Exam Guide

P_SEMBCS_60
SAP Certified Application Professional Business Consolidation with SAP ERP 6.0

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Overview
This certification test verifies the knowledge in the area of Buisness Consolidation solution as a specialised consultant profile within SAP ERP Analytics Strategic Enterprise Management. This certificate builds on the basic knowledge gained by SAP Business Consulidation consultant skills. It is refined by practical experience during several SEM-BCS implementation projects.

Exam Information
Exam Code Certification Title Software Number of Questions Duration Price P_SEMBCS_60 SAP Certified Application Professional Business Consolidation with SAP ERP 6.0 80 180 Minutes EUR 600

Notes
Professional Certifications are targeting profiles with minimum 4 - 7 years of experience. Besides the recommended education courses also practical job experience is required and tested. Please note this certification may have a different passing score from previous or different certification exams. For multiple response items there is no partial credit given. Please note that you are not allowed to use any reference materials during the certification test (no access to online documentation or to any SAP system).

Covered Topics
Implementation Scenarios, System Landscape and ERP Buyer Role + Self-Service Procurement ++ Service Procurement & Plan-Driven Procurement + Operational Sourcing and Bundling in SRM and ERP + Catalog Integration and Concept in SRM and ERP (SRM-MDM and Punch-Out) + Bidding Engine (RFx and Auctions) & E-Sourcing + Contract Management (incl. CLM) + Portal Integration +

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Master Data, Product Category Concept and Replication + ERP, PLM and Financials Integration and System Communication ++ Approval Concept and Possibilities +

Sample Questions
Disclaimer: These sample questions are for self-evaluation purposes only and do not appear on the actual certification exams. Answering the sample questions correctly is no guarantee that you will pass the certification exam. The certification exam covers a much broader spectrum of topics, so make sure you have familiarized yourself with all topics listed in the exam competency areas before taking the certification exam. Introduction Advanced Professional certifications require proven project experience, business process knowledge, and a more detailed understanding of SAP solutions. Professional certifications are targeting profiles with minimum 4-7 years of experience. Besides the recommended education courses also practical job experience is required and tested. With professional-level certification, you can: Demonstrate both your experience and your expertise through a rigorous testing process Promote a more globally applicable accreditation with higher billable rates Lead as well as execute tasks and engagements Access a community of SAP professional-level certified peers If you are a consultant with more than 5 years of experience, you probably are already in possession of the knowledge you need to pass the exam. This certification preparation guide is designed to provide some guidance as to the topics covered in the exam, sample questions, and study resources. Exam Competency Areas The certification test for "SAP Certified Application Professional Strategic Enterprise Management Business Consolidation" verifies the profound knowledge in the area of SEM-BCS. This certificate proves that the candidate has an advanced understanding within this profile and is able to apply these skills practically and provide guidance in project implementation. Software components: SAP SEM BCS 6.0 Number of Questions: 90 Duration: 180 minutes Competency Areas: The following list helps you to identify the competency areas covered in this test. The percentage indicates the portion of the test dedicated to a particular competency area.
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1. Conceptualize complex processes into customer prominent solutions. Based on professional application and advanced analysis qualification, customer business requirements can be recognized and transferred into concepts and blueprints of prominent customer solutions (40%). Topics / Learning Options: Data Entry You should be familiar with all aspects of data entry, including but not limited to: o o Reported financial data Posting levels: used to classify journal entries in the consolidation system and differentiate between reported data, standardized data, elimination entries and elimination of investment entries. (Consolidation of investments) Additional financial data There are several areas where additional financial data can be used including, but not limited to changes in investments and elimination of inter-unit profit in inventory. Flexible/Fixed data layouts Manual posting

o o

Master data for consolidation You should be familiar with both options for master data as well as features for master data such as: o o o Data synchronization with BI Changing objects in BI Consolidation specific master data including breakdown categories. Breakdown categories provide similar functions and features to field status, a common theme throughout most of SAP financials and other modules, but, can also be used on the loading of totals records. Thorough understanding of how breakdown categories insure data integrity will be covered. Time and Version dependencies Versions are used to execute parallel consolidations according to different aspects of data, such as: (for example, Actual, Plan, Target) Accounting principles (for example, U.S. GAAP, IAS, German HGB) Valuations Simulations (for example, to see how different exchange rates or a divestiture of a consolidation unit affect the consolidated statements)

