Question 1

The internal controls within a system must be designed in the implementation stage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The expanded SDLC presented in the textbook expands the processes within the system design phase.This is necessary because:

Accepted Answer

A) It necessary for most companies to create their own software. 
B) The design phase needs to include the programming activities of self-created software. 
C) There is usually more than one software or system type that will meet the needs of the organization. 
D) Many organizations require a change in the type of operating system along with any changes in software. 
A) It necessary for most companies to create their own software. 
B) The design phase needs to include the programming activities of self-created software. 
C) There is usually more than one software or system type that will meet the needs of the organization. 
D) Many organizations require a change in the type of operating system along with any changes in software.

Question 3

A company has stated that the main strategic objective is to improve the accounts payable function within the organization.There are limited resources for IT upgrades and modifications.The IT governance committee has received IT update requests from the public relations department, human services, and vendor satisfaction department.Given this information, which would likely be the first upgrade implemented?

Accepted Answer

A) Public relations would be first because it would include all areas of the business - vendors, employees, and customers. 
B) Vendor satisfaction would be first because it would be most in line with the strategic objective of the company. 
C) Human services would be the first because the employees are the ones who are most affected by changes in the IT departments. 
D) It is not possible to make a decision without further information. 
A) Public relations would be first because it would include all areas of the business - vendors, employees, and customers. 
B) Vendor satisfaction would be first because it would be most in line with the strategic objective of the company. 
C) Human services would be the first because the employees are the ones who are most affected by changes in the IT departments. 
D) It is not possible to make a decision without further information.

Question 4

The last step of the systems analysis phase is to prepare a systems analysis report that will be delivered to the IT governance committee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When an organization hires consultants to assist with any phase or any phases of the SDLC, there are at least four ethical obligations.Which of the following is not one of those obligations?

Accepted Answer

A) Bid the engagement fairly, and completely disclose the terms of potential cost increases. 
B) Bill time accurately to the client and do not inflate time billed. 
C) Do not oversell unnecessary services or systems to the client. 
D) Make an honest effort to participate, learn the new system processes, and properly use the new system. 
A) Bid the engagement fairly, and completely disclose the terms of potential cost increases. 
B) Bill time accurately to the client and do not inflate time billed. 
C) Do not oversell unnecessary services or systems to the client. 
D) Make an honest effort to participate, learn the new system processes, and properly use the new system.

Question 6

The purpose of this phase is to question the current approaches in the system and to think about better ways to carry out the steps and processes of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) Systems Analysis 
B) Systems Survey 
C) Analysis of Systems Survey 
D) Preliminary Investigation 
A) Systems Analysis 
B) Systems Survey 
C) Analysis of Systems Survey 
D) Preliminary Investigation

Question 7

This document is sent to each software vendor offering a software package that meets the user and system needs and is sent to solicit proposals.

Accepted Answer

A) Requested Software Package 
B) Request for Proposal 
C) System Software Request 
D) Software Vendor Needs 
A) Requested Software Package 
B) Request for Proposal 
C) System Software Request 
D) Software Vendor Needs

Question 8

The decision to buy or design software directly follows which step in the system design flowchart?

Accepted Answer

A) Conceptual Design 
B) Systems Analysis 
C) Evaluation and Selection 
D) Systems Planning 
A) Conceptual Design 
B) Systems Analysis 
C) Evaluation and Selection 
D) Systems Planning

Question 9

The cost of cloud computing is normally related to a period of time, and not to the use of the service.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The longest and most costly part of the SDLC is the operation and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following feasibility aspects is an evaluation of whether the technology exists to meet the need identified in the proposed change to the IT system?

Accepted Answer

A) Technical feasibility 
B) Operational feasibility 
C) Economic feasibility 
D) Schedule feasibility 
A) Technical feasibility 
B) Operational feasibility 
C) Economic feasibility 
D) Schedule feasibility

Question 12

Software Programming involves all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Training Employees 
B) Software Testing 
C) Data Conversion 
D) Documenting the System 
A) Training Employees 
B) Software Testing 
C) Data Conversion 
D) Documenting the System

Question 13

A system conversion method in which the system is operated in only one or a few sub-units of the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) Direct cutover conversion 
B) Phase-in conversion 
C) Pilot conversion 
D) Parallel conversion 
A) Direct cutover conversion 
B) Phase-in conversion 
C) Pilot conversion 
D) Parallel conversion

Question 14

When the IT governance committee has made the decision as to which IT upgrades and/or modifications are to be made, their job is complete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The IT governance committee is made up of many different individuals within the organization.Which of the following would not be one of those individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Chief Information Officer 
B) Chief External Auditor 
C) Chief Executive Officer 
D) Top Managers from User Departments 
A) Chief Information Officer 
B) Chief External Auditor 
C) Chief Executive Officer 
D) Top Managers from User Departments

Question 16

The evaluation of long-term, strategic objectives and prioritization of the IT systems in order to assist the organizations in achieving its objectives is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Systems Planning 
B) Systems Analysis 
C) Systems Design 
D) Systems Implementation 
A) Systems Planning 
B) Systems Analysis 
C) Systems Design 
D) Systems Implementation

Question 17

It is essential that accountants oversee the data conversion from the old system to the new system to make sure that all accounting data is completely and correctly converted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The face-to-face nature of an interview is advantageous due to the fact that the interviewer can clear up any misunderstandings as they occur and can follow up with more questions, depending on the response of the interviewee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The use of the SDLC for IT system changes is important for several reasons.Which of the following is not part of the purposes of the SDLC processes?

