Microsoft Dynamics AX Online Test

The Microsoft Dynamics AX Test makes use of scenario-based questions to test for on-the-job skills as opposed to theoretical knowledge, ensuring that candidates who do well on this screening test have the relavant skills. The questions are designed to covered following on-the-job aspects:

• Understanding and working with Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Implementing and managing Budget Control
• Creating and maintaining Budget Models
• Handling Cash and Bank Management tasks
• Designing and managing Budget Workflows
• Performing Data Management and Administration tasks
• Generating and analyzing Reports and Analytics
• Implementing and using Finance and Operations features
• Managing Supply Chain operations
• Utilizing Retail and Commerce functionalities

Once the test is sent to a candidate, the candidate receives a link in email to take the test. For each candidate, you will receive a detailed report with skills breakdown and benchmarks to shortlist the top candidates from your pool.

• Installation and Configuration

  Installation and Configuration refers to the process of setting up and configuring the Microsoft Dynamics AX software. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to effectively install and configure the software, ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation of the system.

• Bills of Materials (BOM)

  Bills of Materials (BOM) are detailed lists of components or raw materials that are required to produce a particular product. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's understanding of creating and managing BOMs in Microsoft Dynamics AX, which is crucial for accurate production planning and inventory management.

• Budget Control

  Budget Control in Microsoft Dynamics AX involves setting up and maintaining budget limits for various financial dimensions, such as cost centers or projects. This skill is measured in the test to gauge the candidate's proficiency in implementing budget control mechanisms and ensuring that expenditures stay within predefined limits.

• Budget Model

  A Budget Model in Microsoft Dynamics AX represents a predefined financial plan that is used for budgeting and forecasting purposes. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to create, modify, and analyze budget models, enabling effective financial planning and decision-making.

• Cash and Bank Management

  Cash and Bank Management in Microsoft Dynamics AX involves the handling of cash, banking transactions, and reconciliation processes. This skill is measured in the test to determine the candidate's competency in managing cash flows, performing bank reconciliations, and ensuring accurate cash and bank record keeping.

• Budget Workflow

  Budget Workflow in Microsoft Dynamics AX allows for the automation and streamlined approval of budget-related processes. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's knowledge of configuring and managing budget workflows, facilitating efficient collaboration and adherence to budget approval procedures.

• Data Management and Administration

  Data Management and Administration in Microsoft Dynamics AX involves tasks such as data import, export, transformation, and maintenance. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's ability to handle data effectively, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and reliability within the system.

• Reporting and Analytics

  Reporting and Analytics in Microsoft Dynamics AX encompasses the generation of meaningful reports and the utilization of analytics tools to gain insights from data. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's proficiency in reporting capabilities, data analysis, and the ability to derive actionable insights from the system's data.

• Finance and Operations

  Finance and Operations in Microsoft Dynamics AX covers a broad range of financial and operational management functionalities. This skill is measured in the test to gauge the candidate's understanding and competence in utilizing the financial and operational features of Microsoft Dynamics AX to drive efficient and effective business operations.

• Supply Chain Management

  Supply Chain Management in Microsoft Dynamics AX involves the end-to-end management of the flow of goods, information, and services from the supplier to the customer. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's knowledge and proficiency in using Microsoft Dynamics AX to optimize supply chain processes, minimize costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

• Retail and Commerce

  Retail and Commerce in Microsoft Dynamics AX encompasses the functionalities required for running retail operations, including point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management, and customer engagement. This skill is measured in the test to assess the candidate's ability to utilize Microsoft Dynamics AX effectively for managing and improving retail and commerce operations.

• Security and Compliance

  Security and Compliance in Microsoft Dynamics AX involves implementing and enforcing security measures to protect data and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. This skill is measured in the test to evaluate the candidate's understanding and proficiency in configuring and managing security settings within Microsoft Dynamics AX, thereby ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and compliance.

• Full list of covered topics

  The actual topics of the questions in the final test will depend on your job description and requirements. However, here's a list of topics you can expect the questions for Microsoft Dynamics AX Test to be based on.

  System installation and configuration

  User security and access control

  Setting up Bills of Materials (BOM)

  Product structure management

  Costing and pricing of BOM

  Manual and automated budget control

  Budget planning and forecasting

  Budget revisions and adjustments

  Bank account setup and management

  Bank reconciliation

  Budget approval workflows

  Data import and export

  Database backup and restore

  Report generation and customization

  Data analytics and visualization

  Financial module overview

  Sales and purchase management

  Inventory and warehouse management

  Order processing and fulfillment

  Retail store setup and configuration

  Point of sale (POS) operations

  E-commerce integration

  Data security and access control

  Compliance with regulatory standards

  Auditing and monitoring

  Incident response and resolution

  System performance tuning

  Troubleshooting and debugging

• Dynamics AX Developer
• Dynamics AX Consultant
• Dynamics AX Administrator
• Dynamics AX Functional Consultant
• Dynamics AX Technical Consultant
• Dynamics AX Project Manager
• Dynamics AX Business Analyst
• Dynamics AX Finance Analyst
• Dynamics AX Supply Chain Analyst
• Dynamics AX Retail Analyst

For intermediate/ experienced candidates, we customize the assessment questions to include advanced topics and increase the difficulty level of the questions. This might include adding questions on topics like

• Data migration and integration
• Troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Developing customizations and extensions
• Implementing security roles and user permissions
• Configuring and managing workflows
• Implementing budgetary controls and monitoring
• Designing and implementing financial reports
• Managing inventory and warehouse processes
• Analyzing sales and customer data