Chapter 2

Introduction to SAP ERP

Multiple Answer Questions
1. A three-tier architecture includes which of the following components?

a. Operating system layer

b. Data layer
c. Presentation layer
d. Application layer
e. Network layer

Answer: b, c, d Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 1

Section: Enterprise Systems – Architecture of Enterprise Systems Practice: Yes

2. Which of the following statements concerning Web services are true?

a. Web services expose functionality to other applications.

b. One Web service can be used to execute multiple steps in a process.
c. Web services have standard interfaces for input and output.
d. Web services are an essential component of enterprise systems.
e. Web services can be used to create composite applications.

Answer: a, d, e Difficulty: Difficult Page Reference: 2

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3. Which of the following SAP systems are used to support inter-company processes? (2 correct
answers)

a. SAP ERP
b. SAP SCM
c. SAP CRM
d. SAP BI
e. SAP Netweaver

Answer: b, c Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 4

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4. Which of the following SAP systems are used to support inter-company processes?

a. SAP SCM
b. SAP CRM
c. Production planning (PP) module
d. Materials management (MM) module
e. Strategic enterprise management (SEM) module

Answer: a, b Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 4

Section: Enterprise Systems Practice: Yes
5. Which of the following statements regarding organizational data are true?

a. Organizational data represent entities such as customers and vendors.

b. Organizational data define the structure of an enterprise.
c. Organizational data are a consequence of the execution of process steps.
d. Organizational data are constantly changing.
e. Organizational data change infrequently.

Answer: a, b Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 6

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6. Which of the following statements regarding master data are true?

a. Master data represent entities such as customers and vendors.

b. Master data define the structure of an enterprise.
c. Master data are a consequence of the execution of process steps.
d. Master data are constantly changing.
e. Master data change infrequently.

Answer: a, c Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 8

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7. Which of the following statements concerning transaction data are true?

a. Transaction data represent entities such as customers and vendors.

b. Transaction data define the structure of an enterprise.
c. Transaction data are a consequence of the execution of process steps.
d. Transaction data are constantly changing.
e. Transaction data change infrequently.

Answer: c, d Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 12

Section: Enterprise Systems – Transaction Data Practice: Yes

8. Which of the following are examples of organizational data in SAP?

a. Client
b. Customer
c. Purchasing Organization
d. Vendor
e. Plant

Answer: a, b, d Difficulty: Medium Page Reference: 6

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