Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.

2 Foundation
Functional Implementer Essentials
Exam Study Guide

Wendy Nelson
Principal Curriculum Development Lead
 Objective & Audience

Objective
Help you prepare to take the Oracle Retail Merchandising System
13.2 Foundation Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z0-453)
Exam by providing pointers to resources that you can use in your
preparation.

Targeted Audience

• Functional Implementers
• Candidates should have knowledge of Functional Implementation,
System Options and Configuration, Hierarchy Setup, Item and
Location Management, Supplier and Partner Maintenance and
Value Added Tax
• Individuals who possess a strong foundation and expertise
implementing the Oracle Retail 13.2 Merchandising System.
• Up-to-date training and field experience are recommended.

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Exam Topics & Objectives

Exam Topics
The Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.2 Foundation
Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z0-453) Exam
consists of 8 topics:

1. Retail Merchandising System Overview

2. Location Management
3. Merchandise Hierarchy
4. Suppliers and Partners
5. Tax
6. Items
7. Setup and Configuration
8. Functional Implementation

Exam Objectives:

The exam objectives are defined by learner or practitioner level of

knowledge:

• Learner-level: questions require the candidate to recall information to

determine the correct answer.

• Practitioner-level: questions require the candidate to derive the correct

answer from the application of their knowledge, which can only be
attained by extensive experience with the product.

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Training Options

For each exam topic there have been identified alternative training options that are
available at Oracle. The training options are divided into three categories:

• Boot Camps
The Boot Camps are designed as a "jump start" training to enhance your skills
by providing role-based training on industry-leading Oracle solutions and
services. The boot camps are built as concise, intensive, and real-time training
to give partners a competitive advantage as they prepare to build powerful
solutions for their own customer base. Partners can choose to attend these boot
camps in class or in a live virtual class format to maximize the effectiveness and
the time allocated to training.

• Instructor-Led Training
Partners can take any publicly-scheduled OPN and Oracle University courses.
Benefit from hands on experience to gain real working skill and work toward
Oracle certifications.

• Online Training
Oracle Partners are entitled free access to the Oracle Knowledge Center
(OUKC), a vast library of recorded product courses. New courses are regularly
added to the library, providing partners with the latest information and training to
master new products or to increase proficiency on the new releases.

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Reference Materials

We recommend that partners preparing for the exam should also review the
Merchandising System Guided Learning Paths (GLPs) as well as attend the
Oracle Retail Merchandising System Business Essentials: Foundation Data to
support their preparation to take the Oracle Retail Merchandising System 13.2
Foundation Functional Implementer Essentials (1Z0-453) Exam:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

The following locations are useful for finding additional reference materials to be
used:

• Oracle eDelivery
Provides copies of software and current documentation found at:
http://edelivery.oracle.com/

• Oracle University
Provides an on-line courses and information on available courses found at:
http://education.oracle.com/

• My Oracle Support
Provides access to patch sets and enables logging of technical system requests
found at: https://support.oracle.com

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Topic 1: Retail Merchandising System Overview

Objectives: Level
• Explain how RMS works as part of the Oracle Retail Footprint Learner
• Describe other key applications in the Oracle Retail MOM Footprint Learner
• Explain the Retail Reference Model (RRM) and how to use it Learner

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Question:

Which three options are focus areas for RMS?

A. Space Planning
B. Item Maintenance
C. Markdown Optimization
D. Replenishment
E. Inventory Management

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Topic 2: Location Management

Objectives: Level
• Set up Organizational Hierarchy Practitioner
• Set up stores within RMS Practitioner
• Set up warehouses within RMS (incl. Virtual and physical) Practitioner
• Explain the usage and purpose of location lists Learner
• Explain the usage and purpose of location traits Learner
• Set up and maintain cost zones Practitioner
• Set up and maintain wholesale and franchise stores Practitioner
• Set up internal finishers Practitioner

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Question:

Which two statements are true about virtual warehouses?

A. Can be non-stockholding
B: Can be stockholding
C. Can represent a finisher location
D. Can be designated as a walk-through location

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Topic 3: Merchandise Hierarchy

Objectives: Level
• Set up Merchandise Hierarchy Practitioner
• Perform Item Reclass Practitioner
• Set up and maintain GL cross reference Practitioner

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Question:

At which level of the merchandise hierarchy is the designation for concession stock made?
A. Group
B. Department
C. Class
D. Subclass

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Topic 4: Supplier and Partner

Objectives: Level
• Set up and maintain suppliers and supplier sites Practitioner
• Set up and maintain external finishers and other partners Practitioner
• Describe the purpose of supplier traits Learner
• Explain EDI usage within RMS Learner

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Questions:

For what three entity types can deals be created in RMS?

