Question 1

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 2

It is important for a company to be selective in choosing a software vendor.When a company buys a large or complex system,it may request that a software vendor submit a specific proposal for a system by a specified date.What acronym is used to identify such a request?

Accepted Answer

A) ASP 
B) EIS 
C) ISP 
D) RFP 
A) ASP 
B) EIS 
C) ISP 
D) RFP

Question 3

Where is the responsibility for the development of end-user computing applications typically placed?

Accepted Answer

A) End users 
B) Help desk 
C) Information Technology Services Department 
D) Programmers 
A) End users 
B) Help desk 
C) Information Technology Services Department 
D) Programmers

Question 4

There are certain risks associated with outsourcing.One possible risk is the exposure of the sharing of confidential data with unauthorized parties.This risk can be placed into the category of

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 5

What is the basic function of a help desk?

Accepted Answer

A) develop and implement standards and control data 
B) provide hot line assistance and serve as a clearinghouse of information 
C) train end users and assist with application development 
D) All of the above are basic functions of a help desk. 
A) develop and implement standards and control data 
B) provide hot line assistance and serve as a clearinghouse of information 
C) train end users and assist with application development 
D) All of the above are basic functions of a help desk.

Question 6

What is business process reengineering? What are the principles of reengineering?

Accepted Answer

Business process reengineering is a thor

Question 7

What is end-user computing? Why has end-user computing seen explosive growth? What are the advantages and risks of end-user computing?

Accepted Answer

End-user computing is the hands-on devel

Question 8

Despite the fact that many good canned software packages are available to organizations today; many organizations develop their own software.What is a reason for such in-house development?

Accepted Answer

A) an organization may have unique requirements 
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 
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 9

A company should carefully evaluate proposals submitted by software vendors.What is the first step a company should take in the proposal evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

A) Carefully compare proposals against the proposed AIS requirements. 
B) Determine how much of a given proposal meets the desired AIS requirements. 
C) Eliminate proposals that are missing important information or fail to meet minimum requirements. 
D) Invite vendors to demonstrate their systems. 
A) Carefully compare proposals against the proposed AIS requirements. 
B) Determine how much of a given proposal meets the desired AIS requirements. 
C) Eliminate proposals that are missing important information or fail to meet minimum requirements. 
D) Invite vendors to demonstrate their systems.

Question 10

Software development companies write commercial software that can be used by a variety of organizations.Sometimes these companies combine both software and hardware together to sell as one package.Such a package is commonly referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) a turnkey system. 
B) a value-added system. 
C) an application service package. 
D) canned software. 
A) a turnkey system. 
B) a value-added system. 
C) an application service package. 
D) canned software.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Custom software: tailored to needs; pote

Question 12

A vendor that offers Web-based software services is called a(an)

Accepted Answer

A) SDLC. 
B) RFP. 
C) ASP. 
D) CASE. 
A) SDLC. 
B) RFP. 
C) ASP. 
D) CASE.

Question 13

Information given to vendors should include

Accepted Answer

A) a budget for software and hardware. 
B) detailed specifications for the AIS. 
C) timeframe required for completion of the project. 
D) None 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) None of the above are correct.

Question 14

Firms should consider developing custom software only if

Accepted Answer

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 15

A help desk can encourage,support,coordinate,and control end-user activities.A help desk department may be organized with front-line and second-line analysts and technicians.What would be one duty of second-line help desk personnel?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What is a help desk? What are the uses of a help disk?

Accepted Answer

A help desk consists of analysts and tec

Question 17

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 18

Which of the following would not be considered a challenge when implementing business process reengineering efforts?