A consolidation area can have one or more characteristics with the role version. If multiple characteristics have the role version, you can choose which version combination is to be used in consolidation. The role version cannot be assigned to dependent characteristics, which are compounded with independent characteristics.
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When there are two characteristics with the role version: Accounting Principles and Data Category, these might have the following characteristic values: Data category: Actual and Plan Accounting principles: U.S. GAAP and German HGB

You use both accounting principles for planning, but you use only U.S. GAAP for creating consolidated statements with actual data. Therefore, you select the following three combinations (out of the four that are available): o Actual / U.S. GAAP Plan / U.S. GAAP Plan / German HGB

Hierarchies Hierarchies of consolidation units are always defined as version dependent and time dependent. You can decide whether hierarchies of other characteristics in the consolidation system (SEM-BCS) are dependent on time or the version (for example, hierarchies for financial statement items and sub assignments). Other hierarchies are independent of versions, time periods, and version dependent.

Assignments (higher-level nodes lower-level nodes) within a version are time dependent. A starting year and period determine from which point forward an assignment is valid, and an ending year and period determine up to which point in time the assignment is valid. The assignment can also be valid across multiple timeframes. When defining a hierarchy in SAP NetWeaver Business Intelligence (BI) for a characteristic, you can choose: whether hierarchies of this characteristic are version dependent and whether the entire hierarchy or the hierarchy structure is time dependent. Hierarchy settings in BI also affect the consolidation system. Hierarchies of consolidation units are the exception: They must be defined as time and version dependent regardless of the settings in BI. Reconciliation and Inter-Unit Elimination Inter-unit (IU) elimination enables you to eliminate business relationships, based on the trade of goods and services between the consolidation units and within a consolidation group. You should be familiar with implementation considerations related to eliminations including: o Selections for eliminations Selection is at least a pair of financial statement items and, if applicable, consolidation unit, partner unit, sub-assignments, and other characteristics which are used to determine the elimination difference. You use the selections to reflect the business relationships (receivables/payables etc.) between the consolidation units which are within a consolidation group. You can create multiple pairs of selections for each elimination method. The first selection contains the accounting objects; the second selection contains the offsetting accounting objects for the eliminations.

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One and two sided posting Two-sided inter-unit elimination is based on two selections, uses a pair of elimination entries, and is typically used for eliminations of group-internal business relationships through trade and services. Posting level 20 is reserved for this task. By contrast, one-sided inter-unit elimination is a simplified form of elimination. One sided elimination entries are based on the values listed in only one selection.

Strategies related to posting differences Differences can be posted to a specific consolidation unit or based on values in a business context. Exposure to strategies should be included in a consultant's experience.

Currency Translation Translation of financial data, usually reported by consolidation units in local currency, to group currency is required to create consolidated financial statements. Subject matter to be familiar with include: o Translation to Target Currency: Used to translate the data records from a source key figure (such as the local currency) to a target key figure (such as the group currency).

Rounding: When different exchange rates are used to translate different sections of the trial balance, rounding errors can occur during the translation of currencies. Rounding function insures that the rounding rules are observed (in the source currency), and the system clears the rounding differences in the target currency insuring a footed trial balance.

