Question 1

In the conceptual design phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), task force members are focused on selecting the new system design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

When the nature of the project and the needs of the user permit, most organizations will seek a pre-coded commercial software package rather than develop a system in-house.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Protection from inadvertent disclosures of confidential information is part of the detailed

Accepted Answer

A)  operational feasibility study 
B)  schedule feasibility study 
C)  legal feasibility study 
D)  economic feasibility study 
A)  operational feasibility study 
B)  schedule feasibility study 
C)  legal feasibility study 
D)  economic feasibility study C

Question 4

Distinguish between escapable and inescapable costs. Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Escapable costs are directly related to

Question 5

Strategic systems planning is important because the plan

Accepted Answer

A)  provides authorization control for the Systems Development Life Cycle 
B)  will eliminate any crisis component in systems development 
C)  provides a static goal to be attained within a five-year period 
D)  all of the above 
A)  provides authorization control for the Systems Development Life Cycle 
B)  will eliminate any crisis component in systems development 
C)  provides a static goal to be attained within a five-year period 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

When implementing a new system, the costs associated with transferring data from one storage medium to another is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a recurring cost 
B)  a data conversion cost 
C)  a systems design cost 
D)  a programming cost 
A)  a recurring cost 
B)  a data conversion cost 
C)  a systems design cost 
D)  a programming cost

Question 7

When determining the operational feasibility of a new system, the expected ease of transition from the old system to the new system should be considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

List two ways that a systems project can contribute to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A new system can improve the operational

Question 9

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance, software acquisition, software maintenance, insurance, supplies, personnel costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis, design costs incurred in the systems planning, systems analysis and conceptual design phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are relevant costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The systems steering committee is responsible for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning priorities 
B)  determining whether and when to terminate systems projects 
C)  analyzing the technical feasibility of the project 
D)  budgeting funds for systems development 
A)  assigning priorities 
B)  determining whether and when to terminate systems projects 
C)  analyzing the technical feasibility of the project 
D)  budgeting funds for systems development

Question 12

The role of the steering committee includes

Accepted Answer

A)  designing the system outputs 
B)  resolving conflicts that arise from a new system 
C)  selecting the programming techniques to be used 
D)  approving the accounting procedures to be implemented 
A)  designing the system outputs 
B)  resolving conflicts that arise from a new system 
C)  selecting the programming techniques to be used 
D)  approving the accounting procedures to be implemented

Question 13

The systems analysis report does not

Accepted Answer

A)  identify user needs 
B)  specify requirements for the new system 
C)  formally state the goals and objectives of the system 
D)  specify the system processing methods 
A)  identify user needs 
B)  specify requirements for the new system 
C)  formally state the goals and objectives of the system 
D)  specify the system processing methods

Question 14

Examples of one-time costs include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware acquisition 
B)  insurance 
C)  site preparation 
D)  programming 
A)  hardware acquisition 
B)  insurance 
C)  site preparation 
D)  programming

Question 15

Because of the robustness of modern technology, businesses today see infrequent changes in their IT systems and much longer system life spans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Classify each of the following as either a one-time or recurring costs:
training personnel
initial programming and testing
system design-one
hardware costs
software maintenance costs
site preparation
rent for facilities
data conversion from old system to new system
insurance costs
installation of original equipment
hardware upgrades

Accepted Answer

training personnel-one-time
initial prog

Question 17

Existing (maintained) applications are the prototypes for their new versions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Examples of recurring costs include

Accepted Answer

A)  software acquisition 
B)  data conversion 
C)  personnel costs 
D)  systems design 
A)  software acquisition 
B)  data conversion 
C)  personnel costs 
D)  systems design

Question 19

An accountant's responsibility in the SDLC is to ensure that the system applies proper accounting conventions and rules and possesses adequate control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is the payback method and how is it used?

Accepted Answer

The payback method is a variation of bre

In the conceptual design phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), task force members are focused on selecting the new system design.

When the nature of the project and the needs of the user permit, most organizations will seek a pre-coded commercial software package rather than develop a system in-house.

Protection from inadvertent disclosures of confidential information is part of the detailed

Distinguish between escapable and inescapable costs. Give an example.

Strategic systems planning is important because the plan

When implementing a new system, the costs associated with transferring data from one storage medium to another is an example of

When determining the operational feasibility of a new system, the expected ease of transition from the old system to the new system should be considered.

List two ways that a systems project can contribute to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance, software acquisition, software maintenance, insurance, supplies, personnel costs.

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis, design costs incurred in the systems planning, systems analysis and conceptual design phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are relevant costs.

The systems steering committee is responsible for all of the following except

The role of the steering committee includes

The systems analysis report does not

Examples of one-time costs include all of the following except

Because of the robustness of modern technology, businesses today see infrequent changes in their IT systems and much longer system life spans.

Existing (maintained) applications are the prototypes for their new versions.

Examples of recurring costs include

An accountant's responsibility in the SDLC is to ensure that the system applies proper accounting conventions and rules and possesses adequate control.

What is the payback method and how is it used?

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

Construct, Deliver, and Maintain Systems Projects

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 13: Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle

In the conceptual design phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), task force members are focused on selecting the new system design.

When the nature of the project and the needs of the user permit, most organizations will seek a pre-coded commercial software package rather than develop a system in-house.

Protection from inadvertent disclosures of confidential information is part of the detailed

Distinguish between escapable and inescapable costs. Give an example.

Strategic systems planning is important because the plan

When implementing a new system, the costs associated with transferring data from one storage medium to another is an example of

When determining the operational feasibility of a new system, the expected ease of transition from the old system to the new system should be considered.

List two ways that a systems project can contribute to the strategic objectives of the firm.

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance, software acquisition, software maintenance, insurance, supplies, personnel costs.

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis, design costs incurred in the systems planning, systems analysis and conceptual design phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are relevant costs.

The systems steering committee is responsible for all of the following except

The role of the steering committee includes

The systems analysis report does not

Examples of one-time costs include all of the following except

Because of the robustness of modern technology, businesses today see infrequent changes in their IT systems and much longer system life spans.

Existing (maintained) applications are the prototypes for their new versions.

Examples of recurring costs include

An accountant's responsibility in the SDLC is to ensure that the system applies proper accounting conventions and rules and possesses adequate control.

What is the payback method and how is it used?

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

Construct, Deliver, and Maintain Systems Projects

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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