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            ___________ indicates the financial condition of a company at a specific point in time.
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        Balance Sheet
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            From the sidebar cases in Essentials of "Business" by Magal which company produces make-to-order goods meaning they assemble products only after receiving a customer order?
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        Dell
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            Which is not a skill of a knowledge worker?
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        Business competency
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            Which of the following are key skills necessary for a knowledge worker? (3 correct answers)
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        strategic thinking. communication and collaboration. information literacy
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            Structured information is well defined and its source is known.
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        True
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            Which of the following processes is triggered when someone in the company determines that a specific quantity of a certain material is needed?
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        Procurement Process
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            Which of the following are knowledge workers? (3 correct answers)
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        product managers. production manager. sales executive
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            Which of the following are considered knowledge workers? (3 correct answers)
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        product manager. sales executive. production manager
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            Which of the following are negative consequences of paper-based processes?(3 correct answers)
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        excess inventory. delays. lack of visibility
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            If the silo effect is a consequence why do companies organize by business function?
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        Because specialization allows companies to be more efficient.
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            Unstructured information is well defined and its source is known.
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        False
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            The silo effect refers to the integrated and the cross-functional nature of business processes.
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        False
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            ___________ indicate(s) the financial condition of a company over a specific period of time.
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        Income Statement
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            Functional Information Systems only support the activities of specific areas of the business.
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        True
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            Which of the following processes involves making products in-house?
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        Production Process
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            A sequence of tasks or activities that takes a set of inputs and converts them into desired outputs is called:
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        a business process
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            Due to globalization organizations often locate parts of their operations in different countries.
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        True
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            Which of the following are typical business processes?(2 correct answers)
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        fulfillment. procurement
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            In a manual paper-based process delays are caused due to which of the following?(2 correct answers)
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        sending paperwork. creating paperwork
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            All of the following are disadvantages of a paper-based process except?
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        the silo effect
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            One consequence of globalization is increased competition.
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        True
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            Why do we study the global competitive environment?
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        Because doing business globally can provide access to cheaper resources which reduce costs and increase the number of potential customers which increases sales.
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            People in organizations are becoming more dependent on information.
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        True
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            In a manual (paper-based) process information is communicated between functional areas using an enterprise system.
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        False
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            The silo effect refers to be losing sight of the big picture of the process and being narrowly focused on a task.
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        True
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            Which of the following are sources of delays in the execution of manual paper-based processes?(2 correct answers)
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        creating and maintaining needed paperwork. transmitting paperwork to other departments
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            The information revolution has a very limited role in globalization.
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        False
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            __________ can also be referred to as a profit and loss (P&L) statement.
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        Income Statement
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            Which of the following are typical functional areas in a business? (3 correct answers)
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        Marketing and Sales. Purchasing. Finance and Accounting
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            Knowledge workers exist in all parts of an organization.
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        True
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            Task workers perform routine well defined work.
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        True
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            Customer data is an example of transaction data in an ES.
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        False
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            Which of the following is part of the 3-tier architecture? (3 correct answers)
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        presentation layer. data layer. application layer
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            Enterprise system application suites include which of the following systems?
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        Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems. Suppler Relationship Management (SRM) systems
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            PLM systems are concerned with purchasing materials from suppliers.
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        False
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            Vendor data is an example of organizational data in an ES.
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        False
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            Which of the following is NOT part of the 3-tier architecture?
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        hardware layer
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            PLM systems are concerned with managing a product's life cycle.
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        True
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            CRM systems link a company with its suppliers.
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        False
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            CRM systems link a company with its customers.
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        True
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            CRM systems are intra-organizational systems.
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        False
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            Which of the following are components of an ES?(3 correct answers)
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        hardware. database. software
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            Customer data is an example of master data in an ES.
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        True
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            Which of the following is an example of master data? Data about:
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        Customers
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            Which of the following was the earliest stage in the evolution of enterprise systems?
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        stand-alone mainframe architecture
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            Which of the following is the latest stage in the evolution of enterprise systems?
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        service oriented architecture (SOA)
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            Which of the following is an example of organizational data? Data about:
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        Sales Organizations
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            Dates times and locations are examples of transaction data in an ES.
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        True
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            Which of the following materials does Super Skateboard Builders (SSB) Inc. NOT make?
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        Hooded Sweatshirt
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            Which of the following are stages in the evolution of enterprise systems?(3 correct answers)
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        stand-alone mainframe systems. service oriented architecture. client-server architecture
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            SRM systems are intra-organizational systems.
