Question 1

______________________________ is a Web-based model of software distribution where multiple users may simultaneously use the software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ is a Web-based model of software...

Question 2

In particular,intricate knowledge of accounting and information technology helps the accountant be successful in the role of ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In particular,intricate knowledge of accounting and information...

Question 3

A problem has an economically feasible solution if it can be solved with existing software and hardware technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the ______________________________ approach to systems implementation,both the new and old systems operate together for a period of time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ______________________________ approach to systems implementation,both...

Question 5

The ______________________________ documents the system design and summarizes the implementation,training,and test plans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ documents the system design and...

Question 6

The systems analysis team conducts a(n)______________________________ which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The systems analysis team conducts a(n)______________________________ which...

Question 7

The ____ runs a subset of the system in the actual production environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  unit test 
B)  integration test 
C)  systems test 
D)  operations test

Question 8

Which of the following ranks each alternative on its relative capability to satisfy the user's requirements (goals)for the system?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cost/effectiveness study 
B)  the cost/benefits analysis 
C)  the effectiveness analysis 
D)  the intangible benefits analysis

Question 9

The modular approach forces the users to learn the new system because they do not have the old system to fall back on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A building inspection shortly after completing the construction of an industrial park is analogous to the ____ step in the systems development process.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems implementation 
B)  systems maintenance 
C)  post-implementation review 
D)  systems operation

Question 11

Which of the following is not a task of systems implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete the design contained in the approved systems design document 
B)  write,test,and document the programs and procedures required by the approved systems design document 
C)  complete the preparation of user manuals 
D)  determine,by thoroughly testing the system with programmers,that the system satisfies the programmer's requirements

Question 12

A(n)______________________________ is a representative user workload,processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration,to obtain comparative throughput measures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________________ is a representative user workload,processed on...

Question 13

As agents of management and the board of directors,______________________________ ensure that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems acquisition and that the process has been efficient and effective.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As agents of management and the board...

Question 14

One task of the ______________________________ phase is to convert to the new or revised system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One task of the ______________________________ phase is...

Question 15

The user,the programmer,and another member of the programming team do a walkthrough of the module specifications and the test plan to determine that the test plan is adequate;then the programmer codes the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The systems selection tasks include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine what computer software design will implement the logical specification developed in structured systems analysis 
B)  determine what computer hardware will satisfy the physical requirements established in structured systems analysis 
C)  determine miscellaneous environmental needs 
D)  determine appropriate acquisition ancillaries

Question 17

Making repairs and modifications to the system is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  systems implementation 
B)  systems maintenance 
C)  post-implementation review 
D)  systems operation

Question 18

In which role might the accountant be the person who initiates the AIS acquisition cycle,and is in a prime position to recognize deficiencies and incompatibilities related to the existing AIS?

Accepted Answer

A)  User 
B)  analyst 
C)  purchaser 
D)  implementer

Question 19

TB Figure 17.3 is taken from the text figure showing the systems selection task and documents.  
Required:
Explode bubble 3.0 Systems Selection into a Level 1 DFD.The DFD should include the items listed below.The data flows for available hardware and physical requirements are listed twice because these data flows will each appear twice in the Level 1 DFD.
Process bubbles
3.1 Prepare requests for proposal
3.2 Evaluate vendor proposals
3.3 Assess software plan
3.4 Complete configuration plan
External entities
External sources
Hardware/ software vendors
Data flows
Approved configuration plan
Available hardware
Available hardware
Logical specification
Physical requirements
Physical requirements
Request for proposal
Software specifications
Suggested hardware resources
Vendor proposals

Accepted Answer

The answer of TB Figure 17.3 is taken from the...

Question 20

Outsourcing is a term that describes an organization's assigning any of its internal functions (e.g. ,accounting,legal,or IT)to an outside vendor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

______________________________ is a Web-based model of software distribution where multiple users may simultaneously use the software.

In particular,intricate knowledge of accounting and information technology helps the accountant be successful in the role of ______________________________.

A problem has an economically feasible solution if it can be solved with existing software and hardware technology.

In the ______________________________ approach to systems implementation,both the new and old systems operate together for a period of time.

The ______________________________ documents the system design and summarizes the implementation,training,and test plans.

The systems analysis team conducts a(n)______________________________ which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

The ____ runs a subset of the system in the actual production environment.

Which of the following ranks each alternative on its relative capability to satisfy the user's requirements (goals) for the system?

The modular approach forces the users to learn the new system because they do not have the old system to fall back on.

A building inspection shortly after completing the construction of an industrial park is analogous to the ____ step in the systems development process.

Which of the following is not a task of systems implementation?

A(n)______________________________ is a representative user workload,processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration,to obtain comparative throughput measures.

As agents of management and the board of directors,______________________________ ensure that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems acquisition and that the process has been efficient and effective.

One task of the ______________________________ phase is to convert to the new or revised system.

The user,the programmer,and another member of the programming team do a walkthrough of the module specifications and the test plan to determine that the test plan is adequate;then the programmer codes the program.

The systems selection tasks include all of the following except:

Making repairs and modifications to the system is known as:

In which role might the accountant be the person who initiates the AIS acquisition cycle,and is in a prime position to recognize deficiencies and incompatibilities related to the existing AIS?

Outsourcing is a term that describes an organization's assigning any of its internal functions (e.g. ,accounting,legal,or IT)to an outside vendor.