Accepted Answer

A) availability of mainframe computer hardware and software 
B) cost 
C) tradition 
D) skepticism 
A) availability of mainframe computer hardware and software 
B) cost 
C) tradition 
D) skepticism

Question 19

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the implementation and conversion phase of the SDLC

Accepted Answer

A) does not involve the documentation step. 
B) does not require the company to have trained IS personnel. 
C) does not require the develop and test software step. 
D) both A and C above 
A) does not involve the documentation step. 
B) does not require the company to have trained IS personnel. 
C) does not require the develop and test software step. 
D) both A and C above

Question 20

As part of the development process for a new job bidding software system for Halide Construction,LLC,Jon Chelide prepared and distributed functional programs that simulate the system's input and output interface.These programs are an example of a(an)

Accepted Answer

A) application of CASE technology. 
B) operational prototype. 
C) RFP. 
D) nonoperational prototype. 
A) application of CASE technology. 
B) operational prototype. 
C) RFP. 
D) nonoperational prototype.

What is a benchmark problem?

It is important for a company to be selective in choosing a software vendor.When a company buys a large or complex system,it may request that a software vendor submit a specific proposal for a system by a specified date.What acronym is used to identify such a request?

Where is the responsibility for the development of end-user computing applications typically placed?

There are certain risks associated with outsourcing.One possible risk is the exposure of the sharing of confidential data with unauthorized parties.This risk can be placed into the category of

What is the basic function of a help desk?

What is business process reengineering? What are the principles of reengineering?

What is end-user computing? Why has end-user computing seen explosive growth? What are the advantages and risks of end-user computing?

Despite the fact that many good canned software packages are available to organizations today; many organizations develop their own software.What is a reason for such in-house development?

A company should carefully evaluate proposals submitted by software vendors.What is the first step a company should take in the proposal evaluation process?

Software development companies write commercial software that can be used by a variety of organizations.Sometimes these companies combine both software and hardware together to sell as one package.Such a package is commonly referred to as

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

A vendor that offers Web-based software services is called a(an)

Information given to vendors should include

Firms should consider developing custom software only if

A help desk can encourage,support,coordinate,and control end-user activities.A help desk department may be organized with front-line and second-line analysts and technicians.What would be one duty of second-line help desk personnel?

What is a help desk? What are the uses of a help disk?

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

Which of the following would not be considered a challenge when implementing business process reengineering efforts?

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the implementation and conversion phase of the SDLC

As part of the development process for a new job bidding software system for Halide Construction,LLC,Jon Chelide prepared and distributed functional programs that simulate the system's input and output interface.These programs are an example of a(an)

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

Systems Design, Implementation and Operation

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Exam 19: Ais Development Strategies

What is a benchmark problem?

It is important for a company to be selective in choosing a software vendor.When a company buys a large or complex system,it may request that a software vendor submit a specific proposal for a system by a specified date.What acronym is used to identify such a request?

Where is the responsibility for the development of end-user computing applications typically placed?

There are certain risks associated with outsourcing.One possible risk is the exposure of the sharing of confidential data with unauthorized parties.This risk can be placed into the category of

What is the basic function of a help desk?

What is business process reengineering? What are the principles of reengineering?

What is end-user computing? Why has end-user computing seen explosive growth? What are the advantages and risks of end-user computing?

Despite the fact that many good canned software packages are available to organizations today; many organizations develop their own software.What is a reason for such in-house development?

A company should carefully evaluate proposals submitted by software vendors.What is the first step a company should take in the proposal evaluation process?

Software development companies write commercial software that can be used by a variety of organizations.Sometimes these companies combine both software and hardware together to sell as one package.Such a package is commonly referred to as

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

A vendor that offers Web-based software services is called a(an)

Information given to vendors should include

Firms should consider developing custom software only if

A help desk can encourage,support,coordinate,and control end-user activities.A help desk department may be organized with front-line and second-line analysts and technicians.What would be one duty of second-line help desk personnel?

What is a help desk? What are the uses of a help disk?

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

Which of the following would not be considered a challenge when implementing business process reengineering efforts?

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the implementation and conversion phase of the SDLC

As part of the development process for a new job bidding software system for Halide Construction,LLC,Jon Chelide prepared and distributed functional programs that simulate the system's input and output interface.These programs are an example of a(an)

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

Systems Design, Implementation and Operation

Filters