A. Supplier
B. Supplier Site
C. Manufacturer
D. Wholesaler
E. Franchiser

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Topic 5: Tax

Objectives: Level
• Set up and use tax Practitioner
• Set up and maintain Value Added Tax (VAT) regions Practitioner
and Value Added Tax (VAT) codes

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Question:

VAT rates are identified by a VAT code, which are associated with a VAT region and VAT type.
The VAT type indicates where the tax rate is included when determining the price. Which two
options can be included?
A. Sales: The tax rate is applied to cost of sales.
B. Cost: The tax rate is applied to cost of the items.
C. Retail Price: The tax rate is applied to retail price of the items.
D. Purchase: The tax rate is applied to cost on purchase orders.

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Topic 6: Items

Objectives: Level
• Explain Item Hierarchy Learner
• Set up and maintain items Practitioner
• Set up and maintain ranging Practitioner
• Set up and maintain item suppliers Practitioner
• Explain differentiators and their usage Learner
• Set up and maintain differentiators (incl. groups, types, ranges) Practitioner
• Explain packs and pack usage Learner
• Set up and maintain packs Practitioner
• Explain other item types Learner
• Set up other item types Practitioner
• Set up and maintain item lists Practitioner
• Set up and maintain user defined attributes (UDA’s) Practitioner
• Set up and maintain seasons and phases Practitioner
• Set up and maintain price zones Practitioner
• Set up and maintain cost zones Practitioner

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Questions:

What are two components that need to be defined for deposit items?
A. Contents
B. Label
C. Container
D. Brand

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Topic 7: Set up and Configuration

Objectives: Level
• Explain system options (including seed data) Learner
• Explain codes Learner
• Explain custom flex attribute solution (CFAS) Learner
• Describe custom flex attribute solution (CFAS) and its usage Learner
• Describe dynamic hierarchies and their usage Learner
• Set up and maintain organizational units Practitioner
• Explain transfer entities and their usage Learner
• Explain multiple set of books (MSOB) and its usage Learner
• Explain security in RMS Learner
• Explain translation in RMS Learner
• Explain calendar in RMS Learner

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Question:

Which statement correctly describes how the Distribution Rule system option is used in RMS?
A. To determine how shortages are allocated across locations for cross-dock POs
B. To determine how inventory is distributed across virtual warehouses for stock counts
C. To determine how to spread inventory in replenishment if full demand cannot be met
D. To determine which locations are prioritized for replenishment

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Topic 8: Functional Implementation

Objectives: Level
• Explain financial integration (include freight and payment terms; Learner
currency exchange rate)
• Set up of external systems of record Practitioner
• Explain implementation phasing options for RMS implementations Learner

Training Options:

• Instructor Led Training

RMS 13.2 Business Essentials: Foundation Data

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Replenishment and Investment Buy

RMS 13.1 Business Essentials: Order and Cost Management

RMS 13 Business Essentials: Inventory and Stock

Sample Question:

Designating a system other than RMS as the system of record for items controls which aspect of
RMS?
A. Disables new item creation in RMS screens
B. Disables item viewing in RMS screens
C. Disables item maintenance in RMS screens
D. Disables item extract processes from RMS

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Exam Registration

• How to register for the exam?

• You can register for all Oracle certification exams with Pearson VUE
http://www.pearsonvue.com/oracle
. Before a registration can be submitted, a Pearson VUE profile must be created
using your Company ID. Your Company ID can be obtained by contacting your
local Oracle Partner Business Center or by signing in to your OPN account. Your
Company ID is located in the section on the right under "Company information".

Please follow these instructions in order to properly set-up your Pearson VUE
account for the first time.

• Have you completed an Oracle Certification Exam in the past?

Due to systems enhancements, each partner who has completed an Oracle
Certification Exam will need to update their Pearson VUE profile in order to
receive credit and for those records to appear in the OPN Competency Center.

• How to get full recognition as Certified Implementation Specialist?

To get full recognition as a Certified Implementation Specialist you need to:
A. Update your Pearson VUE profile with your Company ID
B. Activate your Certview Account

Please follow these instructions and your records will be properly recorded.

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