Question 1

The approved systems design document documents the system design and summarizes the implementation training and test plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The primary tasks of systems operation are to conduct post-implementation review and perform systems maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The logical specification,physical requirements,and budget and schedule are all part of the systems analysis deliverable called a(n)______________________________.

Accepted Answer

approved s

Question 4

After the conversion is completed,the systems development project team writes the project completion report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following benefits can be reasonably quantified?

Accepted Answer

A)  direct benefits 
B)  tangible benefits 
C)  indirect benefits 
D)  intangible benefits 
A)  direct benefits 
B)  tangible benefits 
C)  indirect benefits 
D)  intangible benefits

Question 6

A direct cost is one that is directly attributable to the system or the system change,such as reduced overhead costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The project completion report will include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  summary of requirements satisfied by the new system 
B)  request for proposals 
C)  estimated and actual duration of each development stage 
D)  system documentation 
A)  summary of requirements satisfied by the new system 
B)  request for proposals 
C)  estimated and actual duration of each development stage 
D)  system documentation

Question 8

Reduced salaries and wages that will result from a systems change are an example of a(n)____ benefit.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct 
B)  indirect 
C)  intangible 
D)  nonrecurring 
A)  direct 
B)  indirect 
C)  intangible 
D)  nonrecurring

Question 9

Growing State University (GSU)is planning to change from its batch-oriented grade reporting system (BGRS)to a new,online grade reporting system (OGRS).The partial organization chart for GSU appears in TB Figure 17.1.TB Figure TB 17.2 is reproduced from Chapter 17 and shows three possible system implementation approaches.
Required:
Demonstrate your understanding of the three approaches in TB Figure 17.2 by constructing an example from the GSU scenario to explain (in one paragraph for each)how each approach might be applied at GSU.Be specific as to which of GSU's organizational units would convert to OGRS and when.Assume that time X in TB Figure 17.2 is the start of the 20X8 fall semester.Make and state any other assumptions you feel are necessary.

Accepted Answer

INSTRUCTOR NOTE: Obviously,several alter

Question 10

Systems maintenance is the modification of existing applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Of the three approaches to systems implementation presented in the text,the ______________________________ approach is the riskiest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the three approaches to systems implementation...

Question 12

As an internal auditor the accountant could be called in to complete the design,help prepare the contracts,or help plan,conduct,and evaluate the system tests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Systems operation includes systems maintenance and ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

post-imple

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs.in-house development)is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  software developed in house can cost 10 times more than purchased software 
B)  when a suitable software package is available for purchase,it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house 
C)  the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25% of the development cost,whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50% of the purchase price 
D)  none of the statements are false 
A)  software developed in house can cost 10 times more than purchased software 
B)  when a suitable software package is available for purchase,it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house 
C)  the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25% of the development cost,whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50% of the purchase price 
D)  none of the statements are false

Question 15

______________________________ benefits are not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ benefits are not directly attributable to...

Question 16

The purpose of the ______________________________ phase of the Information System Development process is to develop specifications for a new or revised system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The purpose of the ______________________________ phase of...

Question 17

Personnel fringe benefits are an example of a(n)____ cost.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct cost 
B)  indirect cost 
C)  intangible cost 
D)  nonrecurring cost 
A)  direct cost 
B)  indirect cost 
C)  intangible cost 
D)  nonrecurring cost

Question 18

An important segment of the outsourcing market is the application service provider (ASP),which hosts,manages,and provides access to hardware and software over the Internet to multiple users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

______________________________ review the acquisition cycle and assess if and how internal controls have been impacted.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ review the acquisition cycle and assess...

Question 20

Users,managers,and auditors are required to participate in the systems development project.These people generally provide approvals,often called signoffs,at preestablished management control points.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The approved systems design document documents the system design and summarizes the implementation training and test plans.

The primary tasks of systems operation are to conduct post-implementation review and perform systems maintenance.

The logical specification,physical requirements,and budget and schedule are all part of the systems analysis deliverable called a(n)______________________________.

After the conversion is completed,the systems development project team writes the project completion report.

Which of the following benefits can be reasonably quantified?

A direct cost is one that is directly attributable to the system or the system change,such as reduced overhead costs.

The project completion report will include all of the following except:

Reduced salaries and wages that will result from a systems change are an example of a(n)____ benefit.

Systems maintenance is the modification of existing applications.

Of the three approaches to systems implementation presented in the text,the ______________________________ approach is the riskiest.

As an internal auditor the accountant could be called in to complete the design,help prepare the contracts,or help plan,conduct,and evaluate the system tests.

Systems operation includes systems maintenance and ______________________________.

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs.in-house development)is false?

______________________________ benefits are not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

The purpose of the ______________________________ phase of the Information System Development process is to develop specifications for a new or revised system.

Personnel fringe benefits are an example of a(n)____ cost.

An important segment of the outsourcing market is the application service provider (ASP),which hosts,manages,and provides access to hardware and software over the Internet to multiple users.

______________________________ review the acquisition cycle and assess if and how internal controls have been impacted.

Users,managers,and auditors are required to participate in the systems development project.These people generally provide approvals,often called signoffs,at preestablished management control points.

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business-Systems

Documenting Information Systems

Database Management Systems

Relational Databases and SQL

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oesprocess

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcrprocess

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcdprocess

The Human Resources Process Hrmanagement and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

The General Ledger and Business Reporting Glbrprocess

Filters

Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

The approved systems design document documents the system design and summarizes the implementation training and test plans.

The primary tasks of systems operation are to conduct post-implementation review and perform systems maintenance.

The logical specification,physical requirements,and budget and schedule are all part of the systems analysis deliverable called a(n)______________________________.

After the conversion is completed,the systems development project team writes the project completion report.

Which of the following benefits can be reasonably quantified?

A direct cost is one that is directly attributable to the system or the system change,such as reduced overhead costs.

The project completion report will include all of the following except:

Reduced salaries and wages that will result from a systems change are an example of a(n)____ benefit.

Systems maintenance is the modification of existing applications.

Of the three approaches to systems implementation presented in the text,the ______________________________ approach is the riskiest.

As an internal auditor the accountant could be called in to complete the design,help prepare the contracts,or help plan,conduct,and evaluate the system tests.

Systems operation includes systems maintenance and ______________________________.

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs.in-house development)is false?

______________________________ benefits are not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

The purpose of the ______________________________ phase of the Information System Development process is to develop specifications for a new or revised system.

Personnel fringe benefits are an example of a(n)____ cost.

An important segment of the outsourcing market is the application service provider (ASP),which hosts,manages,and provides access to hardware and software over the Internet to multiple users.

______________________________ review the acquisition cycle and assess if and how internal controls have been impacted.

Users,managers,and auditors are required to participate in the systems development project.These people generally provide approvals,often called signoffs,at preestablished management control points.

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business-Systems

Documenting Information Systems

Database Management Systems

Relational Databases and SQL

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oesprocess

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcrprocess

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcdprocess

The Human Resources Process Hrmanagement and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

The General Ledger and Business Reporting Glbrprocess

Filters