Question 1

The objective of __________ is to determine the nature,format,content,and timing of printed reports,documents,and screen displays.

Accepted Answer

A) input design 
B) output design 
C) report design 
D) None of the above are correct. 
A) input design 
B) output design 
C) report design 
D) None of the above are correct.

Question 2

Once a design alternative has been chosen,the project team is responsible for the development of several conceptual design elements.A decision about how often to produce a certain report falls under the category of which design element?

Accepted Answer

A) data storage 
B) input 
C) output 
D) processing procedures and operations 
A) data storage 
B) input 
C) output 
D) processing procedures and operations

Question 3

The final step in the data conversion process is to

Accepted Answer

A) remove extraneous fields. 
B) document the conversion activities. 
C) validate the new files. 
D) update files with transactions that have taken place during the conversion. 
A) remove extraneous fields. 
B) document the conversion activities. 
C) validate the new files. 
D) update files with transactions that have taken place during the conversion.

Question 4

The data conversion process of the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC can be a tedious and time-consuming task.Data files may need to be modified in any of several ways.What is an example of modifying the medium of data files?

Accepted Answer

A) adding or deleting fields or records 
B) changing from tapes to disks 
C) changing the file format 
D) changing the storage capacity of the file format 
A) adding or deleting fields or records 
B) changing from tapes to disks 
C) changing the file format 
D) changing the storage capacity of the file format

Question 5

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,you know that inventory report I had you guys prepare for me last year? Well,I need you to run it again and send it over in hard copy.Thanks." This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) scheduled report. 
B) special-purpose analysis report. 
C) triggered exception report. 
D) demand report. 
A) scheduled report. 
B) special-purpose analysis report. 
C) triggered exception report. 
D) demand report.

Question 6

In the file and database design step of the physical systems design phase,it is advantageous to have

Accepted Answer

A) a compatible format. 
B) easy access. 
C) timely queries. 
D) various capabilities. 
A) a compatible format. 
B) easy access. 
C) timely queries. 
D) various capabilities.

Question 7

Rules for writing programs are called

Accepted Answer

A) applications. 
B) basic code. 
C) common routines. 
D) programming standards. 
A) applications. 
B) basic code. 
C) common routines. 
D) programming standards.

Question 8

What output design considerations should be analyzed as part of the physical system design phase?

Accepted Answer

Two things must be considered regarding

Question 9

The final step in the SDLC is that of the operation and maintenance of the new system.What is the final activity in the systems development process?

Accepted Answer

A) monitoring of the system 
B) ongoing maintenance activities 
C) preparation of the post-implementation review report 
D) user acceptance of the post-implementation review report 
A) monitoring of the system 
B) ongoing maintenance activities 
C) preparation of the post-implementation review report 
D) user acceptance of the post-implementation review report

Question 10

Several types of documentation must be prepared for a new system.The type of documentation that includes operating schedules and file retention requirements is called

Accepted Answer

A) development documentation. 
B) operations documentation. 
C) reference documentation. 
D) user documentation. 
A) development documentation. 
B) operations documentation. 
C) reference documentation. 
D) user documentation.

Question 11

Phil in Marketing got a call from Chuck in ITS ."Phil,the system just generated a stock-out report.I wanted to give you a heads up.I'm sending it right over." This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) scheduled report. 
B) special-purpose analysis report. 
C) triggered exception report. 
D) demand report. 
A) scheduled report. 
B) special-purpose analysis report. 
C) triggered exception report. 
D) demand report.

Question 12

The accountant wants to make sure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors.Which of the following control considerations will deal with this concern?

Accepted Answer

A) security 
B) accuracy 
C) authorization 
D) validity 
A) security 
B) accuracy 
C) authorization 
D) validity

Question 13

What is a post-implementation review? What are the activities involved in a post-implementation review?

Accepted Answer

A post-implementation review ensures tha

Question 14

What is the purpose of a conceptual systems design report?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of this report is to a)guide

Question 15

Some investigation must occur during the postimplementation review process to prepare the report and wrap-up systems development activities.An analyst who asks the question,"Does the system produce actual and complete data?" is investigating what postimplementation factor?

Accepted Answer

A) accuracy 
B) compatibility 
C) goals and objectives 
D) reliability 
A) accuracy 
B) compatibility 
C) goals and objectives 
D) reliability

Question 16

A software program must be changed to accommodate new tax rate values.What is the name of the process used to make such a change?

Accepted Answer

A) debugging 
B) desk checking 
C) program maintenance 
D) programming 
A) debugging 
B) desk checking 
C) program maintenance 
D) programming

Question 17

The method of system conversion that implements the new AIS system in one branch of an organization is called _____ conversion.

Accepted Answer

A) direct 
B) parallel 
C) pilot 
D) phase-in 
A) direct 
B) parallel 
C) pilot 
D) phase-in

Question 18

Everyone who interacts with the newly designed AIS should follow __________ that answer the who,what,where,why,and how questions related to all AIS activities.

Accepted Answer

A) procedures 
B) programs 
C) standards 
D) none of the above 
A) procedures 
B) programs 
C) standards 
D) none of the above

Question 19

Who is responsible for identifying and evaluating a variety of design alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A) design team 
B) implementation committee 
C) steering committee 
D) systems analysts 
A) design team 
B) implementation committee 
C) steering committee 
D) systems analysts

Question 20

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,I need you to do something for me.Query sales data for the first quarter and pull out all of the invoices that include the snow blower discount.I need a count and the total amount of the discount.Thanks." This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A) scheduled report. 
B) special-purpose analysis report. 
C) triggered exception report. 
D) demand report. 
A) scheduled report. 
B) special-purpose analysis report. 
C) triggered exception report. 
D) demand report.