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        False
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            Vendor data is an example master data in an ES.
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        True
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            Dates times and locations are examples of organizational data in an ES.
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        False
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            Which of the following are types of data in an ES? (3 correct answers)
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        transaction data. master data. organizational data
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            In the client server architecture the data applications and presentation are generally all included in one system.
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        False
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            PLM systems are concerned with purchasing materials from suppliers.
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        False
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            Which of the following is an example of organizational data? Data about:
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        Sales Organizations
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            What document is the only document created by the purchasing department?
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        Purchase Order
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            A packing list is associated with accounting in the procurement process.
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        False
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            Which of the following documents is an agreement to purchase?
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        Purchase Order
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            A purchase requisition does not include which of the following data?
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        price/cost
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            Which of the following documents informs about the contents in a shipment?
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        Packing List
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            A purchase order is a commitment to purchase the specified quantity of the specified material.
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        True
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            Which of the following documents identifies the material needed the quantity needed and the date it is needed?
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        Purchase Requisition
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            Under the term "FOB shipping point" the buyer "owns" the material once it is shipped.
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        True
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            A goods receipt does not include which of the following data?
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        price/cost
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            In the procurement process which department creates the Packing List and Goods Receipt Document?
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        Warehouse
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            A three-way match involves which of the following documents?(select 3)
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        Invoice. Purchase Order. Goods Receipt Document
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            A packing list is a document that provides details about the materials contained in the shipment.
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        True
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            Which of the following are key data in a packing list?(select 3)
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        Order and ship quantity. Unit weight. Date the order was shipped
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            How does the recipient of a shipment know which order the shipment is for?
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        by referencing the order number included in the accompanying packing list
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            In the procurement processwhich department receives the invoice and sends the payment?
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        Accounting
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            A purchase order does not include which of the following data?
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        requisition number
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            How does the recipient of a shipment know which order the shipment is for?
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        by referencing the order number included in the accompanying packing list
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            Which of the following are examples of process-level information relevant to the procurement process?(select 3)
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        Which suppliers are prompt and which ones are habitually late in delivering the materials ordered? What is the average time between sending a purchase order and receiving the shipment? Which materials are purchased most frequently?
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            Payment terms are declared on what document?
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        Purchase Order
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            In which of the following documents is the price of the materials relevant?(select 2)
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        Invoice. Purchase Order
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            Which of the following are key data in a purchase requisition when the requisition is first created? (select two)
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        Requested Delivery Date. Quantity of material requested
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            A purchase order is associated with purchasing in the procurement process.
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        True
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            Which of the following documents is sent to accounting for payment?
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        Invoice
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            A purchase order is associated with sales in the procurement process.
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        False
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            One purchase requisition can be converted to only one purchase order.
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        False
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            An invoice does not include which of the following data?
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        requested delivery date
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            Which of the following are key data in an invoice?(select 3)
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        FOB. Invoice Date. Prices of the material ordered
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            Under which of the following payment terms is payment due in 30 days but the payer will get a 1% discount if payment is made within 7 days?
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        1%7/Net 30
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            In which of the following documents is the price of the materials not relevant?(select 3)
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        Purchase Requisition. Packing List. Good Receipt Document
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            A purchase order is a document that identifies the material needed the quantity needed, and the date it is needed.
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        False
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            What is the only document where the quantity of the materials is not relevant?
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        Payment
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            Which of the following documents verifies that the specified goods have been received?
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        Goods Receipt Document
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            A purchase requisition is associated with purchasing in the procurement process.
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        False
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            A packing list is associated with the warehouse in the procurement process.
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        True
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            Which of the following accounts are affected by a shipment of goods to a customer?(select 3)
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        finished goods inventory. accounts receivable. cost of goods sold
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            In a manual process which of the following documents is used to track the progress of the fulfillment process?
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        sales order
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            The only time a financial impact is made on the income statement in the fulfillment process is when you send the shipment.
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        True
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            In a manual process which of the following documents is a commitment by the customer to purchase the materials?
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        purchase order
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            In the fulfillment process which department prepares and sends the quotation?
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        Sales
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            Which of the following data is NOT typically found in an invoice?
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        picked quantity
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            When using an ES it is very difficult to obtain information about the status of a customer order.
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        False
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            Sell-from-stock involves taking a standard or base model of a product and then configuring it to meet the customer's special needs by adding either special options or add-on parts.
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        False
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            In the fulfillment process which department prepares and sends the invoice?