Reclassification The reclassification function enables you transfer values from one account assignment to another. In the Consolidation system you can use reclassifications for all posting levels. That is, you can use them to: Adjust the financial data reported by consolidation units to meet the group's accounting requirements (standardizing entries) and to reclassify already-consolidated data. One of the most common reclassification tasks in consolidations are the postings to the income statement clearing, current year retained earnings, and balance sheet clearing accounts. You also can use reclassifications to model the proportionate method of consolidation in the system. One should be familiar with: o o o Elements of reclassification Appropriate use of different posting levels Conditions and Sub assignments

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Manual Postings Posting levels, inversion, (reversal) and other aspects of manual postings provide one of the initial building blocks for reported financial data. Subject matter may include investment related activities and the posting of group shares.

Validation Used to insure consistency of reported, standardized, consolidated, and additional financial data, validations can be used for both totals data and documents. 2. Build solutions by independently researching valid implementation options. Based on profound understanding and deep application skills, project requirements can be transferred into solid customer solutions (40%). Topics / Learning Options: Data Modeling Included in this section are features and constraints related to: Data basis, Consolidation area, permanent parameters, and periodicity.

Consolidation of Investment activity Consultants should understand the differences between the supported accounting techniques, including Purchase and Equity Method. You should also understand the relationship between investment activities and those methods. Knowledge of proportionate/proportional consolidation is also advised.

International Accounting Standards (IAS & US GAAP) BCS is designed to handle multiple accounting standards. Consultants should be knowledgeable about the difference between accounting standards and concepts related to Consolidation of Investment

Treatment of Goodwill

Migration from: o o ECCS Legacy Systems

Balance Carry Forward and the appropriate settings related to movement types

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Change to consolidation group 3. Accomplish and identify solutions for defined project tasks. Based on profound knowledge and basic understanding, identified tasks can be performed during system implementation, configuration, and testing (20%). Topics / Learning Options: Reporting Reporting with BI queries, technical reports, XBRL, and other tools and functions are all included in this section. Consultants should also be familiar with the use of virtual info providers and multi providers within the context of a data mart. Financial reports in consolidation are generated with queries that are neither directly based on the InfoCubes for totals records nor journal entries. Instead, these queries are based on the virtual InfoProviders delivered in SAP BI Content, which in turn refer to the aforementioned InfoCubes. The reason for this indirect method of data access is due to accounting principles with regards to single-entity statements and consolidated statements which necessitate various modifications to the data stored in the BasicCubes. The data staging occurs dynamically when a query is executed with the help of programs that are assigned as data sources for the virtual InfoProviders. Data staging can involve the following steps: o Consideration of the hierarchy of consolidation units and groups, and the assignment of those consolidation units to the consolidation groups: During this step, the system may need to temporarily create additional data records or, for reporting purposes, even discard data records read from the InfoCube for totals records. If a consolidation unit simultaneously belongs to more than one consolidation group, the system creates in the virtual InfoProvider additional data records that are not contained in the InfoCube for totals records.

Financial closing procedures/processes Allocations and assessments and all aspects related to fast close including timing and sequences can be included in the exam. Consultants taking the exam should also be familiar with the appropriate use and limitations of trading partner and group accounts.

Planning BCS has fairly specific data requirements. Consultants should be aware of those requirements as they relate to planning and the integrated tools that use BI including BPS and BI-IP.

Archiving

Authorization Subject matter includes authorization objects related to task processing as well as reporting authorization. Consultants should understand the differences between the two.
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Transports Consultants should be familiar with transport tools and proper sequencing of transports. In addition copying consolidation area-dependent settings and other items may also be included. Appropriate settings for allowing changes in a productive environment may also be included. Sample Questions DISCLAIMER: These sample questions are for self-evaluation purposes only and do not appear on the actual certification exams. Answering the sample questions correctly is no guarantee that you will pass the certification exam. The certification exam covers a much broader spectrum of topics, so do make sure you have familiarized yourself with all topics listed in the Exam Competency Areas before taking the certification exam. 1. You have used the copy function to copy data from version "A" to version "B". Thereafter, both versions are in sync. However, when you subsequently update or modify data in version "A", it will differ from the data in version "B". How does SEM-BCS release 6.0 support synchronization, to ensure version "B" will be updated immediately after version "A" is modified? Please choose the correct answer. a) O SEM-BCS offers the possibility of using a custom program to meet specific needs. Synchronization between versions is not supported by the system. It is a process that must be handled with procedures outside the system. In SEM-BCS, the relationship between the status of the copy task and the status of the assigned source tasks is treated the same as relationships between the status of other tasks and their respective preceding tasks.

