Question 1

Which of the following is not a benefit of outsourcing?

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A) access to greater expertise and more advanced technology 
B) greater control 
C) improved development time 
D) lower costs

Question 2

What is computer-aided software (or systems)engineering (CASE)? What are the advantages and disadvantage of CASE technology?

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Question 3

Explain the concept of an application service provider.

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Question 4

A prototype that is turned into a fully functional system is referred to as a(n)

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A) disappearing prototype. 
B) nonoperational prototype. 
C) operational prototype. 
D) throwaway prototype.

Question 5

Briefly discuss how an organization can develop custom software.

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Question 6

What is a major problem with "canned software"?

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A) A commercial software development company has developed it. 
B) Canned software is sold on the open market to a broad range of users with similar requirements. 
C) Canned software may not meet all of a company's information or data processing needs. 
D) Canned software may offer easy availability and lower costs.

Question 7

There are seven major principles of business process reengineering (BPR).One principle states that whenever possible,one person should be given responsibility for the entire process.What is the name given to this principle?

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A) capture data once,at its source 
B) centralize and disperse data 
C) integrate parallel activities 
D) organize around outcomes,not tasks

Question 8

Business process reengineering (BPR)can be a challenging venture for all involved.Many reengineering efforts fail or fall short of the goals to be achieved in the process.Which statement below applies to the BPR obstacle of controls?

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A) Nonbelievers and cynics who say a BPR cannot be done should be controlled during all phases of the effort. 
B) Reengineering efforts should not eliminate the separation of duties without implementing compensating controls. 
C) Throughout the process managers must continually reassure,persuade,and control those affected by the BPR so that the necessary changes will work. 
D) None of the statements apply to the BPR principle of controls.

Question 9

Explain the business processing reengineering principle: "Require those who produce information to process it."

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Question 10

Software as a Service (SaaS)refers to Web-based computing services provided by a(an)

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A) application service provider (ASP.) 
B) Internet service provider (ISP.) 
C) end-user system (EUS.) 
D) help desk.

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 vendor that will provide an industry standard software package and post-sale technical support.Their decision is to go with

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

Question 12

What is a disadvantage to prototyping?

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A) developers may shortchange the testing and documentation process 
B) errors are likely to be detected and eliminated early in the development process 
C) prototyping may be less costly than other approaches 
D) prototyping usually produces a better definition of user needs than other approaches

Question 13

Which of the following is a technique for comparing alternative sources for an accounting information system with a specified set of features?

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A) Point scoring 
B) Resource clearing 
C) Requirements costing 
D) Multi-objective optimization.

Question 14

A company must carefully evaluate each alternative of developing in-house software,buying canned software,or using an outside third party when planning an AIS.Which statement below is true regarding such a decision?

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A) Generally the best overall decision is to buy a canned software and hardware system. 
B) The most efficient and effective systems are the ones developed in house. 
C) Using an outside third party to develop a system always gives the organization a significant competitive advantage. 
D) There is no single right answer to the build-or-buy decision.

Question 15

A company that has outsourced its AIS function can lose a fundamental understanding of its AIS needs and the strategic uses of AIS with the passing of time.What is this risk called?

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A) locked-in system 
B) loss of control 
C) reduced competitive advantage 
D) unfulfilled goals

Exam 19: Ais Development Strategies