Question 1

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the maintenance aspect of the operations and maintenance phase of the SDLC

Accepted Answer

A)  is more costly.
B)  is not necessary and is eliminated.
C)  is usually the responsibility of the vendor.
D)  requires trained personnel. C

Question 2

What are the key things an organization can do to enhance an RFP to be sent to vendors?

Accepted Answer

The more information an organization provides in its RFP,the better its chances are of receiving a system that meets its requirements.It is important to include detailed specifications for the new AIS,including required applications,inputs,outputs,files,databases,frequency and ways of updating files and creating queries,and any unique characteristics or requirements.It is also essential that the RFP distinguishes between what are mandatory requirements and what are "desirable but not essential" requirements.

Question 3

The least costly approach to systems acquisition is

Accepted Answer

A)  canned software.
B)  custom software.
C)  modified software.
D)  prototyping. A

Question 4

What is outsourcing? What are the different types of outsourcing agreements?

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Question 5

The reasons for __________ are to simplify the decision-making process,reduce errors,provide timesavings,and avoid potential disagreements.

Accepted Answer

A)  leasing
B)  outsourcing
C)  prototyping
D)  sending out a request for a proposal

Question 6

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the software

Accepted Answer

A)  will be used for a critical function like accounts receivable.
B)  automates an unstructured or semi-structured task.
C)  can be produced using expertise available in-house.
D)  is available as a canned package.

Question 7

The approaches to evaluating proposals that do not incorporate dollar estimates of costs and benefits is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  benchmark problem and point scoring.
B)  point scoring and requirement costing.
C)  requirement costing and point scoring.
D)  All methods mentioned above include dollar estimates.

Question 8

What are the three methods of obtaining software? What is a turnkey system?

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Question 9

Which statement below regarding the development of an AIS is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period.
B)  Changes to the AIS are often difficult to make after requirements have been frozen into specifications.
C)  The development process can take so long that the system no longer meets company needs.
D)  Users are unable to specify their needs adequately.

Question 10

Discuss how information system outsourcing can provide the organization with both a business solution and asset management.

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Question 11

Benathir Donathat,director of the project committee,has received approval from management for implementation of a new accounting information system.After putting out an RFP,the committee settled on a Web-based application service provider that will manage all hardware and software required by the system,with fees based on usage.Their decision is to go with

Accepted Answer

A)  canned software.
B)  a turnkey system.
C)  an outsourced system.
D)  an end-user developed system.

Question 12

What is an important benefit to be considered when allowing end users to develop a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  systems are developed when they are needed
B)  systems are more likely to be incompatible with other systems within the organization
C)  systems are more likely to be inefficient
D)  systems are often poorly controlled and documented

Question 13

Benathir Donathat,director of the project committee,has received approval from management for implementation of a new accounting information system.After putting out an RFP,the committee settled on a vendor that will deliver all hardware and software required on a lease basis.Their decision is to go with

Accepted Answer

A)  canned software.
B)  a turnkey system.
C)  an outsourced system.
D)  an end-user developed system.

Question 14

In which of the following cases is outsourcing likely to be the best solution to the firm's data processing needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sad Clown Pajamas produces and wholesales clothing products to retailers worldwide.Eighty percent of its sales orders are taken during the months of October and November.Sad Clown requires a system that will manage online ordering and fulfillment.
B)  Modest Expectations Investment Services manages highly diverse portfolios and provides personal services to high income investors worldwide.The firm needs a system that will pull together selected investment data from a large variety of sources and allow account managers to prepare customized reports for customers.
C)  J) D.Yacht is in the business of buying businesses,managing them for no more than two years,and then selling them at a profit.The firm requires a flexible system that will allow them to effectively manage the various types of businesses it controls.
D)  Halide Construction,LLC,manages the design and construction of desalinization plants and requires a system that will allow it to manage the process from bid to billing.

Question 15

In which approach to systems acquisition is "inexpensive updates" considered an advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  canned software
B)  custom software
C)  modified software
D)  turnkey software and systems

Question 16

One of the principles of business process reengineering is to centralize and disperse data.How is this principle defined?

Accepted Answer

A)  certain processes can be performed in parallel and integrated at the end
B)  data is entered once in an on line database and made available to all who need it
C)  existing job descriptions and departmental boundaries are eliminated
D)  information technology can maintain a centralized database,while telecommunications technology can disburse data to necessary locations

Question 17

A request for proposal sent to software vendors is an important tool since it can reduce errors.Which statement below supports this reason?

Accepted Answer

A)  All responses are in the same format and based on the same information.
B)  Both parties possess the same expectations and pertinent information is captured in writing.
C)  The chances of overlooking important factors are reduced.
D)  The same information is provided to all vendors.

Question 18

Computer-aided software (or systems)engineering is another tool used for improving the development process.What is one thing that CASE tools were not designed to do in assisting in the software and systems development process?

Accepted Answer

A)  automate important aspects of the software development process
B)  enhance the efforts of managers in understanding information needs
C)  plan,analyze,design,program,and maintain an information system
D)  replace skilled designers

Question 19

What is an advantage of using CASE?

Accepted Answer

A)  incompatibility
B)  replacement of skilled designers
C)  simplified documentation
D)  unmet expectations

Question 20

As part of the development process for a new job bidding software system for Halide Construction,LLC,Jon Chelide prepared and distributed diagrams that represent input and output screenshots.The diagrams are an example of a(an)

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 19: Ais Development Strategies