Oracle Planning 2017 Implementation Essentials — Question 31

What is the difference between subject areas that append the word "Real Time" and those that do not?

Answer options

• A. The "Real Time" subject areas are based on subledger transactions and the ones that are not are based on general ledger balances.
• B. The "Real Time" subject areas are based on real-time transactions in the applications, and those that are not, are based on data stored in the Oracle Business Intelligence Applications data warehouse.
• C. The "Real Time" subject areas are based on real-time transactions and those that are not, are based on historical data.
• D. There is no difference.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, accurately describes that 'Real Time' subject areas deal with transactions occurring in real-time within applications, while those without this designation rely on static data from the Oracle Business Intelligence Applications data warehouse. Option A is incorrect as it discusses subledger versus general ledger rather than real-time data. Option C is misleading as it suggests that non-Real Time areas deal solely with historical data, which is not entirely accurate. Option D is false since there is a distinct difference between the two types of subject areas.