates the presentation logic from the business logic Signup and view all the answers