b)

c)

2. You want to upload a consolidation unit hierarchy. Master data for both consolidation unit and consolidation groups is not yet entered in the system. What is the minimum number of uploads required to get a consolidation unit hierarchy completed in the system? Please choose the correct answer. a) O 1 Upload: Upload the master data information (technical key and description) for consolidation groups and the master data information, the hierarchical structure and the hierarchical information for the consolidation units in one upload file (e.g. CoI method, first and end consolidation period/year). 2 Uploads: Upload the master data information (technical key and description) for consolidation groups first and then the master data

b)

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information, the hierarchical structure and the hierarchical information for the consolidation units (e.g. CoI method, first and end consolidation period/year). c) O 4 Uploads: Upload the master data information (technical key and description) for consolidation groups first, then the master data information for consolidation units, then hierarchical structure of consolidation units and then hierarchical information for the consolidation units (e.g. CoI method, first and end consolidation period/year).

3. You have the following situation in a customer project: You have a version for plan (200) and a version for actual data (100). All settings (including the assignment of the exchange rate indicator to an item within the CT method) and the whole consolidation process are the same. There is one exception concerning the currency translation requested: for actual data there must be a different exchange rate used than for plan data. What is the lowest cost but still effective way to meet this requirement? Please choose the correct answer. a) O Assign a different exchange rate type to the exchange rate indicator depending on the version. Specify the version-dependant setting in the method and assign the different exchange rate indicator. Run the task version-dependant by assignment of a different exchange rate type.

b)

c)

4. In a customer project, you want to use the validation at the time of data entry. A validation method has to be assigned to the valid version or version combination. When creating a validation method, you select the type of data stream as "Totals record". What kind of validation type do you have to select to fulfill the requirements? Please choose the correct answer. a) O Type: Totaled data rows: In validation of totaled data rows, first the data is selected in accordance with the validation rule. Then the system totals the key figures of the selected data and evaluates them as elements of the validation formula. Type: Individual data rows: In validation of individual data rows, the validation rules are applied to each individual data row. Type: Data header: Validation of the data header only applies to the

b)

c)

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document flow. In validation of the data header, the validation rules are applied to the fixed characteristics in the document. 5. Which of the following roles can be assigned to more than one InfoObject? There are 4 correct answers to this question. Select which of the following answers are correct. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) O O O O O O O O Role: Version Role: Local currency Role: Group currency Role: subitem Role: subitem category Role: movement type Role: consolidation unit Role: allocation unit

6. You discuss the consolidation chart of accounts with the subsidiary financial department regarding mapping the elimination of interunit (IU) payables and receivables. Which of the following items can be of relevance to the elimination of IU payables and receivables function and should therefore receive a breakdown by partner unit, so that they can be included within the method definition? There are 4 correct answers to this question. Select which of the following answers are correct. a) b) c) d) e) f) O O O O O O deferred charges on assets in transferred inventory reserves for unsecured obligations to third parties loans to affiliated companies bill of exchange payables current asset securities prepayments and accruals

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7. There are different reporting architectures available in SEM-BCS 6.0. Which one of the following models is the fastest performing one? Please choose the correct answer. a) b) c) d) O O O O Sequence: A Sequence: B Sequence: C Sequence: D

8. In a customer project, you have the following requirements: The consolidation process has to be executed in group currency USD at first and eventually the consolidated data should be available in EUR as well. However, you want to execute the consolidation run in one version only. Given these described requirements, which of the following statements are true? There are 3 correct answers to this question. Select which of the following answers are correct. a) O It is not possible to run a consolidation process for group currency EUR and for group currency USD in one version. The transaction data have to be copied as many times as new group currencies are required. The consolidation tasks of the monitor have to be executed for each group currency separately.

b)

c)

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d)

You are not allowed to use in currency translation for some method steps the group currency as a source key figure.

