Mixed Deck — All ERP Topics Flashcards

Which sign-off document formally confirms that business stakeholders accept migrated data as sufficient to operate the ERP go-live?

Answer: Data Migration Acceptance Sign-off

A Data Migration Acceptance Sign-off captures stakeholder approval that migration quality meets agreed thresholds and go-live can proceed.

What is the 'planning horizon' in MRP?

Answer: The farthest future date for which MRP generates planned orders

The planning horizon is the total time span into the future that MRP covers when generating planned orders and material requirements.

In ERP budgetary control, 'budget availability check' is triggered at which point in the procurement process?

Answer: When a purchase order or requisition is created

Budget availability checks in ERP occur at commitment creation (purchase requisition or purchase order) to prevent overspending before a liability is incurred.

When documenting activities related to mrp, procurement & inventory modules, which practice is considered essential for ERP certification holders?

Answer: Maintaining comprehensive records that include procedures, observations, results, and any anomalies

Comprehensive documentation that includes procedures, observations, results, and any anomalies is essential in mrp, procurement & inventory modules. This supports quality assurance, enables peer review, and satisfies regulatory and audit requirements.

What does a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) provide in an ERP project plan?

Answer: A hierarchical decomposition of all project deliverables and tasks

A WBS breaks the entire project into smaller, manageable deliverables and tasks organized in a hierarchical structure.

A 'rollback plan' in ERP data migration is essential because:

Answer: It provides a tested procedure to restore the source system if the go-live fails

A rollback plan defines the steps to revert to the legacy system if critical failures occur during or immediately after go-live, minimizing business disruption.

Which GL concept ensures every subsidiary ledger (AR, AP, fixed assets) agrees with a corresponding summary account in the general ledger?

Answer: Control account reconciliation

Control accounts in the GL summarize sub-ledger detail, and reconciliation confirms they match.

What does 'open item management' in AR mean?

Answer: Each invoice and payment is tracked individually and matched until fully settled

Open item management keeps each document visible until it is fully matched or cleared, giving precise visibility into outstanding items.

In the context of ocm & end-user adoption, what role does continuous professional development play for ERP practitioners?

Answer: It ensures practitioners remain current with evolving standards, technologies, and best practices

Continuous professional development is essential in ocm & end-user adoption because it ensures ERP practitioners remain current with evolving standards, technologies, and best practices, maintaining competency throughout their careers.

Which stakeholder role is MOST responsible for signing off on the fit-gap analysis results before configuration begins?

Answer: Business Process Owner

The business process owner has accountability for the process and must formally accept which gaps will be resolved and how before development or configuration work starts.

In ERP payroll, what does 'off-cycle payroll' refer to?

Answer: A payroll run conducted outside of the regular scheduled pay cycle

Off-cycle payroll refers to an unscheduled payroll run conducted between regular pay periods, often used for termination pay, corrections, or bonus disbursements that cannot wait for the next regular cycle.

When documenting activities related to erp module landscape & integration, which practice is considered essential for ERP certification holders?

Answer: Maintaining comprehensive records that include procedures, observations, results, and any anomalies

Comprehensive documentation that includes procedures, observations, results, and any anomalies is essential in erp module landscape & integration. This supports quality assurance, enables peer review, and satisfies regulatory and audit requirements.

What is 'role inheritance' in ERP access control design?

Answer: A hierarchical structure where child roles inherit permissions from parent roles

Role inheritance allows child roles to automatically inherit permissions from parent roles, enabling efficient management of layered permission hierarchies.

Which US regulation most directly impacts access control and audit trail requirements in ERP systems used by publicly traded companies?

Answer: SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

SOX requires publicly traded companies to maintain internal controls over financial reporting, which directly mandates ERP access controls, SoD enforcement, and audit trails.

What is a common barrier to successful ERP change management?

Answer: Clear communication and user support

Clear communication and user support are fundamental pillars of successful ERP change management. By openly communicating the reasons for change, its benefits, and providing continuous support, organizations can address employee concerns, build trust, and facilitate a smoother transition. This proactive approach helps users adapt to new processes and embrace the ERP system effectively.

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of mrp, procurement & inventory modules as it applies to Enterprise Resource Planning Certified?

Answer: Systematic evaluation and adherence to established industry standards

A fundamental principle of mrp, procurement & inventory modules in Enterprise Resource Planning Certified is the systematic evaluation and adherence to established industry standards, which ensures consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance across all professional activities.

In ERP systems, what is 'master data governance' and how does it support process integration?

Answer: The policies and processes ensuring shared data entities are accurate, consistent, and controlled across all modules

Master data governance defines ownership, quality standards, and change-control procedures for shared entities like customers and products, ensuring all integrated modules use reliable data.

In the context of ERP data migration, 'data harmonization' means:

Answer: Standardizing data from multiple source systems into a unified format and taxonomy

Harmonization resolves differences in codes, units, and naming conventions across disparate source systems so all data conforms to a single target model.

What does the 'A' in the ADKAR change management model stand for?

Answer: Awareness

In ADKAR, Awareness is the first building block — employees must understand WHY the change is happening before they can embrace it.

A retailer uses CPFR with its top suppliers. What does the 'F' in CPFR stand for and what does it involve?

Answer: Forecasting — jointly developing a shared demand forecast

CPFR stands for Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment, where the forecasting component involves buyers and suppliers jointly creating a single agreed demand forecast.