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        Accounting
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            Typically which of the following information would you find in a sales order?(select 3)
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        Ship to address. Bill to address. Requested delivery date
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            In a manual process which of the following documents is an itemized list of the materials sent or the services provided to the customer with the cost of the items plus discounts taxes shipping and other charges?
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        invoice
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            Which of the following data is NOT typically found in a customer purchase order?
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        storage location
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            Which of the following are documents associated with the fulfillment process?(select 3)
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        packing list. picking list. customer invoice
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            The sales department creates the sales order.
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        True
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            Which of the following steps in the fulfillment process have an impact on the financials of the company receiving the order from the customer?(select 2)
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        receive customer payment. send shipment
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            The cost of goods sold account goes up when shipment is sent
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        True
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            When using an ES the person responsible for preparing invoices can retrieve a list of orders that need to be billed. Such a list is called:
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        billing due list
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            Which of the following data is NOT typically found in a sales order?
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        actual delivery date
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            Which of the following are examples of process-level information relevant to the fulfillment process?(select 2)
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        Which customers are prompt and which ones are habitually late in sending the payment? Which customer does SSB sell to the most frequently?
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            Typically which of the following information would you find in a packing list?(slect 3)
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        Ship to address. Quantity. Bill to address
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            Payment terms are declared by the buyer at what step?
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        Purchase Order
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            When you sent the shipment two transactions happen that affect the financial impact of the fulfillment process.
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        True
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            Typically which of the following information would you find in a quotation?(select 2)
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        Quantity. Price
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            The fulfillment process often begins when a customer sends a quotation.
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        False
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            Which of the following data is NOT typically found in a quotation?
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        requested delivery date
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            A company does not have sufficient inventory of materials ordered by a customer. So it ships what it has now and will ship the remaining at a later date when more materials are available. Which of the following best describes the above scenario?
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        backorder
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            In a manual process which of the following documents accompanies the shipment and specifies the items and quantities shipped?
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        packing list
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            Configure-to-order involves fulfilling customer orders directly from the company's inventory or finished goods.
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        False
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            The cost of goods sold account goes up when a shipment is prepared.
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        False
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            Payment terms are declared by the seller at what step?
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        Quotation
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            A picking document includes the storage location of the materials to be picked.
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        True
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            Sell-from-stock involves fulfilling customer orders directly from the company's inventory or finished goods.
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        True
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            Which of the following data is NOT typically found in a packing list?
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        invoice date
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            Payment terms are declared by the buyer at what step?
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        Purchase Order
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            A bill of materials identifies the steps needed to produce a product.
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        False
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            Which of the following information is not necessary to process a planned order?
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        production order number
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            The work of creating products is done in work centers.
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        True
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            In the production process a production order is used to track the progress of the order.
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        True
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            Which department creates the goods receipt?
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        Warehouse
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            The actual task of creating the product is accomplished in the __________.
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        work center
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            Examples of ___________ are furniture and computers.
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        discrete manufacturing
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            Which of the following defines the steps or operations necessary to create the product?
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        product routing
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            ____________ is a separate process in organizations that is concerned with creating new products based on such factors as market research and new production techniques.
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        Product design
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            Which of the following identifies the parts needed to make one unit of a product?
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        bill of material
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            When using an ES paper documents are a critical means of capturing and storing data generated during process steps.
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        False
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            _______ is used to request that the company produce a specified quantity of goods.
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        Planned Order
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            _______ provides written authorization to the shop floor to produce the stated quantity of products.
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        Production Order
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            ____________ includes a list of all the materials needed to produce the quantity of finished goods stated in the production order.
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        material withdrawal slip
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            Which of the following information is not necessary to process a production order?
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        Scrap quantity
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            ____________ is the number of skateboards the shop floor can produce in a specified amount of time such as per hour or per day.
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        Production capacity
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            Examples of ___________ are oil and gas.
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        process manufacturing
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            When using an ES which of the following is a key tool to review the current status of a specific order?
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        production order status
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            ___________ involves taking a number of component materials such as a board, nuts and bolts, and putting them together to produce the desired finished product, such as a skateboard.
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        assembling
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            In the production process a planned order is used to track the progress of the order.
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        False
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            The actual task of creating the product is accomplished in the __________.
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        work center
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            Which of the following defines the steps or operations necessary to create the product?
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        product routing
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            Which department converts the planned order into a production order?
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        Production
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            Which department confirms production?
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        Production
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            Under a make-to-stock strategy the production process is triggered by a need to increase inventory.
