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Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and System Architecture Checklist Quiz

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What term refers to the way a network is configured?

System Design Specification
Network Models
Enterprise Resource Planning
Network Topology (correct)

Which network design is described as reliable but expensive to install and maintain?

Switches
Mesh network (correct)
Dissimilar network
Routers

What differentiates routers from switches?

They connect to the Internet
They handle system components
They are less expensive
They work at a higher OSI level (correct)

What does a system design specification typically include?

Hardware, software, data, procedures, and people (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Reducing expenses (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which element must an analyst consider when designing an information system?

Initial cost and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a hierarchical network?

Difficult to scale as the business grows (C) Signup and view all the answers

In a bus network, what happens to the overall performance as more users and devices are added?

Declines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of a ring network?

Communication disruption if one device fails (A) Signup and view all the answers

What makes the star network design dependent on the switch?

Communication disruption if the switch fails (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is adding additional processing levels in a hierarchical network considered a disadvantage?

Complicates and makes the network more expensive to maintain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does a bus network offer in terms of attaching or detaching devices?

Allows easy addition or removal of devices without disrupting others (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does Scalability refer to in system architecture?

The ability of a system to expand, change, or downsize easily (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Security important in system architecture?

To address threats and defenses related to system design specifications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?

To establish a company-wide IT strategy (A) Signup and view all the answers

In system architecture, what is the importance of Processing Options?

To decide how the system will process data - online or in batches (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) focus on in the final design stage?

Reviewing all previous cost estimates (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Supply Chain Management (SCM) associated with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?

For establishing a company-wide IT strategy (B) Signup and view all the answers

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