9. Please consider the following scenario. Unit M is parent of A and has a share of 100% of A. Unit A is parent of B and has a share of 80% of B. All units are included using purchase method in a flat consolidation unit hierarchy. Please answer the following questions with yes or no! a) O The value of the calculated goodwill for A and B is not different than from example described above when you calculate A and B with group share. The value of the calculated goodwill for A and B is different than from example described above when you calculate A and B with group share.

b)

The following data is reported: M A A B Investment to Investee A = Equity = 8.000 USD -10.000 USD 5.000 USD -2.000 USD

Investment to Investee B = Equity =

During the first consolidation the following postings will be executed. Please assume that the first consolidation of all units takes place in one period. The Goodwill for both A and B are calculated based on direct share.

M A A

Investment to Investee A = Equity Goodwill =

-8.000 USD +10.000 USD = -2.000 USD

A B

Investment to Investee B = Equity =

-5.000 USD +2.000 USD

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B B

Equity Minority Goodwill

- 400 USD = +3.400 USD

10. Assume the following situation in a customer project: The customer system is life since 12/2006, for one version with several tasks grouped in 3 task groups. Because of new process requirements, you are asked to include a new task in task group 2 as of 10/2007. What is the simplest way with a minimum of customizing effort to fulfill the new requirement? a) O Set the permanent parameter with period 10 and year 2007. Go to the workbench and just include the new already customized task in the task hierarchy. Save. Create a new special version, version type H1 for hierarchy. Assign this new special version to the normal version. Save. Set the permanent parameter with period 1 and year 2007. Go to the workbench and just include the new already customized task in the task hierarchy. Save.

b)

c)

11. The breakdown category for the items is stored in the software component _____. Please use the keyboard to enter the right answer. ________________________________________ 12. You want to use the copy function to copy documents from one version A to another version B. The documents which are copied are defined as "reversal in the next period". Which task would you have to run in version B to invert the copied document in the next period? Please choose the correct answer. a) b) O O Execute the copy task in the next period. Execute the task period initialization.

13. In a customer project you have the following situation: The location of values for CoI is for Equity in AFD and for Investment in RFD. There are units using "at equity and purchase method".

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You have activated the validation of AFD, message type "error". There is just one scope for reported data for "at equity units" (scope A=annual net income). Unit E follows the "at equity method" and will be first consolidated in 03/2007. Unit P is parent of unit E. Unit P reports the investment data through RFD and unit E reports the equity for first consolidation in AFD. Given this scenario, what would happen when the validation task is executed? Please choose the correct answer. a) O An error message will be shown in the log, because unit E does not enter the equity data in RFD. The task will run without any error or warning messages. A warning message will be shown in the log, because unit E does not enter the equity data in RFD.

b) c)

O O

14. When you execute the breakdown checker and you have a validation method active which is based on version/version combinations what do you have to keep in mind? Please choose the correct answer. a) O The function "breakdown checker" is executed from the workbench and has nothing to do with the validation based on version/version combinations. The validation based on version/version combinations will be run because the breakdown checker might change the reported financial data based on new breakdown settings.

b)

15. In the example described below, a new subsidiary is acquired. Please consider the differences between posting with direct share or group share in this scenario. B Goodwill = _________USD Please use the keyboard to enter the right answer. ________________________________________ Unit M is parent of A and has a share of 80% of A. Unit A is parent of B and has a share of 80% of B. The following data is reported:

