Question 1

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 2

Describe the conditions that favor the use of prototyping.

Accepted Answer

The conditions that favor the use of pro

Question 3

Describe the difficulties that could be encountered when developing an AIS.

Accepted Answer

Demand for development resources is very

Question 4

Many systems development projects requirements do not change because users often have a good understanding of all the things they want the software to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

There are a number of significant advant

Question 6

________ refers to involving users in the development,control,and deployment of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) Amateur user computing (AU
C)  
B) Competitive intra-organization systems development approach (CIOSD
A)  
C) End-user computing (EU
C)  
D) Novice information systems development (NIS
D)  
A) Amateur user computing (AU
C)  
B) Competitive intra-organization systems development approach (CIOSD
A)  
C) End-user computing (EU
C)  
D) Novice information systems development (NIS
D)

Question 7

A description of something a user wants to include in the system written by the product owner is called

Accepted Answer

A) agile development. 
B) scrum methodology. 
C) scrum development. 
D) user stories. 
A) agile development. 
B) scrum methodology. 
C) scrum development. 
D) user stories.

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

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 10

RFPs for exact hardware and software specifications have higher total costs and require more time to prepare and evaluate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the implementation and conversion phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)

Accepted Answer

A) involves the documentation step. 
B) requires the company to have trained IS personnel. 
C) requires the develop and test software step. 
D) involves both A and C. 
A) involves the documentation step. 
B) requires the company to have trained IS personnel. 
C) requires the develop and test software step. 
D) involves both A and C.

Question 12

End-user computing is likely to result in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) well tested system. 
B) well documented system. 
C) rapidly developed system. 
D) efficient system. 
A) well tested system. 
B) well documented system. 
C) rapidly developed system. 
D) efficient system.

Question 13

Information provided to potential vendors on a Request For Proposal (RFP)should include

Accepted Answer

A) a budget for software and hardware. 
B) detailed specifications for the AIS. 
C) a timeframe required for completion of the project. 
D) a high level needs for the AIS. 
A) a budget for software and hardware. 
B) detailed specifications for the AIS. 
C) a timeframe required for completion of the project. 
D) a high level needs for the AIS.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

The unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information is an example of what risk associated with outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A) A locked-in system. 
B) A loss of control. 
C) A reduced competitive advantage. 
D) Inflexibility. 
A) A locked-in system. 
B) A loss of control. 
C) A reduced competitive advantage. 
D) Inflexibility.

Question 17

Identify the system below that is likely to be most appropriate for end-user development.

Accepted Answer

A) An accounts receivable system. 
B) A general ledger system. 
C) An inventory system. 
D) A loan amortization spreadsheet program. 
A) An accounts receivable system. 
B) A general ledger system. 
C) An inventory system. 
D) A loan amortization spreadsheet program.

Question 18

Moneka Jones is the CIO for Noela Incorporated.Moneka wants to replace the firm's existing system,but wants to leave the technical issues to the vendor because she is not well-informed on the latest technologies.When preparing an RFP,Moneka most likely should

Accepted Answer

A) disclose exact hardware and software specifications. 
B) disclose specific performance objectives and requirements. 
C) disclose general software requirements. 
D) disclose general performance objectives and requirements. 
A) disclose exact hardware and software specifications. 
B) disclose specific performance objectives and requirements. 
C) disclose general software requirements. 
D) disclose general performance objectives and requirements.

Question 19

Identify the system below that is likely to be most appropriate for end-user development.

Accepted Answer

A) An accounts receivable system. 
B) A general ledger system. 
C) An inventory system. 
D) A system that helps with sensitivity analysis. 
A) An accounts receivable system. 
B) A general ledger system. 
C) An inventory system. 
D) A system that helps with sensitivity analysis.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A) Access to greater expertise and more advanced technology. 
B) Ability to gain greater control. 
C) Improved development time. 
D) Lower costs. 
A) Access to greater expertise and more advanced technology. 
B) Ability to gain greater control. 
C) Improved development time. 
D) Lower costs.

Exam 21: Ais Development Strategies

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

Describe the conditions that favor the use of prototyping.

Describe the difficulties that could be encountered when developing an AIS.

Many systems development projects requirements do not change because users often have a good understanding of all the things they want the software to do.

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing.

________ refers to involving users in the development,control,and deployment of information systems.

A description of something a user wants to include in the system written by the product owner is called

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the software

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the application

RFPs for exact hardware and software specifications have higher total costs and require more time to prepare and evaluate.

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the implementation and conversion phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)

End-user computing is likely to result in a(n)

Information provided to potential vendors on a Request For Proposal (RFP)should include

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

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

The unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information is an example of what risk associated with outsourcing?

Identify the system below that is likely to be most appropriate for end-user development.

Moneka Jones is the CIO for Noela Incorporated.Moneka wants to replace the firm's existing system,but wants to leave the technical issues to the vendor because she is not well-informed on the latest technologies.When preparing an RFP,Moneka most likely should

Identify the system below that is likely to be most appropriate for end-user development.

Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing?

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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