Question 1

Information provided on a Request For Proposal given to vendors should include

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A)  a budget for software and hardware. 
B)  detailed specifications for the AIS. 
C)  timeframe required for completion of the project. 
D)  All of the above are correct. 
A)  a budget for software and hardware. 
B)  detailed specifications for the AIS. 
C)  timeframe required for completion of the project. 
D)  All of the above are correct. B

Question 2

Business Process Management views business processes as

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A)  strategic organizational assets. 
B)  a series of small tasks to be closely managed. 
C)  related activities that, once perfected, should be managed on an exception basis. 
D)  subsets of organizational strategy that should not be owned by any specific person or department. 
A)  strategic organizational assets. 
B)  a series of small tasks to be closely managed. 
C)  related activities that, once perfected, should be managed on an exception basis. 
D)  subsets of organizational strategy that should not be owned by any specific person or department. A

Question 3

A request for proposal sent to software vendors is an important tool since it can reduce errors.Which statement below supports this reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  All responses are in the same format and based on the same information. 
B)  Both parties possess the same expectations and pertinent information is captured in writing. 
C)  The chances of overlooking important factors are reduced. 
D)  The same information is provided to all vendors. 
A)  All responses are in the same format and based on the same information. 
B)  Both parties possess the same expectations and pertinent information is captured in writing. 
C)  The chances of overlooking important factors are reduced. 
D)  The same information is provided to all vendors. C

Question 4

Firms should consider developing custom software only if

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A)  it will be used for critical functions like accounts receivable. 
B)  it will contribute to development of a significant competitive advantage. 
C)  the firm has the necessary expertise available in-house. 
D)  the available canned software is very expensive. 
A)  it will be used for critical functions like accounts receivable. 
B)  it will contribute to development of a significant competitive advantage. 
C)  the firm has the necessary expertise available in-house. 
D)  the available canned software is very expensive.

Question 5

What is a drawback to using the requirement costing method of software and hardware evaluation?

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A)  Dollar estimates of costs and benefits are not included. 
B)  Intangible factors such as reliability and vendor support are overlooked. 
C)  The weights and points used are assigned subjectively. 
D)  There is no drawback to using the requirements costing method. 
A)  Dollar estimates of costs and benefits are not included. 
B)  Intangible factors such as reliability and vendor support are overlooked. 
C)  The weights and points used are assigned subjectively. 
D)  There is no drawback to using the requirements costing method.

Question 6

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

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Demand for development resources is very

Question 7

Describe the purposes of a help desk.

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A help desk consists of analysts and tec

Question 8

End-user development is inappropriate for some types of systems.What is an example of a system that end users should not be allowed to develop?

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A)  a payroll processing program 
B)  a program that performs "what-if" statistical modeling 
C)  developing an application using prewritten software such as a spreadsheet or database system 
D)  preparing a schedule or list such as a depreciation schedule 
A)  a payroll processing program 
B)  a program that performs "what-if" statistical modeling 
C)  developing an application using prewritten software such as a spreadsheet or database system 
D)  preparing a schedule or list such as a depreciation schedule

Question 9

Which statement is true regarding canned software and the SDLC?

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A)  Canned software cannot be modified to meet unique user needs. 
B)  Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the SDLC process. 
C)  Most canned software meets all of a company's information or data processing needs. 
D)  The SDLC process does not apply to purchasing canned software. 
A)  Canned software cannot be modified to meet unique user needs. 
B)  Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the SDLC process. 
C)  Most canned software meets all of a company's information or data processing needs. 
D)  The SDLC process does not apply to purchasing canned software.

Question 10

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the application

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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 11

The system performance evaluation approach that evaluates systems based on the weighted score of criteria and points totaled is called

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A)  benchmark problem. 
B)  point scoring. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  requirements costing. 
A)  benchmark problem. 
B)  point scoring. 
C)  prototyping. 
D)  requirements costing.