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M A A B

Investment to Investee A = Equity =

8,000 USD -10,000 USD 5,000 USD -2,000 USD

Investment to Investee B = Equity =

During the first consolidation the following postings will be executed. Please assume that the first consolidation of all units takes place in one period. M A A Investment to Investee A = Equity Equity Minority = = -8,000 USD +10,000 USD -2,000 USD

A B B

Investment to Investee B = Equity Equity Minority = =

-5,000 USD +2,000 USD - 520 USD

Goodwill

??? USD

Please calculate the value which is posted to the "B Goodwill" item using group share. Note: The following document line is missing in the example described above. A Min. Investment = XXX USD

16. In the example below, consolidation unit M is the parent company and owns 20% of consolidation unit U. There is a consolidation method using the at equity method assigned to unit U. The following data is reported:
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Please calculate the value for the missing two lines. The absolute value is the same for both lines. The values just differ by the sign, as depicted in the example. Absolute value for M Goodwill (+) and M Investment to Subs. (-) = _________USD Please use the keyboard to enter the right answer. ________________________________________

M U

Investment Equity

3,000 USD 500 USD

The following posting will take place during the first consolidation:

U U M M

stat. Equity stat. offset Item Goodwill Investment to Subs.

-100 USD +100 USD + ?? USD - ?? USD

17. Please consider the following scenario: Unit A is included using a purchase method. M is the parent unit and owns A with a 100% share. Unit A was first consolidated in 12/2005 and currently the system posts the subsequent consolidation in 09/2006. No other activities are valid in this period. Please assume that the values reported are defined as a trigger for the activity "subsequent consolidation". Note: It is irrelevant whether the data is reported using additional or reported financial data. Please use the keyboard to enter the right answer. ____________________________________________________________

Retained earnings

500,000 USD

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A A

Currency translation differences Other reserves

100,000 USD 200,000 USD

A A

stat. Retained earnings (RE) stat. RE offset item

+ ??? USD -??? USD

18. Which of the following information are reportable from BW as standard, as of Release SEM-BCS 6.0? There are 2 correct answers to this question. Select which of the following answers are correct. a) b) c) O O O Local currency of the consolidation unit Used partner combination Valid combination of consolidation units (in case of Matrix consolidation) Breakdown category of item Date of first and end-consolidation

d) e)

