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?

    <p>Hardware, software, data, procedures, and people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reducing expenses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Initial cost and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a hierarchical network?

    <p>Difficult to scale as the business grows</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Declines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of a ring network?

    <p>Communication disruption if one device fails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the star network design dependent on the switch?

    <p>Communication disruption if the switch fails</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Complicates and makes the network more expensive to maintain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Allows easy addition or removal of devices without disrupting others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Scalability refer to in system architecture?

    <p>The ability of a system to expand, change, or downsize easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is Security important in system architecture?

    <p>To address threats and defenses related to system design specifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To establish a company-wide IT strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To decide how the system will process data - online or in batches</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Reviewing all previous cost estimates</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>For establishing a company-wide IT strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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