Question 1

One time costs include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  site preparation 
B)  insurance 
C)  programming and testing 
D)  data conversion 
A)  site preparation 
B)  insurance 
C)  programming and testing 
D)  data conversion

Question 2

List two ways that a systems project can contribute to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A new system can improve the operational

Question 3

Which technique is least likely to be used to quantify intangible benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  opinion surveys 
B)  simulation models 
C)  professional judgment 
D)  review of accounting transaction data 
A)  opinion surveys 
B)  simulation models 
C)  professional judgment 
D)  review of accounting transaction data

Question 4

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,personnel costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Outline the six controllable activities that relate to new systems development

Accepted Answer

Systems Authorization Activities: All sy

Question 6

The systems analysis report does not

Accepted Answer

A)  identify user needs 
B)  specify requirements for the new system 
C)  formally state the goals and objectives of the system 
D)  specify the system processing methods 
A)  identify user needs 
B)  specify requirements for the new system 
C)  formally state the goals and objectives of the system 
D)  specify the system processing methods

Question 7

System documentation is designed for all of the following groups except

Accepted Answer

A)  systems designers and programmers 
B)  end users 
C)  accountants 
D)  all of the above require systems documentation 
A)  systems designers and programmers 
B)  end users 
C)  accountants 
D)  all of the above require systems documentation

Question 8

The objective of systems planning is to link systems projects to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Examples of recurring costs include

Accepted Answer

A)  software acquisition 
B)  data conversion 
C)  personnel costs 
D)  systems design. 
A)  software acquisition 
B)  data conversion 
C)  personnel costs 
D)  systems design.

Question 10

A tangible benefit

Accepted Answer

A)  can be measured and expressed in financial terms 
B)  might increase revenues 
C)  might decrease costs 
D)  all of the above 
A)  can be measured and expressed in financial terms 
B)  might increase revenues 
C)  might decrease costs 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

When the auditor reconciles the program version numbers,which audit objective is being tested?

Accepted Answer

A)  protect applications from unauthorized changes 
B)  ensure applications are free from error 
C)  protect production libraries from unauthorized access 
D)  ensure incompatible functions have been identified and segregated 
A)  protect applications from unauthorized changes 
B)  ensure applications are free from error 
C)  protect production libraries from unauthorized access 
D)  ensure incompatible functions have been identified and segregated

Question 12

Which level of a data flow diagram is used to produce program code and database tables?

Accepted Answer

A)  context level 
B)  elementary level 
C)  intermediate level 
D)  prototype level 
A)  context level 
B)  elementary level 
C)  intermediate level 
D)  prototype level

Question 13

Instead of implementing an application in a single big-bang release,modern systems are delivered in parts continuously and quickly

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the purpose of the auditor's review of SDLC documentation?

Accepted Answer

In reviewing the SDLC documentation,the

Question 15

Why is it important that the systems professionals who design a project not perform the detailed feasibility study of the project?

Accepted Answer

Objectivity is essential to th

Question 16

The accountant's role in systems analysis includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  specify audit trail requirements 
B)  prepare data gathering questionnaires 
C)  suggest inclusion of advanced audit features 
D)  ensure mandated procedures are part of the design 
A)  specify audit trail requirements 
B)  prepare data gathering questionnaires 
C)  suggest inclusion of advanced audit features 
D)  ensure mandated procedures are part of the design

Question 17

When implementing a new system,the costs associated with transferring data from one storage medium to another is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a recurring cost 
B)  a data conversion cost 
C)  a systems design cost 
D)  a programming cost 
A)  a recurring cost 
B)  a data conversion cost 
C)  a systems design cost 
D)  a programming cost

Question 18

Typically a systems analysis

Accepted Answer

A)  results in a formal project schedule 
B)  does not include a review of the current system 
C)  identifies user needs and specifies system requirements 
D)  is performed by the internal auditor 
A)  results in a formal project schedule 
B)  does not include a review of the current system 
C)  identifies user needs and specifies system requirements 
D)  is performed by the internal auditor

Question 19

The testing of individual program modules is a part of

Accepted Answer

A)  software acquisition costs 
B)  systems design costs 
C)  data conversion costs 
D)  programming costs 
A)  software acquisition costs 
B)  systems design costs 
C)  data conversion costs 
D)  programming costs

Question 20

Why is cost-benefit analysis more difficult for information systems than for many other types of investments organizations make?

Accepted Answer

The benefits of information systems are

One time costs include all of the following except

List two ways that a systems project can contribute to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Which technique is least likely to be used to quantify intangible benefits?

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,personnel costs.

Outline the six controllable activities that relate to new systems development

The systems analysis report does not

System documentation is designed for all of the following groups except

The objective of systems planning is to link systems projects to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Examples of recurring costs include

A tangible benefit

When the auditor reconciles the program version numbers,which audit objective is being tested?

Which level of a data flow diagram is used to produce program code and database tables?

Instead of implementing an application in a single big-bang release,modern systems are delivered in parts continuously and quickly

What is the purpose of the auditor's review of SDLC documentation?

Why is it important that the systems professionals who design a project not perform the detailed feasibility study of the project?

The accountant's role in systems analysis includes all of the following except

When implementing a new system,the costs associated with transferring data from one storage medium to another is an example of

Typically a systems analysis

The testing of individual program modules is a part of

Why is cost-benefit analysis more difficult for information systems than for many other types of investments organizations make?

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

Security Part I: Auditing Operating Systems and Networks

IT Security Part II: Auditing Database Systems

Overview of Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems

Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and CAATTs for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

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Exam 5: Systems Development and Program Change Activities

One time costs include all of the following except

List two ways that a systems project can contribute to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Which technique is least likely to be used to quantify intangible benefits?

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,personnel costs.

Outline the six controllable activities that relate to new systems development

The systems analysis report does not

System documentation is designed for all of the following groups except

The objective of systems planning is to link systems projects to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Examples of recurring costs include

A tangible benefit

When the auditor reconciles the program version numbers,which audit objective is being tested?

Which level of a data flow diagram is used to produce program code and database tables?

Instead of implementing an application in a single big-bang release,modern systems are delivered in parts continuously and quickly

What is the purpose of the auditor's review of SDLC documentation?

Why is it important that the systems professionals who design a project not perform the detailed feasibility study of the project?

The accountant's role in systems analysis includes all of the following except

When implementing a new system,the costs associated with transferring data from one storage medium to another is an example of

Typically a systems analysis

The testing of individual program modules is a part of

Why is cost-benefit analysis more difficult for information systems than for many other types of investments organizations make?

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

Security Part I: Auditing Operating Systems and Networks

IT Security Part II: Auditing Database Systems

Overview of Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems

Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and CAATTs for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

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