ERP Integration 4

Question 1

Which ERP integration topology creates the highest number of point-to-point connections as the number of systems grows?

Accepted Answer

Full mesh (spaghetti integration)

Answer

In a full mesh, every system connects directly to every other system, creating N×(N-1)/2 connections that become unmanageable at scale.

Question 2

A warehouse management system (WMS) and the ERP must stay in sync on inventory levels. Which consistency model is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Eventual consistency with near-real-time event streaming

Answer

Eventual consistency via event streaming gives near-real-time accuracy without the performance overhead and complexity of distributed two-phase commits across separate systems.

Question 3

What is the primary function of a data transformation layer in an ERP integration pipeline?

Accepted Answer

Convert data structures and formats between incompatible systems

Answer

The transformation layer converts source data (e.g., XML, legacy codes) into the structure and format the target ERP system expects.

Question 4

An ERP vendor provides a pre-built connector to Salesforce CRM. What is the main advantage of using this over a custom-built integration?

Accepted Answer

Pre-built connectors are vendor-supported, faster to deploy, and handle version updates

Answer

Vendor-certified connectors are tested, documented, and updated with product releases, reducing implementation time and long-term maintenance burden.

Question 5

During ERP integration, a 'heartbeat' or 'ping' mechanism is used to:

Accepted Answer

Detect when a connected system or endpoint has become unavailable

Answer

A heartbeat sends periodic lightweight signals to confirm a connected system is alive, enabling fast failure detection before real messages are lost.

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ERP Integration 4