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MCA DEGREE EXAMINATION, May / June 2009
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PART A (10 x 2 = 20 MARKS )
1. Define the term “ERP”?
2. what is the significance of Information Technology in ERP?
3. Name the leading ERP vendors providing a complete ERP solution
4. What is the significance of packages software?
5. Expand the term “SAP”. What are SAP R/2 and SAP R/3?
6. What is the roadmap for successful ERP implementation?
7. What is impact of free open source software in ERP implementation?
8. What is EAI (Enterprise Application Integration)?
9. Compare MTO and MTS
10. “ERP is a catalyst of fundamental changes in organizations” – Comment?
PART B (5 x 16 = 80 MARKS )
11. a) List the benefits of ERP software and Explain
List the various steps in Business Process Reengineering (BPR) during the ERP implementation
OR
b) With the help of Integrated Data Model. Explain how the various functions of an enterprise
can be integrated scamlessly in an ERP solution
ii) Explain the process involved in integrating ERP with SCM. Explain with an example.
12. a) Explain briefly : Business Process Customization and Technical customization in ERP
implementation
ii) Explain the role of functional consultants in ERP implementation
OR
b) Explain the various phases involved in the ERP implementation lifecycle.
ii) what is Business Modeling? Why is it required?
13. a) Explain the functionalities and features of finance module and sales and distribution
module of an ERP system. Illustrate with suitable example
OR
b) Assume that you have purchased SAPR/3 ERP software solution for your enterprise. How will
you map the functions of SAP R/3 with those that are available in your enterprise? Explain.
ii) List the critical success factors for ERP implementation
14. a) Define the terms: Internet, Intranet, Extranet, Reengineering
OR
b) Which one of the following architectures suits much to the ERP software solution : Client
server architecture and Mainframe system. Discuss briefly
ii) What is Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Explain.
15. a) Which one of the following category suits for the ERP system designed for SMEs (Small-tomedium
Scale Industries) Centralized Databases and Distributed Database. Explain briefly.
ii) What are the benefits that an enterprise can reap if they choose an ERP system under LINUX
platform?
OR
b) select an organization of your choice and discuss its ERP implementation from three
perspectives-organization, Technology and business.
ii) What are the technical requirements in ERP implementation? Present your answer in the form
of a report to an enterprise