Take the System Administration BOSS Basics Certification Quiz

Question 1 of 20

In many modules an ‘ID’ type field (such as Job# or PO#), will take precedence over any other filter conditions.

True
False

Question 2 of 20

The search screens in BOSS contain several control types to facilitate data, what is a Drop Down?

Allows you to select one or more options that are to be used as part of the search.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list.
Allows you to type a date directly into the text field or to click the calendar icon adjacent to the text box and choose a date.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list but adds the ability to type into the field to search the list of options.

Question 3 of 20

The search screens in BOSS contain several control types to facilitate data, what is a Combo Box?

Allows you to select one or more options that are to be used as part of the search.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list.
Allows you to type a date directly into the text field or to click the calendar icon adjacent to the text box and choose a date.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list but adds the ability to type into the field to search the list of options.

Question 4 of 20

The search screens in BOSS contain several control types to facilitate data, what is a Drop-Down Checklist?

Allows you to select one or more options that are to be used as part of the search.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list.
Allows you to type a date directly into the text field or to click the calendar icon adjacent to the text box and choose a date.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list but adds the ability to type into the field to search the list of options.

Question 5 of 20

The search screens in BOSS contain several control types to facilitate data, what is a Date Control?

Allows you to select one or more options that are to be used as part of the search.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list.
Allows you to type a date directly into the text field or to click the calendar icon adjacent to the text box and choose a date.
Allows you to select pre-defined choices from the list but adds the ability to type into the field to search the list of options.

Question 6 of 20

What is the purpose of the keyboard shortcuts ‘<‘ and ‘>’?

To display the current date.
To add or subtract a day.
To add or subtract a week.
To go to the first or last of the current month.

Question 7 of 20

What is the purpose of the keyboard shortcuts ‘PgUp’ and ‘PgDn’?

To display the current date.
To add or subtract a day.
To add or subtract a week.
To go to the first or last of the current month.

Question 8 of 20

What is the purpose of clicking on a hyperlink in a grid?

To obtain more information than can be displayed in a single page.
To click the link and navigate to detailed information related to the link.
To sort the information in ascending order.
To edit information.

Question 9 of 20

What action does the (+) button perform?

To obtain more information than can be displayed in a single page.
The grid will expand to take over the entire browser window.
Depending on the grid, you may be able to enter the information directly into the grid or you many be presented with a data entry screen.
Allow you to sort the information in ascending order.

Question 10 of 20

You click the Export to Excel button but do not receive a download. What would cause this?

It’s possible this feature is not enabled in System Settings.
It’s possible that your pop-up blocker is enabled.
It’s possible you don’t have permissions.
All of the above.

Question 11 of 20

The User Preference dialog allows a degree of personalization. Which options are available?

Set BOSS to Compact Mode.
Set the Login to First Tab and Default Role.
Change your password.
All of the above.

Question 12 of 20

What is the Quick Links/My Reports module used for?

Providing links to the BOSS Pivot Reports.
Providing links to Gantt Reports.
Providing links to an often used web site.
A and C.

Question 13 of 20

What is the officially supported Brower for BOSS?

Chrome.
Microsoft Edge
Fire Fox
Safari

Question 14 of 20

The Announcements module can be used to keep users informed of upcoming events and reminders.

True
False

Question 15 of 20

What is a Role in BOSS?

Provides the ability to perform a specific function(s) in BOSS.
A division within the company, typically a geographic location.
A set of permissions assigned to a user.
A collection of modules in the system.

Question 16 of 20

What is a Tab in BOSS?

Provides the ability to perform a specific function(s) in BOSS.
A division within the company, typically a geographic location.
A set of permissions assigned to a user.
A collection of modules in the system.

Question 17 of 20

What is a Module in BOSS?

Provides the ability to perform a specific function(s) in BOSS.
A division within the company, typically a geographic location.
A set of permissions assigned to a user.
A collection of modules in the system.

Question 18 of 20

What are three major tenents of BOSS?

BOSS is Web based, Module based, and Status based.
BOSS is Web based, Role based, and Status based.
BOSS is Role based, Tab based, and Module based.
BOSS is Role based, Tab based, and Threshold based.

Question 19 of 20

What does the Open Reminders Module display by default?

Appointments, Announcements, and Issues.
Announcements, Tasks, and Issues.
Appointments, Tasks, and Issues.
Calendar, Announcements, and Tasks.

Question 20 of 20

What does a field highlighted in pink indicate?

The field is linked to the Flower module.
Date entry is optional in the field.
It’s the first field available.
Data entry is required in the field.

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