Question 1

There are frequently many canned software packages are 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 2

The first step in developing a prototype emphasizes

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a good prototype into a fully functional system. 
B)  speed and low cost rather than efficiency of operation. 
C)  that users identify changes to be made in an iterative process. 
D)  what output should be produced rather than how it should be produced. 
A)  developing a good prototype into a fully functional system. 
B)  speed and low cost rather than efficiency of operation. 
C)  that users identify changes to be made in an iterative process. 
D)  what output should be produced rather than how it should be produced.

Question 3

If recent trends in end-user computing (EUC)persist,EUC will represent ________ of all information processing by the end of 2020.

Accepted Answer

A)  15% - 24% 
B)  20% - 49% 
C)  50% - 74% 
D)  75% or more 
A)  15% - 24% 
B)  20% - 49% 
C)  50% - 74% 
D)  75% or more

Question 4

What is a benchmark problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  a difficulty encountered when attempting to bring an accounting information system up to industry best practices 
B)  a method used to compare the efficiency of alternative accounting information systems 
C)  the cost-benefit tradeoff defined by the relationship between increased costs and increased benefits from a system 
D)  a method used to test the compatibility of a new accounting information system with existing hardware and software 
A)  a difficulty encountered when attempting to bring an accounting information system up to industry best practices 
B)  a method used to compare the efficiency of alternative accounting information systems 
C)  the cost-benefit tradeoff defined by the relationship between increased costs and increased benefits from a system 
D)  a method used to test the compatibility of a new accounting information system with existing hardware and software

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the conceptual design phase of the SDLC

Accepted Answer

A)  becomes a make-or-buy decision. 
B)  is combined with the physical design phase. 
C)  is eliminated. 
D)  is unchanged. 
A)  becomes a make-or-buy decision. 
B)  is combined with the physical design phase. 
C)  is eliminated. 
D)  is unchanged.

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following were CASE tools not designed to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  replace skilled designers 
B)  plan, analyze, design, program, and maintain an information system 
C)  automate important aspects of the software development process 
D)  enhance the efforts of managers in understanding information needs 
A)  replace skilled designers 
B)  plan, analyze, design, program, and maintain an information system 
C)  automate important aspects of the software development process 
D)  enhance the efforts of managers in understanding information needs

Question 10

Carmie Iria,the director of a systems project committee,has received management approval for the implementation of a new accounting information system.After sending out an RFP to multiple vendors,the committee settled on purchasing a system from Optibase,a vendor who will provide the company with all of the required hardware and software.Carmie's committee has opted to purchase

Accepted Answer

A)  canned software. 
B)  a turnkey system. 
C)  an outsourced system. 
D)  cloud computing. 
A)  canned software. 
B)  a turnkey system. 
C)  an outsourced system. 
D)  cloud computing.

Question 11

What is the basic function of a help desk?

Accepted Answer

A)  control access to corporate data 
B)  provide technical maintenance and support 
C)  train end users and assist with application development 
D)  All of the above are basic functions of a help desk. 
A)  control access to corporate data 
B)  provide technical maintenance and support 
C)  train end users and assist with application development 
D)  All of the above are basic functions of a help desk.

Question 12

What are the three methods to obtain a new information system? What is a turnkey system?

Accepted Answer

The three methods to obtain a new inform

Question 13

Prototyping is often appropriate when

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a low level of uncertainty. 
B)  it is clear which questions need to be addressed. 
C)  there is a high likelihood of failure. 
D)  there are limited financial resources available. 
A)  there is a low level of uncertainty. 
B)  it is clear which questions need to be addressed. 
C)  there is a high likelihood of failure. 
D)  there are limited financial resources available.

Question 14

Which of the following is not a guideline that should be used to select an outside,custom-system developer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The outside developer should have an in-depth understanding of how the company conducts its business. 
B)  The outside developer should have experience in the company's industry. 
C)  The outside developer should possess a good understanding of business in general. 
D)  The outside developer should be able to complete the system independently, without requiring frequent contact to ask questions. 
A)  The outside developer should have an in-depth understanding of how the company conducts its business. 
B)  The outside developer should have experience in the company's industry. 
C)  The outside developer should possess a good understanding of business in general. 
D)  The outside developer should be able to complete the system independently, without requiring frequent contact to ask questions.

Question 15

Why are end-user created systems often poorly documented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Users often do not know how to document systems properly. 
B)  Users often consider systems documentation to be unimportant. 
C)  Users often believe it is too expensive to properly document systems. 
D)  Users are often unaware they need to properly document systems. 
A)  Users often do not know how to document systems properly. 
B)  Users often consider systems documentation to be unimportant. 
C)  Users often believe it is too expensive to properly document systems. 
D)  Users are often unaware they need to properly document systems.

Question 16

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the implementation and conversion phase of the SDLC does not

Accepted Answer

A)  involve the documentation step. 
B)  require the company to have trained IS personnel. 
C)  require the develop and test software step. 
D)  include A and C above. 
A)  involve the documentation step. 
B)  require the company to have trained IS personnel. 
C)  require the develop and test software step. 
D)  include A and C above.

Question 17

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)  a firm changes its business processes, not the software 
C)  only programmers with software experience modify the software 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the vendor modifies the software 
B)  a firm changes its business processes, not the software 
C)  only programmers with software experience modify the software 
D)  all of the above

Question 18

A second-line help desk operator would most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  handle complicated queries requiring research. 
B)  provide callers with scripted answers. 
C)  use expert systems to quickly find answers. 
D)  None of the duties listed above pertain to second-line help desk personnel. 
A)  handle complicated queries requiring research. 
B)  provide callers with scripted answers. 
C)  use expert systems to quickly find answers. 
D)  None of the duties listed above pertain to second-line help desk personnel.

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of CASE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It exhibits a high degree of cross-system compatibility. 
B)  It is an inexpensive technology that is accessible to small businesses. 
C)  Documentation is generated automatically. 
D)  It enhances the congruence between user expectations and the final system. 
A)  It exhibits a high degree of cross-system compatibility. 
B)  It is an inexpensive technology that is accessible to small businesses. 
C)  Documentation is generated automatically. 
D)  It enhances the congruence between user expectations and the final system.

Question 20

Business process management (BPM)evolved from business process reengineering (BPR)because BPR had such a high success rate that firms wanted to expand it to cover all aspects of a firm's business process operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Ais Development Strategies

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

The first step in developing a prototype emphasizes

If recent trends in end-user computing (EUC)persist,EUC will represent ________ of all information processing by the end of 2020.

What is a benchmark problem?

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).

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the conceptual design phase of the SDLC

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

Which of the following were CASE tools not designed to do?

What is the basic function of a help desk?

What are the three methods to obtain a new information system? What is a turnkey system?

Prototyping is often appropriate when

Which of the following is not a guideline that should be used to select an outside,custom-system developer?

Why are end-user created systems often poorly documented?

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the implementation and conversion phase of the SDLC does not

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

A second-line help desk operator would most likely

Which of the following is an advantage of CASE?

Business process management (BPM)evolved from business process reengineering (BPR)because BPR had such a high success rate that firms wanted to expand it to cover all aspects of a firm's business process operations.

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