Question 1

According to your textbook,what percentage of outsourcing agreements have been described as failure or as major disappointments?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% - 10%. 
B) 10% - 25%. 
C) 25% to 50%. 
D) Great than 50%. 
A) 5% - 10%. 
B) 10% - 25%. 
C) 25% to 50%. 
D) Great than 50%.

Question 2

Explain the concept of an application service provider.

Accepted Answer

An application service provider (or ASP)

Question 3

When an organization seeks to modify canned software,it is best when ________ because unauthorized modifications may make the program unreliable.

Accepted Answer

A) the vendor modifies the software 
B) the intended end-user modifies the software 
C) programmers with software experience modify the software 
D) the organization's IT modifies the software 
A) the vendor modifies the software 
B) the intended end-user modifies the software 
C) programmers with software experience modify the software 
D) the organization's IT modifies the software

Question 4

________ is a performance evaluation approach that evaluates systems based on the weighted score of criteria and points.

Accepted Answer

A) Benchmarking 
B) Point scoring 
C) Prototyping 
D) Requirements costing 
A) Benchmarking 
B) Point scoring 
C) Prototyping 
D) Requirements costing

Question 5

Identify the statement below that is false with regards to the development of an AIS.

Accepted Answer

A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period. 
B) Changes to the AIS are often difficult to make after requirements have been frozen into specifications. 
C) The development process can take so long that the system no longer meets company needs. 
D) Users are sometimes unable to specify their needs adequately. 
A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period. 
B) Changes to the AIS are often difficult to make after requirements have been frozen into specifications. 
C) The development process can take so long that the system no longer meets company needs. 
D) Users are sometimes unable to specify their needs adequately.

Question 6

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the application

Accepted Answer

A) will be used for a critical function like inventory management. 
B) automates a structured task. 
C) can be produced using outside developers. 
D) inputs and outputs are not clearly defined. 
A) will be used for a critical function like inventory management. 
B) automates a structured task. 
C) can be produced using outside developers. 
D) inputs and outputs are not clearly defined.

Question 7

All of the following are reasons a company might choose to outsource its systems operations and maintenance except

Accepted Answer

A) increased flexibility. 
B) increased innovation. 
C) reduce costs. 
D) foster competition. 
A) increased flexibility. 
B) increased innovation. 
C) reduce costs. 
D) foster competition.

Question 8

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the software

Accepted Answer

A) will be used for a critical function like accounts receivable. 
B) automates an unstructured or semi-structured task. 
C) can be produced using expertise available in-house. 
D) is available as a canned package. 
A) will be used for a critical function like accounts receivable. 
B) automates an unstructured or semi-structured task. 
C) can be produced using expertise available in-house. 
D) is available as a canned package.

Question 9

When a systems vendor provides both the software and hardware needed to run a system as a package,this is known as

Accepted Answer

A) a turnkey system. 
B) cloud computing. 
C) an application service package. 
D) canned software. 
A) a turnkey system. 
B) cloud computing. 
C) an application service package. 
D) canned software.

Question 10

The risk of losing a fundamental understanding of a company's AIS needs and the strategic users of an AIS as a result of outsourcing is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) focus reduction. 
B) loss of control. 
C) reduced competitive advantage. 
D) unfulfilled goals. 
A) focus reduction. 
B) loss of control. 
C) reduced competitive advantage. 
D) unfulfilled goals.

Question 11

How does outsourcing improve an organization's utilization of assets?

Accepted Answer

A) By allowing a company to eliminate its IS department,which will reduce its payroll costs. 
B) By allowing the company to sell assets to outsourcers and improve their cash position. 
C) By eliminating the expense of keeping up with the latest technology and,thus,eliminate the drain on cash reserves. 
D) Both B and C above are correct. 
A) By allowing a company to eliminate its IS department,which will reduce its payroll costs. 
B) By allowing the company to sell assets to outsourcers and improve their cash position. 
C) By eliminating the expense of keeping up with the latest technology and,thus,eliminate the drain on cash reserves. 
D) Both B and C above are correct.

Question 12

Why does Pepsi create most of the software it uses in business operations?

Accepted Answer

A) Pepsi does not trust canned software. 
B) Using canned software actually cost Pepsi more than using custom software. 
C) Pepsi could not find canned software sophisticated enough to meet its needs. 
D) There is no canned software available in Pepsi's industry. 
A) Pepsi does not trust canned software. 
B) Using canned software actually cost Pepsi more than using custom software. 
C) Pepsi could not find canned software sophisticated enough to meet its needs. 
D) There is no canned software available in Pepsi's industry.

Question 13

The ________ method calculates and compares the processing times of different AIS to compare system performance.

