Ch. 4 EDI 100 Flashcards
What is an EDI data element?
A data element is a singular fact sent within an EDI document
An element is separated from another element using a(n) ______.
Element delimiter
T/F: An EDI segment is composed of EDI elements.
True.
The first 2-3 characters in a segment are the ________.
Segment identifier
T/F: A qualifier is an element that defines the type of information that will be in the following element.
True. Example: When a date is communicated in an EDI transaction, the type of date (shipped date, delivery date, PO cancel date, etc.) needs to be indicated. A qualifier will be located in the preceding element, indicating the type of date that follows.
The sender qualifier and ID is found (before/after) the receiver qualifier and ID in the ISA segment.
Before. The sender QID (qualifier/ID) is located before the receiver QID in the data.
The first segment in an EDI X12 file is the ___ segment.
ISA segment
What element in the ST segment indicates the document type?
ST01
DTM segments are used to communicate what type of information?
Dates/Times
The N1, N2, N3, and N4 segments are used to communicate what type of information?
Address information, such as ship to or ship from addresses
The ITD segment is used to communicate what type of information?
Payment terms
In the below example, what’s sent in the REF02:
REFIA10572
10572 is sent in the REF02.
T/F: All retailers send the same segments and elements in each purchase order.
False! Retailers have different specifications for what segments and elements are required for each document type.
What character is typically used as the element delimiter in EDI?
- (asterisk)
What is the purpose of the interchange control number?
The interchange control number uniquely identifies that interchange being exchanged between those two parties.