Accepted Answer

A) As a part of strategic management of the organization 
B) As part of the internal control structure of the organization 
C) As part of the audit of an IT system 
D) As partial fulfillment of management's ethical obligations 
A) As a part of strategic management of the organization 
B) As part of the internal control structure of the organization 
C) As part of the audit of an IT system 
D) As partial fulfillment of management's ethical obligations

Question 20

Software should never be implemented before it is tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The internal controls within a system must be designed in the implementation stage.

The expanded SDLC presented in the textbook expands the processes within the system design phase.This is necessary because:

The last step of the systems analysis phase is to prepare a systems analysis report that will be delivered to the IT governance committee.

When an organization hires consultants to assist with any phase or any phases of the SDLC, there are at least four ethical obligations.Which of the following is not one of those obligations?

The purpose of this phase is to question the current approaches in the system and to think about better ways to carry out the steps and processes of the system.

This document is sent to each software vendor offering a software package that meets the user and system needs and is sent to solicit proposals.

The decision to buy or design software directly follows which step in the system design flowchart?

The cost of cloud computing is normally related to a period of time, and not to the use of the service.

The longest and most costly part of the SDLC is the operation and maintenance.

Which of the following feasibility aspects is an evaluation of whether the technology exists to meet the need identified in the proposed change to the IT system?

Software Programming involves all of the following except:

A system conversion method in which the system is operated in only one or a few sub-units of the organization.

When the IT governance committee has made the decision as to which IT upgrades and/or modifications are to be made, their job is complete.

The IT governance committee is made up of many different individuals within the organization.Which of the following would not be one of those individuals?

The evaluation of long-term, strategic objectives and prioritization of the IT systems in order to assist the organizations in achieving its objectives is called:

It is essential that accountants oversee the data conversion from the old system to the new system to make sure that all accounting data is completely and correctly converted.

The face-to-face nature of an interview is advantageous due to the fact that the interviewer can clear up any misunderstandings as they occur and can follow up with more questions, depending on the response of the interviewee.

The use of the SDLC for IT system changes is important for several reasons.Which of the following is not part of the purposes of the SDLC processes?

Software should never be implemented before it is tested.

Introduction to AIS

Foundational Concepts of the AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

Erp Systems

Auditing Information Technology Bases Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes

Expenditures Processes and Controls - Purchases

Expenditures Processes and Controls Payroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

Ecommerce and Ebusiness

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Exam 5: IT Governance

The internal controls within a system must be designed in the implementation stage.

The expanded SDLC presented in the textbook expands the processes within the system design phase.This is necessary because:

The last step of the systems analysis phase is to prepare a systems analysis report that will be delivered to the IT governance committee.

When an organization hires consultants to assist with any phase or any phases of the SDLC, there are at least four ethical obligations.Which of the following is not one of those obligations?

The purpose of this phase is to question the current approaches in the system and to think about better ways to carry out the steps and processes of the system.

This document is sent to each software vendor offering a software package that meets the user and system needs and is sent to solicit proposals.

The decision to buy or design software directly follows which step in the system design flowchart?

The cost of cloud computing is normally related to a period of time, and not to the use of the service.

The longest and most costly part of the SDLC is the operation and maintenance.

Which of the following feasibility aspects is an evaluation of whether the technology exists to meet the need identified in the proposed change to the IT system?

Software Programming involves all of the following except:

A system conversion method in which the system is operated in only one or a few sub-units of the organization.

When the IT governance committee has made the decision as to which IT upgrades and/or modifications are to be made, their job is complete.

The IT governance committee is made up of many different individuals within the organization.Which of the following would not be one of those individuals?

The evaluation of long-term, strategic objectives and prioritization of the IT systems in order to assist the organizations in achieving its objectives is called:

It is essential that accountants oversee the data conversion from the old system to the new system to make sure that all accounting data is completely and correctly converted.

The face-to-face nature of an interview is advantageous due to the fact that the interviewer can clear up any misunderstandings as they occur and can follow up with more questions, depending on the response of the interviewee.

The use of the SDLC for IT system changes is important for several reasons.Which of the following is not part of the purposes of the SDLC processes?

Software should never be implemented before it is tested.

Introduction to AIS

Foundational Concepts of the AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

Erp Systems

Auditing Information Technology Bases Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes

Expenditures Processes and Controls - Purchases

Expenditures Processes and Controls Payroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

Ecommerce and Ebusiness

Filters