The objective of __________ is to determine the nature,format,content,and timing of printed reports,documents,and screen displays.

Once a design alternative has been chosen,the project team is responsible for the development of several conceptual design elements.A decision about how often to produce a certain report falls under the category of which design element?

The final step in the data conversion process is to

The data conversion process of the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC can be a tedious and time-consuming task.Data files may need to be modified in any of several ways.What is an example of modifying the medium of data files?

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,you know that inventory report I had you guys prepare for me last year? Well,I need you to run it again and send it over in hard copy.Thanks." This is an example of a

In the file and database design step of the physical systems design phase,it is advantageous to have

Rules for writing programs are called

What output design considerations should be analyzed as part of the physical system design phase?

The final step in the SDLC is that of the operation and maintenance of the new system.What is the final activity in the systems development process?

Several types of documentation must be prepared for a new system.The type of documentation that includes operating schedules and file retention requirements is called

Phil in Marketing got a call from Chuck in ITS ."Phil,the system just generated a stock-out report.I wanted to give you a heads up.I'm sending it right over." This is an example of a

The accountant wants to make sure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors.Which of the following control considerations will deal with this concern?

What is a post-implementation review? What are the activities involved in a post-implementation review?

What is the purpose of a conceptual systems design report?

Some investigation must occur during the postimplementation review process to prepare the report and wrap-up systems development activities.An analyst who asks the question,"Does the system produce actual and complete data?" is investigating what postimplementation factor?

A software program must be changed to accommodate new tax rate values.What is the name of the process used to make such a change?

The method of system conversion that implements the new AIS system in one branch of an organization is called _____ conversion.

Everyone who interacts with the newly designed AIS should follow __________ that answer the who,what,where,why,and how questions related to all AIS activities.

Who is responsible for identifying and evaluating a variety of design alternatives?

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,I need you to do something for me.Query sales data for the first quarter and pull out all of the invoices that include the snow blower discount.I need a count and the total amount of the discount.Thanks." This is an example of a

Accounting Information Systems

Overview of Business Processes

Systems Development and Documentation Techniques

Relational Databases

Computer Fraud and Security

Control and Accounting Information Systems

Infromation System Controls for Systems Reliability

Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems

Auditing Computer-Based Informtion Systems

The Revenue Cycle: Sales an Cash Collections

The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing and Cash Disbursements

The Production Cycle

The Human Resources Managementpayroll Cycle

General Ledger and Reporting System

Data Modeling and Database Design

Implementing an Rea Model in a Relational Database

Special Topics in Rea Modeling

Introduction to Systems Development and Systems Analysis

Ais Development Strategies

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Exam 20: Systems Design, Implementation and Operation

The objective of __________ is to determine the nature,format,content,and timing of printed reports,documents,and screen displays.

Once a design alternative has been chosen,the project team is responsible for the development of several conceptual design elements.A decision about how often to produce a certain report falls under the category of which design element?

The final step in the data conversion process is to

The data conversion process of the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC can be a tedious and time-consuming task.Data files may need to be modified in any of several ways.What is an example of modifying the medium of data files?

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,you know that inventory report I had you guys prepare for me last year? Well,I need you to run it again and send it over in hard copy.Thanks." This is an example of a

In the file and database design step of the physical systems design phase,it is advantageous to have

Rules for writing programs are called

What output design considerations should be analyzed as part of the physical system design phase?

The final step in the SDLC is that of the operation and maintenance of the new system.What is the final activity in the systems development process?

Several types of documentation must be prepared for a new system.The type of documentation that includes operating schedules and file retention requirements is called

Phil in Marketing got a call from Chuck in ITS ."Phil,the system just generated a stock-out report.I wanted to give you a heads up.I'm sending it right over." This is an example of a

The accountant wants to make sure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors.Which of the following control considerations will deal with this concern?

What is a post-implementation review? What are the activities involved in a post-implementation review?

What is the purpose of a conceptual systems design report?

Some investigation must occur during the postimplementation review process to prepare the report and wrap-up systems development activities.An analyst who asks the question,"Does the system produce actual and complete data?" is investigating what postimplementation factor?

A software program must be changed to accommodate new tax rate values.What is the name of the process used to make such a change?

The method of system conversion that implements the new AIS system in one branch of an organization is called _____ conversion.

Everyone who interacts with the newly designed AIS should follow __________ that answer the who,what,where,why,and how questions related to all AIS activities.

Who is responsible for identifying and evaluating a variety of design alternatives?

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,I need you to do something for me.Query sales data for the first quarter and pull out all of the invoices that include the snow blower discount.I need a count and the total amount of the discount.Thanks." This is an example of a

Accounting Information Systems

Overview of Business Processes

Systems Development and Documentation Techniques

Relational Databases

Computer Fraud and Security

Control and Accounting Information Systems

Infromation System Controls for Systems Reliability

Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems

Auditing Computer-Based Informtion Systems

The Revenue Cycle: Sales an Cash Collections

The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing and Cash Disbursements

The Production Cycle

The Human Resources Managementpayroll Cycle

General Ledger and Reporting System

Data Modeling and Database Design

Implementing an Rea Model in a Relational Database

Special Topics in Rea Modeling

Introduction to Systems Development and Systems Analysis

Ais Development Strategies

Filters