Accepted Answer

A) benchmark problem 
B) mandatory requirements 
C) point scoring 
D) requirements costing 
A) benchmark problem 
B) mandatory requirements 
C) point scoring 
D) requirements costing

Question 14

As part of the bidding process required for bidding on providing a new software system to Kinect Incorporated,Thorton Wilder prepared diagrams that represent input and output screenshots.These diagrams are an example of

Accepted Answer

A) CASE. 
B) an operational prototype. 
C) a RFP. 
D) a nonoperational prototype. 
A) CASE. 
B) an operational prototype. 
C) a RFP. 
D) a nonoperational prototype.

Question 15

The IT department should be given control of end-user computing (EUC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Although Gillette uses canned software in its business operations,it does so with the intention of creating a competitive advantage.Identify how Gillette aims to gain a greater competitive advantage from using canned software.

Accepted Answer

A) From deciding how the software should be used. 
B) From deciding what software should be used. 
C) From the cost savings it gains by using canned software. 
D) From deciding when software should be used. 
A) From deciding how the software should be used. 
B) From deciding what software should be used. 
C) From the cost savings it gains by using canned software. 
D) From deciding when software should be used.

Question 17

Which approach systems acquisition is generally costly and labor-intensive?

Accepted Answer

A) Canned software. 
B) Custom software. 
C) Modified canned software. 
D) Turnkey software. 
A) Canned software. 
B) Custom software. 
C) Modified canned software. 
D) Turnkey software.

Question 18

There are frequently many canned software packages available.However,many companies choose to develop their own software.Why?

Accepted Answer

A) An organization may have unique requirements that are not addressed by canned software packages. 
B) Canned software packages are often less expensive than software developed in house. 
C) The organization's size and complexity necessitates the in-house development of software. 
D) A and C above are correct. 
A) An organization may have unique requirements that are not addressed by canned software packages. 
B) Canned software packages are often less expensive than software developed in house. 
C) The organization's size and complexity necessitates the in-house development of software. 
D) A and C above are correct.

Question 19

Which of the following is not an appropriate for task end users to perform?

Accepted Answer

A) Performing statistical analyses. 
B) Preparing schedules and lists. 
C) Retrieving information from databases. 
D) Updating database records. 
A) Performing statistical analyses. 
B) Preparing schedules and lists. 
C) Retrieving information from databases. 
D) Updating database records.

Question 20

End-user computing can eliminate many of the analyst-programmer communication problems associated with the traditional program development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Ais Development Strategies

According to your textbook,what percentage of outsourcing agreements have been described as failure or as major disappointments?

Explain the concept of an application service provider.

When an organization seeks to modify canned software,it is best when ________ because unauthorized modifications may make the program unreliable.

________ is a performance evaluation approach that evaluates systems based on the weighted score of criteria and points.

Identify the statement below that is false with regards to the development of an AIS.

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the application

All of the following are reasons a company might choose to outsource its systems operations and maintenance except

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the software

When a systems vendor provides both the software and hardware needed to run a system as a package,this is known as

The risk of losing a fundamental understanding of a company's AIS needs and the strategic users of an AIS as a result of outsourcing is referred to as

How does outsourcing improve an organization's utilization of assets?

Why does Pepsi create most of the software it uses in business operations?

The ________ method calculates and compares the processing times of different AIS to compare system performance.

As part of the bidding process required for bidding on providing a new software system to Kinect Incorporated,Thorton Wilder prepared diagrams that represent input and output screenshots.These diagrams are an example of

The IT department should be given control of end-user computing (EUC).

Although Gillette uses canned software in its business operations,it does so with the intention of creating a competitive advantage.Identify how Gillette aims to gain a greater competitive advantage from using canned software.

Which approach systems acquisition is generally costly and labor-intensive?

There are frequently many canned software packages available.However,many companies choose to develop their own software.Why?

Which of the following is not an appropriate for task end users to perform?

End-user computing can eliminate many of the analyst-programmer communication problems associated with the traditional program development.

Conceptual Foundations of Accounting Information Systems

Overview of Transaction Processing and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Systems Documentation Techniques

Relational Databases

Computer Fraud

Computer Fraud and Abuse Techniques

Control and Accounting Information Systems

Controls for Information Security

Confidentiality and Privacy Controls

Processing Integrity and Availability Controls

Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems

The Revenue Cycle: Sales to Cash Collections

The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing to Cash Disbursements

The Production Cycle

The Human Resources Management and Payroll Cycle

General Ledger and Reporting System

Database Design Using the Rea Data Model

Implementing an Rea Model in a Relational Database

Special Topics in Rea Modeling

Introduction to Systems Development and Systems Analysis

Systems Design, implementation, and Operation

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