ERP720S - ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022


ERP720S - ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEMS - 2ND OPP - JULY 2022



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nAmI BI A un IVERS ITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS, JOURNALISM AND MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
QUALIFICATION : Bachelor of Information Technology {Business Computing)
Bachelor of Informatics
QUALIFICATION CODE: S0BSBC / O7BAIF
COURSELEVEL: NQF LEVEL7
COURSE: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
COURSECODE: ERP720S
DATE: July 2022
SESSION: 2
DURATION: 2 Hours
MARKS: 70
SECOND OPPORTUNITY/SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER{S):
Dr Edmore Chikohora
Mr Johnson Billawer
MODERATOR {S):
Dr Victoria Hasheela-Mufeti
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTSOF 6 PAGES
{INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE)
Instructions for the students
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.

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SECTIONA: Multiple Choice Questions. Marks for each question are shown at the end.
[Total Marks 20]
1. Which database does the SAPS/4HANA ERPsystem runs on?
[1 Mark]
A. SAP R/3
B. SAP HANA
C. S/4HANA
D. SAP R/1
2. Which of the following icons represent the SAPlogo on the SAPS/4HANA Fiori Launchpad?
[1 Mark]
A.
B.
C.
D.
3. Which of the following modules is part of ERPII {ERP2nd generation)?
A. Logistics
B. MRM
C. CRM
D. Sales and Distribution
[1 Mark]
4. You are describing ERPBusiness Cases.Which two {2) statements are the most correct.
[2 Marks]
A. ERPbenefits are often underestimated
B. ERPcosts start accruing after implementation
C. Implementation services are often the bulk of the costs
D. ERPsoftware costs include ongoing maintenance costs
5. One of the important control in purchasing is having an approved supplier list that is primarily
used for sourcing products. Having an approved supplier list can help in protecting the
organisation from the following risks. There are two (2) correct answers.
[2 Marks]
A. Purchasing products of inferior quality
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B. Purchasing at inflated prices
C. Purchasing items that are not needed
D. Unauthorised disclosure of sensitive information
E. Mistakes in posting to accounts payable
6. The SAP S/4HANA system contains many organizational levels, which are responsible for
particular functional areas. Which of the following organizational units are relevant only for
the Procure-to-Pay business process? There are two (2) correct answers.
[2 Marks]
A. Purchasing organisation
B. Storage location
C. Company code
D. Plant
E. Purchasing group
7. You are describing the advantages of a stock transport order. Which three (3) statements are
the most correct.
[3 Marks]
A. A Purchase requisitions can be converted into a stock transport orders.
B. You can enter delivery charges in the stock transport order.
C. The goods issue for the transport order can be posted to unrestricted-use stock, stock
in quality inspection or to blocked stock.
D. The goods movements for a stock transport order can be monitored via the PO history.
8. You are explaining transactions which can impact a company's assets. Which two (2) postings
are the most correct?
[2 Marks]
A. Purchase requisitions
B. Sales orders
C. Goods receipts
D. Customer invoices
9. You are explaining how the procurement cycle in SAP S/4HANA integrates with SAP Financial
Accounting to a colleague. Which procurement cycle business transaction in SAP S/4HANA
creates a financial accounting document? There are three (3) correct answers. [3 Marks]
A. Create a vendor master record
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B. Post a goods receipt with change in material valuation
C. Create vendor payment
D. Create a purchase requisition
E. Enter an invoice receipt
10. You are explaining the negative impacts of not managing inventory. Which two (2) statements
are not relevant here.
[2 Marks]
A. Poor profit margins
B. Inaccurate cash flow reports
C. Lost sales
D. Production delays
11. The following organizational data are required when creating a sales order EXCEPTFOR:
[1 Mark]
A. Division
B. Sales organization
C. Distribution channel
D. Customer number
E. Company code
SECTION B: Structured Questions. Marks for each question are shown at the end.
[Total Marks SO]
QUESTION 1
[20 Marks]
A} Read the scenario provided below and answer the questions that follow;
First National Bank (FNB} is a large bank in the banking industry originating from South Africa with
subsidiaries in many other African countries. In Namibia FNB has several branches in almost every
region. Assume that FNB Namibia management is considering implementing the SAP S/4HANA ERP
system across all its branches.
i}
Discuss the six {6} phases of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library {ITIL}
application management process that FNB Namibia needs to follow when implementing
its ERPsystem.
[12 Marks]
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ii)
Discuss any four (4) ERP implementation service costs that FNB Namibia need to consider
when implementing an ERPsystem.
[ 8 Marks]
QUESTION 2
[15 Marks]
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Sales Group (SD)
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Analyze figure 1 and answer the questions that follows:
A) What does Figure 1 represent?
B) Explain the relationship between Client and Company Code in Figure 1.
[1 Mark]
[2 Marks]
C) Plant and Storage locations are enclosed in one rectangle box. Explain what this mean in
the business context.
[2 Marks]
D) Refer to Figure 1 and state the elements that will be part of the Inventory Management
process.
[2 Marks]
E) Briefly discuss the four (4) ERPdata types that are included in the business/organisation
blue print.
[8 Marks]
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QUESTION 3
[15 Marks]
A) State and explain any three (3) different stock types found in an SAPS/4HANA ERPsystem.
[6 Marks]
B) Most goods movement update financial accounting. However, there are situations were goods
movement will not impact financial accounting. Provide four (4) situations were goods movement will
not update financial accounting.
[4 Marks]
C} What typical documents are created on the ERPsystem as part of the Procure-to-Pay process.
Provide at least 6 documents.
[2 Marks]
D) On the SAPS/4HANA ERPsystem which tool can be used to display documents that has been
processed as part of the purchasing document?
[1 Mark]
E) How can the general risks encountered in the procurement process be eliminated? Explain the
controls that can be enforced.
[2 Marks]
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