Question 1

Following a systems development methodology during systems development:

Accepted Answer

A)  is more costly in the long run than not following such a methodology 
B)  should ensure that development efforts are efficient and consistently lead to information systems that meet organizational needs 
C)  applies only to in-house systems development 
D)  increases user resistance to the new or modified system 
A)  is more costly in the long run than not following such a methodology 
B)  should ensure that development efforts are efficient and consistently lead to information systems that meet organizational needs 
C)  applies only to in-house systems development 
D)  increases user resistance to the new or modified system

Question 2

Typically,all of the following are tasks of structured systems design except:

Accepted Answer

A)  to recommend which computer hardware to use for the new system 
B)  to convert the structured specification into a reliable,maintainable design 
C)  to develop a plan and budget that will ensure an orderly and controlled implementation of the new system 
D)  to develop a user manual which facilitates efficient and effective use of the new system 
A)  to recommend which computer hardware to use for the new system 
B)  to convert the structured specification into a reliable,maintainable design 
C)  to develop a plan and budget that will ensure an orderly and controlled implementation of the new system 
D)  to develop a user manual which facilitates efficient and effective use of the new system

Question 3

Corrective maintenance is conducted to improve the performance of an application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The internal auditor may review AIS development/acquisition projects to ensure that the process has been efficient and effective and that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems development/acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Making program changes,correcting errors in the programs,and adding enhancements to the programs is called systems ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Making program changes,correcting errors in the programs,and...

Question 6

Checking to see if the new system is doing what it is supposed to do is part of:

Accepted Answer

A)  systems implementation 
B)  systems maintenance 
C)  post-implementation review 
D)  systems operation 
A)  systems implementation 
B)  systems maintenance 
C)  post-implementation review 
D)  systems operation

Question 7

As presented in this text,systems operation comprises two steps-namely,____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems implementation,systems maintenance 
B)  systems maintenance,post-implementation review 
C)  systems implementation,post-implementation review 
D)  systems design,systems implementation 
A)  systems implementation,systems maintenance 
B)  systems maintenance,post-implementation review 
C)  systems implementation,post-implementation review 
D)  systems design,systems implementation

Question 8

______________________________ reflects a set of procedures conducted to generate the specifications for a new (or modified)information system or subsystem.

Accepted Answer

Structured

Question 9

The following picture from the text illustrates the ____ approach to systems implementation:

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  direct 
C)  modular 
D)  indirect 
A)  parallel 
B)  direct 
C)  modular 
D)  indirect

Question 10

Conversion to new computer programs must be undertaken using contingency plans to ensure that only authorized,tested,and approved versions of the programs are promoted to production status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

______________________________ benefits are those that cannot be reasonably quantified,such as those that result from having improved information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ benefits are those that cannot be...

Question 12

In which role might the accountant help meet the organization's AIS needs by selecting the final system for purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)  consultant 
B)  internal auditor 
C)  external auditor 
D)  none of the above 
A)  consultant 
B)  internal auditor 
C)  external auditor 
D)  none of the above

Question 13

Structured systems design is a set of procedures performed to convert the logical specification into a design that can be implemented on the organization's computer system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

______________________________ are incurred only once to get the system operational.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ are incurred only once to get...

Question 15

Which development phase has the task of post-implementation review?

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  operation 
A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  operation

Question 16

The cost of computer hardware to be purchased for a new system is an example of a(n)____ cost for that system.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Which of the following is a cost that cannot be reasonably quantified?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonrecurring cost 
B)  recurring cost 
C)  tangible cost 
D)  intangible cost 
A)  nonrecurring cost 
B)  recurring cost 
C)  tangible cost 
D)  intangible cost

Question 18

The process of evaluating the vendor proposals includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine to which vendors the RFPs will be sent 
B)  validate vendor proposals 
C)  consider other data and criteria 
D)  suggest resources 
A)  determine to which vendors the RFPs will be sent 
B)  validate vendor proposals 
C)  consider other data and criteria 
D)  suggest resources

Question 19

Which of the following is conducted as a follow up to a system's recent implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a post-implementation review 
B)  systems maintenance 
C)  a systems survey 
D)  Troubleshooting 
A)  a post-implementation review 
B)  systems maintenance 
C)  a systems survey 
D)  Troubleshooting

Question 20

Enterprise systems are often implemented using the direct approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Following a systems development methodology during systems development:

Typically,all of the following are tasks of structured systems design except:

Corrective maintenance is conducted to improve the performance of an application.

The internal auditor may review AIS development/acquisition projects to ensure that the process has been efficient and effective and that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems development/acquisition.

Making program changes,correcting errors in the programs,and adding enhancements to the programs is called systems ______________________________.

Checking to see if the new system is doing what it is supposed to do is part of:

As presented in this text,systems operation comprises two steps-namely, and .

______________________________ reflects a set of procedures conducted to generate the specifications for a new (or modified)information system or subsystem.

The following picture from the text illustrates the ____ approach to systems implementation:

Conversion to new computer programs must be undertaken using contingency plans to ensure that only authorized,tested,and approved versions of the programs are promoted to production status.

______________________________ benefits are those that cannot be reasonably quantified,such as those that result from having improved information.

In which role might the accountant help meet the organization's AIS needs by selecting the final system for purchase?

Structured systems design is a set of procedures performed to convert the logical specification into a design that can be implemented on the organization's computer system.

______________________________ are incurred only once to get the system operational.

Which development phase has the task of post-implementation review?

The cost of computer hardware to be purchased for a new system is an example of a(n)____ cost for that system.

Which of the following is a cost that cannot be reasonably quantified?

The process of evaluating the vendor proposals includes all of the following except:

Which of the following is conducted as a follow up to a system's recent implementation?

Enterprise systems are often implemented using the direct approach.

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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

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Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

Following a systems development methodology during systems development:

Typically,all of the following are tasks of structured systems design except:

Corrective maintenance is conducted to improve the performance of an application.

The internal auditor may review AIS development/acquisition projects to ensure that the process has been efficient and effective and that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems development/acquisition.

Making program changes,correcting errors in the programs,and adding enhancements to the programs is called systems ______________________________.

Checking to see if the new system is doing what it is supposed to do is part of:

As presented in this text,systems operation comprises two steps-namely,____ and ____.

______________________________ reflects a set of procedures conducted to generate the specifications for a new (or modified)information system or subsystem.

The following picture from the text illustrates the ____ approach to systems implementation:

Conversion to new computer programs must be undertaken using contingency plans to ensure that only authorized,tested,and approved versions of the programs are promoted to production status.

______________________________ benefits are those that cannot be reasonably quantified,such as those that result from having improved information.

In which role might the accountant help meet the organization's AIS needs by selecting the final system for purchase?

Structured systems design is a set of procedures performed to convert the logical specification into a design that can be implemented on the organization's computer system.

______________________________ are incurred only once to get the system operational.

Which development phase has the task of post-implementation review?

The cost of computer hardware to be purchased for a new system is an example of a(n)____ cost for that system.

Which of the following is a cost that cannot be reasonably quantified?

The process of evaluating the vendor proposals includes all of the following except:

Which of the following is conducted as a follow up to a system's recent implementation?

Enterprise systems are often implemented using the direct approach.

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

As presented in this text,systems operation comprises two steps-namely, and .