O O

19. After the task "validation of consolidated data", only one task can be executed. This task is called ______. Please use the keyboard to enter the right answer. ________________________________________ Expert Guidance In preparing for this exam, it is important to remember that the exam covers a broad range of topics, and therefore it is not possible to ask many questions on any one topic. Certain topics, such as the Master data for consolidation and Data entry receive more emphasis than topics such as Changes to consolidation groups and Transports. Also, be advised that although this exam is focused on the technical/configuration aspects of BCS, you will be asked questions regarding accounting standards and concepts, BI data modeling/reporting as it relates to financial statement presentation, and some questions related to the transactional accounting system . You should use the percentage guides from the Exam Competency Areas section above to guide the allocation of your preparation time. As shown in the sample exam questions, a good understanding of various business scenarios and accounting procedure/processes is helpful when choosing the best answer from a list of possible approaches. For these types of questions where multiple answers are correct, it may be helpful to use a selection/elimination strategy. You can possibly eliminate
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answers that are factually wrong, while selecting answers that are clearly correct. This leaves fewer answers where you might not be sure, thus speeding up the selection process. For questions that are based on product functionality rather than a business scenario, the answers are usually found in the course material listed for that area in the Exam Competency Areas section above. While several answers may be very similar in their wording, take sufficient time to clearly understand the meaning of each answer rather than rushing. Remember that BCS is designed to work globally and that some questions may be in part based on different accounting standards and practices. That will help in distinguishing which answer(s) is/are correct. Functionality questions are normally about the primary functions of the software, not obscure or secondary features and options. Consolidation of investments and related accounting standards are areas where practical knowledge will be especially helpful. Some of the questions in these areas may not be discussed directly in the training material and require an understanding of accounting processes. The resources listed below can also be useful in learning the more technical aspects of accounting methods and practices. Data modeling with an understanding of InfoProviders and InfoObjects are also important areas of the exam where experience and additional knowledge will make it easier to score well. The exam was not designed to have 'trick' questions or answers, but you should think through the choices to make sure you understand the exact meaning and impact of each option before making your choices. The majority of the questions in this exam are multiple choice questions. Some of these require you to select the single correct answer others, are multiple choice questions. In the multiple choice questions, be sure to note the advice on the number of correct answers. You must choose the number of answers indicated. There isn't any partial scoring and multiple response questions are scored as either correct or incorrect. There may also be a small number of Fill-in-the Blank items. These questions are not designed to test your language skills so there is normally a range of acceptable answers, for example with or without capitalization, etc. Resource Page SAP Service Market Place SEM Strategic Enterprise Management SAP ERP Central Component, Release 6.0, SR1, incl. SP11, November 2007 http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp60_sp/helpdata/en/3a/c670373bbf0303e10000009b38f842/frameset.htm BW Expert http://www.bwexpertonline.com/ Providing US GAAP and IFRS resources for Members SAP Developer's Network (SDN): http://sdn.sap.com > Information Management > Business Intelligence A great source of whitepapers, blogs, wikis and forums for SAP NetWeaver BI SAPPress Web site:
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http://www.sap-press.com Solutions 1 a) Incorrect 1 b) Incorrect 1 c) Correct 2 a) Incorrect 2 b) Correct 2 c) Incorrect 3 a) Correct 3 b) Incorrect 3 c) Incorrect 4 a) Incorrect 4 b) Correct 4 c) Incorrect 5 a) Correct 5 b) Incorrect 5 c) Incorrect 5 d) Correct 5 e) Incorrect 5 f) Incorrect 5 g) Correct 5 h) Correct 6 a) Correct 6 b) Incorrect 6 c) Correct 6 d) Correct 6 e) Incorrect 6 f) Correct 11 Finbasis Fin Data Base fin data base fin database 12 a) Correct 12 b) Incorrect 13 a) Correct 13 b) Incorrect 13 c) Incorrect 14 a) Incorrect 14 b) Correct 15 +1,920 +1920 1,920 1920 7 a) Correct 7 b) Incorrect 7 c) Incorrect 7 d) Incorrect 8 a) Incorrect 8 b) Correct 8 c) Correct 8 d) Correct 9 a) Correct 9 b) Incorrect 10 a) Correct 10 b) Incorrect 10 c) Incorrect

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Fin Database finbasis FINBASIS 16 2,900 2900 17 a) 500,000 500000 18 a) Correct 18 b) Correct 18 c) Incorrect 19 Custom Task custom defined task Custom Defined Task custom specific task Custom Specific Task custom task

