Question 1

In the object-oriented approach to systems design, a vendor is an example of an attribute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Information as to which databases are required for a new system can be obtained from the entity relationship diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) environment, a structure diagram

Accepted Answer

A)  presents an overview model of the primary transactions processed 
B)  graphically depicts the iceberg effect 
C)  presents a model of the program code that constitutes the physical system 
D)  is prepared by the systems analyst 
A)  presents an overview model of the primary transactions processed 
B)  graphically depicts the iceberg effect 
C)  presents a model of the program code that constitutes the physical system 
D)  is prepared by the systems analyst C

Question 4

What is the importance of the base case?

Accepted Answer

A base case is test data that documents

Question 5

A commercial software system that is completely finished, tested, and ready for implementation is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  backbone system 
B)  vendor-supported system 
C)  benchmark system 
D)  turnkey system 
A)  backbone system 
B)  vendor-supported system 
C)  benchmark system 
D)  turnkey system

Question 6

Which of the following is an advantage of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to easily revise the model during the development stage 
B)  the requirement that all program code and documentation be regenerated for each module 
C)  the cost of software engineering programs 
D)  user involvement is restricted to final stages of development 
A)  the ability to easily revise the model during the development stage 
B)  the requirement that all program code and documentation be regenerated for each module 
C)  the cost of software engineering programs 
D)  user involvement is restricted to final stages of development

Question 7

The context level data flow diagram is a physical input to the lower CASE models that automatically produce program code.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Translating the system modules into pseudocode

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs in the implementation phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle 
B)  expresses the detailed logic of the module in programming language 
C)  discourages end users from becoming actively involved in designing the system 
D)  permits individuals with few technical skills to understand the logic of the module 
A)  occurs in the implementation phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle 
B)  expresses the detailed logic of the module in programming language 
C)  discourages end users from becoming actively involved in designing the system 
D)  permits individuals with few technical skills to understand the logic of the module

Question 9

Typical contents of a run manual include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  run schedule 
B)  logic flowchart 
C)  file requirements 
D)  explanation of error messages 
A)  run schedule 
B)  logic flowchart 
C)  file requirements 
D)  explanation of error messages

Question 10

When maintaining a system that was developed using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools,

Accepted Answer

A)  the programmer must thoroughly review the program code 
B)  changes should be made directly to the structure diagram 
C)  significantly less time is required compared to maintenance activities for a system developed without using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CAS
E)  tools 
D)  the need for testing the modified application is eliminated 
A)  the programmer must thoroughly review the program code 
B)  changes should be made directly to the structure diagram 
C)  significantly less time is required compared to maintenance activities for a system developed without using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CAS
E)  tools 
D)  the need for testing the modified application is eliminated

Question 11

Computer operators should have access to all of the following types of documentation except

Accepted Answer

A)  a list of users who receive output 
B)  a program code listing 
C)  a list of all master files used in the system 
D)  a list of required hardware devices 
A)  a list of users who receive output 
B)  a program code listing 
C)  a list of all master files used in the system 
D)  a list of required hardware devices

Question 12

Instructions for the filling out of paper input forms should always be printed on a separate instruction sheet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The detailed design report is the blueprint which guides programmers and database administrators in constructing the physical system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The detailed design report contains all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  input screen formats 
B)  alternative conceptual designs 
C)  report layouts 
D)  process logic 
A)  input screen formats 
B)  alternative conceptual designs 
C)  report layouts 
D)  process logic

Question 15

Describe at least four advantages and two disadvantages of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of the CASE approach include:

Question 16

During maintenance of a system developed using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, changes to the system are made directly through the data flow diagram.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When converting to a new system, which cutover method is the most conservative?

Accepted Answer

A)  cold turkey cutover 
B)  phased cutover 
C)  parallel operation cutover 
D)  data coupling cutover 
A)  cold turkey cutover 
B)  phased cutover 
C)  parallel operation cutover 
D)  data coupling cutover

Question 18

In the object-oriented approach to systems design, inheritance means that each object instance inherits the attributes and operations of the class to which it belongs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  source code produced by CASE tools is less efficient than code written by a skilled programmer 
B)  alternative designs cannot be reviewed prior to implementation 
C)  system users are reluctant to become involved with the CASE approach 
D)  maintenance costs are increased 
A)  source code produced by CASE tools is less efficient than code written by a skilled programmer 
B)  alternative designs cannot be reviewed prior to implementation 
C)  system users are reluctant to become involved with the CASE approach 
D)  maintenance costs are increased

Question 20

The central repository of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) system contains

Accepted Answer

A)  the program code 
B)  user prototype screens 
C)  data flow diagrams 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the program code 
B)  user prototype screens 
C)  data flow diagrams 
D)  all of the above

In the object-oriented approach to systems design, a vendor is an example of an attribute.

Information as to which databases are required for a new system can be obtained from the entity relationship diagram.

In a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) environment, a structure diagram

What is the importance of the base case?

A commercial software system that is completely finished, tested, and ready for implementation is called a

Which of the following is an advantage of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach?

The context level data flow diagram is a physical input to the lower CASE models that automatically produce program code.

Translating the system modules into pseudocode

Typical contents of a run manual include all of the following except

When maintaining a system that was developed using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools,

Computer operators should have access to all of the following types of documentation except

Instructions for the filling out of paper input forms should always be printed on a separate instruction sheet.

The detailed design report is the blueprint which guides programmers and database administrators in constructing the physical system.

The detailed design report contains all of the following except

Describe at least four advantages and two disadvantages of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach.

During maintenance of a system developed using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, changes to the system are made directly through the data flow diagram.

When converting to a new system, which cutover method is the most conservative?

In the object-oriented approach to systems design, inheritance means that each object instance inherits the attributes and operations of the class to which it belongs.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach?

The central repository of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) system contains

The Information System: an Accountants Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics, Fraud, and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

Financial Reporting, and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The Rea Approach to Business Process Modeling

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle

IT Controls Part I: Sarbanes-Oxley and It Governance

IT Controls Part II: Security and Access

IT Controls Part III: Systems Development, Program Changes, and Application Controls

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Exam 14: Construct, Deliver, and Maintain Systems Projects

In the object-oriented approach to systems design, a vendor is an example of an attribute.

Information as to which databases are required for a new system can be obtained from the entity relationship diagram.

In a Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) environment, a structure diagram

What is the importance of the base case?

A commercial software system that is completely finished, tested, and ready for implementation is called a

Which of the following is an advantage of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach?

The context level data flow diagram is a physical input to the lower CASE models that automatically produce program code.

Translating the system modules into pseudocode

Typical contents of a run manual include all of the following except

When maintaining a system that was developed using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools,

Computer operators should have access to all of the following types of documentation except

Instructions for the filling out of paper input forms should always be printed on a separate instruction sheet.

The detailed design report is the blueprint which guides programmers and database administrators in constructing the physical system.

The detailed design report contains all of the following except

Describe at least four advantages and two disadvantages of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach.

During maintenance of a system developed using Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools, changes to the system are made directly through the data flow diagram.

When converting to a new system, which cutover method is the most conservative?

In the object-oriented approach to systems design, inheritance means that each object instance inherits the attributes and operations of the class to which it belongs.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) approach?

The central repository of the Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) system contains

The Information System: an Accountants Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics, Fraud, and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

Financial Reporting, and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The Rea Approach to Business Process Modeling

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle

IT Controls Part I: Sarbanes-Oxley and It Governance

IT Controls Part II: Security and Access

IT Controls Part III: Systems Development, Program Changes, and Application Controls

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