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        True
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            The planned order is created by production.
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        False
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            Which department issues raw materials?
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        Warehouse
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            ____________ is the number of skateboards the shop floor can produce in a specified amount of time such as per hour or per day.
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        Production capacity
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            Examples of ___________ are furniture and computers.
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        discrete manufacturing
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            A bill of materials is the list of materials and quantities needed to produce a product.
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        True
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            Under a make-to-order strategy the production process is triggered by a need to increase inventory.
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        False
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            Which of the following is the sequence of activities in the Production Process?
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        Request Production, Authorize Production, Issue raw Materials, Create Product, Receive Finished Goods
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            The work of shipping products is done in work centers.
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        False
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            The production order is created by production.
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        True
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            Which of the following information is not necessary to process a material withdrawal slip?
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        Authorized by
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            A stock requirements list can display which of the following information about a material?(select 3)
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        purchase requisition. customer orders. stock on hand
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            In the integrated process the steps related to the production process are suspended when there are insufficient quantities of the needed raw materials in stock.
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        True
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            Supply chain management (SCM) and customer relationship management (CRM) are examples of intra-company processes.
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        False
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            Which of the following is the sequence of activities in the Plan-to-Produce Process in SCM?
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        Supply Network Forecasting, Demand Planning, Production Capacity Planning, Material Logistics, Production & Material Scheduling
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            The integrated process essentially includes all the steps in the fulfillment procurement and production processes.
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        True
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            In the integrated process the steps related to fulfillment are suspended when there are insufficient quantities of the needed finished product in stock.
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        True
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            A stock requirements list can display which of the following information about a material?(select 3)
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        order reservations. production orders. planned orders
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            Which of the following is the sequence of activities in the Asset Management Process?
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        Acquire Assets, Deploy Assets, Maintain Assets, Asset Accounting, Retire/Replace Assets
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            Which of the following is the sequence of activities in the Human Capital Management Process?
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        Recruit Employees, Employee On-Boarding, Performance Management, Career Planning, Employee Off-Boarding
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            Which of the following processes is associated with this sequence: Supply Network Forecasting Demand Planning Production Capacity Planning Material Logistics Production & Material Scheduling?
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        Plan-to-Produce Process in SCM
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            Which of the following is the sequence of activities in the Demand-to-Order Process in CRM?
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        Demand Generation, Opportunity Management, Quotations & Bidding, Sales Order Conversion, Customer Service and Support
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            In the integrated process the steps related to procurement are triggered by a need to increase inventory of finished products.
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        False
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            Which of the following processes is associated with this sequence: Supplier Identification & Selection Requests for Quotation (RFQ) Manage Auctions & Bidding Establish & Manage Contracts Monitor Supplier Relationships?
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        Source-to-Settle Process in SRM
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            Which of the following are inter-company processes?(select 3)
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        SRM. SCM. CRM
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            Which of the following is the sequence of activities in the Idea-to-Market Process in PLM?
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        Idea Sourcing & Management, Project Management, Document Management, Quality Assurance & Testing, New Product Introduction
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            Which of the following are intra-company processes?(select 2)
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        Human capital management. Asset management
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            Which of the following processes is associated with this sequence: Demand Generation Opportunity Management Quotations & Bidding Sales Order Conversion Customer Service and Support?
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        Demand-to-Order Process in CRM
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            Which of the following processes is associated with this sequence: Idea Sourcing & Management Project Management Document Management Quality Assurance & Testing New Product Introduction?
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        Idea-to-Market Process in PLM
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            Procurement fulfillment and production are examples of inter-company processes.
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        False
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            Which of the following processes is associated with this sequence: Acquire Assets Deploy Assets Maintain Assets Asset Accounting Retire/Replace Assets?
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        Asset Management Process
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            In the integrated process after which of the following steps is there a decision point?(select 3)
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        Receive shipment from vendor. Create sales order. Receive finished goods from production
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            Which of the following processes is associated with this sequence :Recruit Employees Employee On-Boarding Performance Management Career Planning Employee Off-Boarding?
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        Human Capital Management Process
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            In the integrated process under which of the following conditions will the fulfillment process steps be suspended until the production process steps are complete?
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        When there are insufficient quantities of the finished product in inventory
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            The integrated process is triggered by which previously discussed process?
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        Fulfillment
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            Which of the following is the sequence of activities in the Source-to-Settle Process in SRM?
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        Supplier Identification & Selection, Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Manage Auctions & Bidding, Establish & Manage Contracts, Monitor Supplier Relationships