18 d) Incorrect 18 e) Incorrect

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Examinations, Personal Data SAP will define and publish the scope to be covered by each examination, which is subject to change by SAP without notice. SAP will define and publish the format and duration of the examination, which are subject to change by SAP without notice. Examinations and certificates are release-dependent, that is to say examinations cover and certificates are valid in respect of a particular software release. SAP reserves the right to limit the validity period of a release-dependent certificate. The validity of a certificate expires no later than the date at which SAP ends support of the release in question. SAP will define the releases for which examinations will be offered and their validity. SAP may offer a delta-certification test to upgrade an existing certificate for a particular release to a subsequent software release. Delta-certification test candidates must hold the certificate for the current release. Possession of the certificate for a back-level release does not entitle a candidate to admission to a delta-certification test. SAP reserves the right to include in delta-certification tests topics of general knowledge and importance as well as topics specific to the new release. SAP or its subsidiaries store and process personal and examination data in accordance with the applicable statutory data protection provisions for the purpose of managing the Global Certification Program. Candidates must confirm electronically their acceptance of such storage and processing before admission to the examination. Examination Rules The candidate must arrive at the testing center at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled test appointment. If the candidate arrives more than 15 minutes late, it is at the discretion of the testing center personnel whether the candidate can be seated without disrupting the other exams in progress. At least two forms of identification, including a government issued photo identification, have to be shown to the test center personnel. Both forms of identification must contain your signature. The candidate is not permitted to bring papers, books, bags, computers, cell phones, personal organizers, cameras or calculators into the testing room. Scratch paper will be provided by testing center personnel for use while testing. All scratch paper is collected and destroyed by testing center personnel at the end of the exam. The candidate must complete the examination alone and independently. No extra help of any kind is allowed. The examination is timed and the examination time cannot be interrupted or extended. Candidates must follow the proctor's instructions. The examination questions and tasks are protected by copyright and must not be written down, copied, photographed or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part or made available to others in any form. If a candidate disturbs the examination or breaks any examination rule that candidate will be excluded from the examination immediately. Assessment and Results The examination is evaluated automatically in accordance with general rules defined by SAP. Candidates are informed of their result, by receiving a score report, if successfully passing their certificate or other feedback. Successful candidates receive a unique certificate. Appeals must be lodged within three months after communication of the result. SAP is not required to review appeals lodged after these three months, and is then entitled to destroy the documents. SAP will hold the results of the examination in a database in order to be able to ascertain, if necessary, what certification a candidate holds and whether a candidate can be admitted to other examinations. SAP may also use the data held to provide targeted information to certified candidates and to enable candidates to retrieve specific information. SAP may also inform others of successful candidates' certification. Changes to Test Taker Information

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Successful candidates must inform the SAP subsidiary where the candidate passed the original Certification in writing of any change of address, of name, or of employer, or of any other relevant change, attaching official documents and a statement by the new employer, as appropriate. Retake Policy Unsuccessful candidates may retake the same examination. Successful candidates are not permitted to retake the same examination. No candidate may participate in the same examination for the same release more than three times. A candidate who has failed an examination three times for a release may not attempt that examination again until the next release. The retake possibility is dependent on the availability of the exam to be retaken. Retake candidates may have to attempt the examination for a later release. Candidates pay a fee for all retakes. Candidates violating the SAP retake policy may be subject to any appropriate action, including legal remedies, that SAP deems necessary or appropriate to enforce SAP's retake policy. Certification Fees Candidates pay a certification fee for admission to the examination. This certification fee covers the examination, assessment, and, for successful candidates, the certificate. Infringements of the Examination Rules In the event of a serious infringement of the examination rules, all certificates that have been awarded to the candidate will be revoked and the candidate will be excluded from further examinations. The candidate will be requested to return all certificates to SAP without delay. In the event of a minor infringement of the examination rules, the exam of the candidate concerned will be documented as a "fail" but the candidate may retake in accordance with the SAP retake policy. Infringement of copyright and other unlawful harm to SAP will be treated as a serious infringement of the examination rules and will result in the actions indicated above. SAP will use proper judgment and fairness in deciding whether an infringement is serious or minor. The candidate concerned will receive written notification of the actions with justification of this action. Law and Jurisdiction These Conditions of Participation apply to the exclusion of all other conditions. These Conditions cannot be changed or added to, and SAP's failure expressly to reject a change or addition will not be construed as SAP's acceptance of the change or addition. These Conditions of Participation are governed exclusively by German law. If the other party is a registered trader for the purposes of the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch) the sole place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising between the parties out of or in connection with these Conditions is Karlsruhe , Germany . Certification through SAP Certification events are offered in different countries. Note that SAP training & certification offerings vary across different countries and regions around the world. For test registration information contact PreciseTrace or register on line at http://www.PreicseTrace.com/pearsonvue

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