Question 1

An organization might request bids for computer resources from only one vendor for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)  to reduce training cost by staying with its present vendor 
B)  to satisfy a specialized need 
C)  to improve its bargaining position by maintaining a competitive selection posture 
D)  to minimize conversion cost by staying with its present vendor 
A)  to reduce training cost by staying with its present vendor 
B)  to satisfy a specialized need 
C)  to improve its bargaining position by maintaining a competitive selection posture 
D)  to minimize conversion cost by staying with its present vendor

Question 2

The external auditor may perform an independent review to assess if and how internal controls have been impacted by the AIS development/acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Discuss four ways that an accountant is often involved with the AIS acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss four of the foll

Question 4

______________________________ maintenance is performed to fix errors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ maintenance is performed to fix errors....

Question 5

Which of the following is the assignment of an internal function to an outside vendor?

Accepted Answer

A)  outsourcing 
B)  application service provider 
C)  Insourcing 
D)  Benchmarking 
A)  outsourcing 
B)  application service provider 
C)  Insourcing 
D)  Benchmarking

Question 6

Which of the following statements related to implementation approaches is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parallel system significantly decreases employee's work load during the conversion period. 
B)  The parallel system terminates the operation of the old system and then compares the outputs of the two systems 
C)  The modular approach can only be combined with the direct approach. 
D)  The direct approach is the riskiest of the three approaches 
A)  The parallel system significantly decreases employee's work load during the conversion period. 
B)  The parallel system terminates the operation of the old system and then compares the outputs of the two systems 
C)  The modular approach can only be combined with the direct approach. 
D)  The direct approach is the riskiest of the three approaches

Question 7

When implementing ______________________________ systems,it is often capacity or cost prohibitive to take the parallel approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When implementing ______________________________ systems,it is often capacity...

Question 8

Tasks of the ______________________________ phase are to conduct post-implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tasks of the ______________________________ phase are to...

Question 9

The direct approach is also known as the "big bang" or "cold turkey" approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Outputs of the systems analysis phase of development typically would include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  requests for proposal (RFPs)for software/hardware acquisition 
B)  the logical specifications for the selected system design alternative 
C)  the physical requirements for the selected system design alternative 
D)  a budget for the systems design and systems implementation phases of development 
A)  requests for proposal (RFPs)for software/hardware acquisition 
B)  the logical specifications for the selected system design alternative 
C)  the physical requirements for the selected system design alternative 
D)  a budget for the systems design and systems implementation phases of development

Question 11

______________________________ benefits are those that can be reasonably quantified,such as reduced equipment costs and increased revenues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ benefits are those that can be...

Question 12

A(n)______________________________ cost is one that can be reasonably quantified,such as software purchase and insurance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________________ cost is one that can be...

Question 13

An RFP is a document sent to vendors that invites submissions of plans for providing hardware,software,and related services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Defining requirements such as the amount of data to be stored,functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports,and processing response times are part of developing the ______________________________ for the selected design.

Accepted Answer

physical r

Question 15

Systems operation includes the post-implementation review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The analysis team conducts a cost/effectiveness study,which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The type of maintenance that is conducted to improve the performance of an application is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  preventive 
B)  perfective 
C)  adaptive 
D)  corrective 
A)  preventive 
B)  perfective 
C)  adaptive 
D)  corrective

Question 18

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits CPA firms from serving as system consultants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not specified in the approved configuration plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  chosen software configuration and expected performance specifications 
B)  results of testing alternative software design and hardware resources 
C)  assessment of financing and outsourcing activities 
D)  appropriate acquisition ancillaries 
A)  chosen software configuration and expected performance specifications 
B)  results of testing alternative software design and hardware resources 
C)  assessment of financing and outsourcing activities 
D)  appropriate acquisition ancillaries

Question 20

Which development phase has the purpose of developing specifications for the new or revised system?

Accepted Answer

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

An organization might request bids for computer resources from only one vendor for all of the following reasons except:

The external auditor may perform an independent review to assess if and how internal controls have been impacted by the AIS development/acquisition.

Discuss four ways that an accountant is often involved with the AIS acquisition?

______________________________ maintenance is performed to fix errors.

Which of the following is the assignment of an internal function to an outside vendor?

Which of the following statements related to implementation approaches is true?

When implementing ______________________________ systems,it is often capacity or cost prohibitive to take the parallel approach.

Tasks of the ______________________________ phase are to conduct post-implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

The direct approach is also known as the "big bang" or "cold turkey" approach.

Outputs of the systems analysis phase of development typically would include all of the following except:

______________________________ benefits are those that can be reasonably quantified,such as reduced equipment costs and increased revenues.

A(n)______________________________ cost is one that can be reasonably quantified,such as software purchase and insurance.

An RFP is a document sent to vendors that invites submissions of plans for providing hardware,software,and related services.

Defining requirements such as the amount of data to be stored,functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports,and processing response times are part of developing the ______________________________ for the selected design.

Systems operation includes the post-implementation review.

The analysis team conducts a cost/effectiveness study,which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

The type of maintenance that is conducted to improve the performance of an application is referred to as:

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits CPA firms from serving as system consultants.

Which of the following is not specified in the approved configuration plan?

Which development phase has the purpose of developing specifications for the new or revised system?

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

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Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

An organization might request bids for computer resources from only one vendor for all of the following reasons except:

The external auditor may perform an independent review to assess if and how internal controls have been impacted by the AIS development/acquisition.

Discuss four ways that an accountant is often involved with the AIS acquisition?

______________________________ maintenance is performed to fix errors.

Which of the following is the assignment of an internal function to an outside vendor?

Which of the following statements related to implementation approaches is true?

When implementing ______________________________ systems,it is often capacity or cost prohibitive to take the parallel approach.

Tasks of the ______________________________ phase are to conduct post-implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

The direct approach is also known as the "big bang" or "cold turkey" approach.

Outputs of the systems analysis phase of development typically would include all of the following except:

______________________________ benefits are those that can be reasonably quantified,such as reduced equipment costs and increased revenues.

A(n)______________________________ cost is one that can be reasonably quantified,such as software purchase and insurance.

An RFP is a document sent to vendors that invites submissions of plans for providing hardware,software,and related services.

Defining requirements such as the amount of data to be stored,functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports,and processing response times are part of developing the ______________________________ for the selected design.

Systems operation includes the post-implementation review.

The analysis team conducts a cost/effectiveness study,which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

The type of maintenance that is conducted to improve the performance of an application is referred to as:

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits CPA firms from serving as system consultants.

Which of the following is not specified in the approved configuration plan?

Which development phase has the purpose of developing specifications for the new or revised system?

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