ERP systems assessment

Assessment

What is it?

The ERP systems assessment evaluates a candidate’s expertise in managing platforms like SAP and Oracle, focusing on system navigation, data input, and process optimization. With timed, progressively challenging questions, this assessment is used early in hiring to screen for ERP proficiency.

How it works

The ERP Systems Assessment begins with foundational questions on ERP basics and progresses to more complex scenarios involving ERP functionality and optimization. In a 20-question format, this might look like:

  • Basic Level questions may ask candidates to navigate the ERP interface, identify system modules, or enter data into a form.
  • Intermediate Level questions could involve executing standard transactions, understanding the flow of data between modules, or setting up user permissions.
  • Advanced Level questions might challenge candidates to optimize a process, troubleshoot system errors, or implement a custom workflow in SAP or Oracle.

The test is timed, requiring candidates to demonstrate their knowledge and efficiency in ERP tasks.

Results and Benefits

The results of the ERP Systems Assessment provide employers with a clear view of the candidate’s ERP knowledge and ability to manage critical business processes. Candidates who perform well demonstrate both basic system navigation and advanced ERP configuration skills, ensuring only qualified professionals advance in the recruitment process.

When to use it

The ERP Systems Assessment is most effective as an initial screening tool for roles such as ERP administrators, functional consultants, or system analysts. Using this knockout test helps employers focus on candidates with the necessary ERP expertise for the role.This assessment is especially useful for companies that rely on complex ERP systems for resource planning, inventory management, and business operations.

Example

Basic Level:
What is the primary purpose of an ERP system?
a) To integrate business processes
b) To manage employee payroll
c) To enhance social media reach
d) To improve website performance

Where in an ERP system would you manage inventory?
a) Finance Module
b) Procurement Module
c) Inventory Management Module
d) CRM Module

Intermediate Level:
How do you create a purchase order in Oracle?
a) Select a vendor and enter item details
b) Approve the invoice
c) Adjust stock levels
d) Configure user permissions

What is the purpose of user permissions in ERP systems?
a) To control access to specific features
b) To increase the system's speed
c) To reduce data storage requirements
d) To automate reporting

Advanced Level:
How do you optimize an ERP workflow?
a) Remove unused modules
b) Automate repetitive tasks
c) Increase the number of users
d) Reduce inventory size