Question 1

What guidelines should be followed when contracting with an outside developer to create custom software?

Accepted Answer

Carefully select a developer by checking

Question 2

What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software and of canned software for meeting application software needs?

Accepted Answer

Custom software: tailored to needs; pote

Question 3

Which of the following is not an appropriate 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 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)  access to greater expertise and more advanced technology 
B)  greater control 
C)  improved development time 
D)  lower costs 
A)  access to greater expertise and more advanced technology 
B)  greater control 
C)  improved development time 
D)  lower costs

Question 6

Software as a Service (SaaS)refers to Web-based computing services provided by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  application service provider (ASP). 
B)  Internet service provider (ISP). 
C)  end-user system (EUS). 
D)  help desk. 
A)  application service provider (ASP). 
B)  Internet service provider (ISP). 
C)  end-user system (EUS). 
D)  help desk.

Question 7

As part of the bidding process required for bidding on providing a new software system to Kinect Incorporated,Thorton Wilder prepared a functional program that simulated the new system's input and output interface.This program is 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 8

WorldWide Supermarket,a grocery store with 5,000 locations around the world surprised financial markets by announcing that it was selling all of its computers to CompuService and hiring the firm to operate and manage the supermarket's system.WorldWide Supermarket just engaged in which type of outsourcing agreement?

Accepted Answer

A)  a locked-in agreement 
B)  a mainframe agreement 
C)  a client/server agreement 
D)  a cloud computing agreement 
A)  a locked-in agreement 
B)  a mainframe agreement 
C)  a client/server agreement 
D)  a cloud computing agreement

Question 9

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 the reduced training associated with canned software 
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 the reduced training associated with canned software

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the ways in which a Business Process Management System can improve internal control?

Accepted Answer

A)  Innovative technology allows access and authorization controls to be programmed at the transaction level. 
B)  Documents or transactions that require approval can be electronically routed to a manager. 
C)  Process rules are used to alert users when actions must be taken. 
D)  All actions and processes are monitored and documented in a process log for periodic review. 
A)  Innovative technology allows access and authorization controls to be programmed at the transaction level. 
B)  Documents or transactions that require approval can be electronically routed to a manager. 
C)  Process rules are used to alert users when actions must be taken. 
D)  All actions and processes are monitored and documented in a process log for periodic review.

Question 11

________ are one example of a cloud computing solution.

Accepted Answer

A)  Application service providers 
B)  Turnkey vendors 
C)  SDLC implementations 
D)  Canned software providers 
A)  Application service providers 
B)  Turnkey vendors 
C)  SDLC implementations 
D)  Canned software providers

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  by allowing a company to completely 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 completely 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 13

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 14

________ 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 15

Which of the following is a method for comparing alternative vendor proposals for development of an accounting information system when the vendors differ with regard to their ability to meet the project criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  point scoring 
B)  resource clearing 
C)  requirements costing 
D)  multi-objective optimization 
A)  point scoring 
B)  resource clearing 
C)  requirements costing 
D)  multi-objective optimization

Question 16

Which is not a problem with CASE technology?

Accepted Answer

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 computer-aided software (or systems)engineering (CASE)and identify the advantages and disadvantages of CASE?

Accepted Answer

CASE refers to an integrated package of

What guidelines should be followed when contracting with an outside developer to create custom software?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software and of canned software for meeting application software needs?

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

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

Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing?

Software as a Service (SaaS)refers to Web-based computing services provided by a(n)

As part of the bidding process required for bidding on providing a new software system to Kinect Incorporated,Thorton Wilder prepared a functional program that simulated the new system's input and output interface.This program is an example of

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 of the following is not one of the ways in which a Business Process Management System can improve internal control?

________ are one example of a cloud computing solution.

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

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

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

Which of the following is a method for comparing alternative vendor proposals for development of an accounting information system when the vendors differ with regard to their ability to meet the project criteria?

Which is not a problem with CASE technology?

Describe computer-aided software (or systems)engineering (CASE)and identify the advantages and disadvantages of CASE?

Accounting Information Systems: an Overview

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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Exam 21: Ais Development Strategies

What guidelines should be followed when contracting with an outside developer to create custom software?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of custom software and of canned software for meeting application software needs?

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

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

Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing?

Software as a Service (SaaS)refers to Web-based computing services provided by a(n)

As part of the bidding process required for bidding on providing a new software system to Kinect Incorporated,Thorton Wilder prepared a functional program that simulated the new system's input and output interface.This program is an example of

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 of the following is not one of the ways in which a Business Process Management System can improve internal control?

________ are one example of a cloud computing solution.

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

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

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

Which of the following is a method for comparing alternative vendor proposals for development of an accounting information system when the vendors differ with regard to their ability to meet the project criteria?

Which is not a problem with CASE technology?

Describe computer-aided software (or systems)engineering (CASE)and identify the advantages and disadvantages of CASE?

Accounting Information Systems: an Overview

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

Filters