Question 12

Describe end-user computing and the advantages and risks involved.

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End-user computing is the hands-on devel

Question 13

Discuss how information system outsourcing can provide the organization with both a business solution and asset management.

Accepted Answer

Many companies have come to view informa

Question 14

A company that has outsourced its AIS function can lose a fundamental understanding of its AIS needs and the strategic uses of AIS with the passing of time.What is this risk called?

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 15

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

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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 16

Which is not a problem with CASE technology?

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A)  cost 
B)  incompatibility 
C)  lack of system documentation 
D)  unmet expectations 
A)  cost 
B)  incompatibility 
C)  lack of system documentation 
D)  unmet expectations

Question 17

Describe each of the four important principles underlying Business Process Management (BPM).

Accepted Answer

Business processes can produce competiti

Question 18

Total costs are usually lower,and less time is required for vendor preparation and company evaluation,when requests for proposal are solicited based on

Accepted Answer

A)  exact equipment needs. 
B)  generalized software needs. 
C)  specific hardware and software specifications. 
D)  None of the above are correct. 
A)  exact equipment needs. 
B)  generalized software needs. 
C)  specific hardware and software specifications. 
D)  None of the above are correct.

Question 19

The reasons for ________ are to simplify the decision-making process,reduce errors,provide timesavings,and avoid potential disagreements.

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A)  leasing 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  prototyping 
D)  sending out a request for a proposal 
A)  leasing 
B)  outsourcing 
C)  prototyping 
D)  sending out a request for a proposal

Question 20

Which of the following about end-user computing is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  System users know best what they need, so should be able to create their own applications. 
B)  End-users, while knowledgeable about their job, are not trained to create systems applications, and should not be allowed to do so. 
C)  It is inefficient and costly to ask the IS department to create basic applications that only a few users need to use. 
D)  In most companies, the IS department doesn't want end-users to create their own applications, for fear IS won't have enough work to do. 
A)  System users know best what they need, so should be able to create their own applications. 
B)  End-users, while knowledgeable about their job, are not trained to create systems applications, and should not be allowed to do so. 
C)  It is inefficient and costly to ask the IS department to create basic applications that only a few users need to use. 
D)  In most companies, the IS department doesn't want end-users to create their own applications, for fear IS won't have enough work to do.

Exam 21: Ais Development Strategies

Information provided on a Request For Proposal given to vendors should include

Business Process Management views business processes as

A request for proposal sent to software vendors is an important tool since it can reduce errors.Which statement below supports this reason?

Firms should consider developing custom software only if

What is a drawback to using the requirement costing method of software and hardware evaluation?

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

Describe the purposes of a help desk.

End-user development is inappropriate for some types of systems.What is an example of a system that end users should not be allowed to develop?

Which statement is true regarding canned software and the SDLC?

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the application

The system performance evaluation approach that evaluates systems based on the weighted score of criteria and points totaled is called

Describe end-user computing and the advantages and risks involved.

Discuss how information system outsourcing can provide the organization with both a business solution and asset management.

A company that has outsourced its AIS function can lose a fundamental understanding of its AIS needs and the strategic uses of AIS with the passing of time.What is this risk called?

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

Which is not a problem with CASE technology?

Describe each of the four important principles underlying Business Process Management (BPM).

Total costs are usually lower,and less time is required for vendor preparation and company evaluation,when requests for proposal are solicited based on

The reasons for ________ are to simplify the decision-making process,reduce errors,provide timesavings,and avoid potential disagreements.

Which of the following about end-user computing is true?

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Information Systems Controls for System Reliability Part 1: Information Security

Information Systems Controls for Systems Reliability Part 2: Confidentiality and Privacy

Information Systems Controls for Systems Reliability Part 3: Processing Integrity and Availability

Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems

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The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing to Cash Disbursements

The Production Cycle

The Human Resources Management and Payroll Cycle

General Ledger and Reporting System

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Implementing an Rea Model in a Relational Database

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