Question 1

"Schedule feasibility" is not important to a study team if a company already has an automated system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The term "cost/benefit" is most closely associated with the economic feasibility of a proposed accounting information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The term "RFP" stands for "reference project."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of these is not a phase in the life cycle of an information system?

Accepted Answer

A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Control 
D) Implementation 
A) Planning 
B) Analysis 
C) Control 
D) Implementation

Question 5

Gantt charts are the same as PERT charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an objective of a systems survey?

Accepted Answer

A) To understand management information needs 
B) To understand the human element and gain cooperation from people involved with the system 
C) To enlist management participation and cooperation 
D) all of the above are objectives of a systems survey 
A) To understand management information needs 
B) To understand the human element and gain cooperation from people involved with the system 
C) To enlist management participation and cooperation 
D) all of the above are objectives of a systems survey

Question 7

The acronym SDLC stands for

Accepted Answer

A) Systems design and logic for computers 
B) Study, dedication, life, and conviction 
C) Systems development life cycle 
D) Secondary development and allocation 
A) Systems design and logic for computers 
B) Study, dedication, life, and conviction 
C) Systems development life cycle 
D) Secondary development and allocation

Question 8

When developing the specifications for a new AIS, designers begin with outputs-not inputs or processing requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a PERT network diagram, the amount of delay time that can occur in a non-critical activity and still not delay the estimated completion time of a systems implementation project is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Slack time 
B) Noncritical time 
C) Critical time 
D) none of the above 
A) Slack time 
B) Noncritical time 
C) Critical time 
D) none of the above

Question 10

The tasks involved in "systems maintenance" are normally performed by external vendors, and rarely by a company's internal information systems department.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Employee behavioral problems are rarely important in systems analysis and design work because most systems are computer-based, not human-based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of these is not a logical procedure that is followed in the systems analysis phase of a systems study?

Accepted Answer

A) Define the problem(s)in the current system 
B) Identify the company's goals 
C) Perform a systems survey to acquire information about the current system 
D) Generate possible solutions to solve the company's problem(s) 
E) all of the above are systems analysis procedures 
A) Define the problem(s)in the current system 
B) Identify the company's goals 
C) Perform a systems survey to acquire information about the current system 
D) Generate possible solutions to solve the company's problem(s) 
E) all of the above are systems analysis procedures

Question 13

A "turnkey" computer system is a complete set of computer hardware and software that allows the user to avoid technical decisions and to begin operating quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In designing an AIS, system developers should design the outputs of the system first, not the inputs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In conducting a feasibility study, operational feasibility refers to whether:

Accepted Answer

A) A proposed system is attainable given the existing technology 
B) A manager can coordinate and control the activities of the systems department 
C) An adequate computer site exists for the proposed system 
D) The proposed system will produce economic benefits that exceed its costs 
E) The system can be used effectively within the operating environment of an organization 
A) A proposed system is attainable given the existing technology 
B) A manager can coordinate and control the activities of the systems department 
C) An adequate computer site exists for the proposed system 
D) The proposed system will produce economic benefits that exceed its costs 
E) The system can be used effectively within the operating environment of an organization

Question 16

One goal that outsourcing rarely achieves is saving money.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

After successfully implementing a new system, what activities should the implementation team normally perform in their follow-up work?

Accepted Answer

A) Evaluate the control procedures of the new system 
B) Determine if output schedules for reports are being met under the new system 
C) Observe some of the employees' work performances under the new system 
D) all of the above activities should normally be performed 
A) Evaluate the control procedures of the new system 
B) Determine if output schedules for reports are being met under the new system 
C) Observe some of the employees' work performances under the new system 
D) all of the above activities should normally be performed

Question 18

The "slack time" for a PERT activity represents the amount of time the activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a general objective when designing an AIS?

Accepted Answer

A) A system should provide information that is timely and relevant for decision making by management and operating personnel 
B) The output of a system should be highly accurate 
C) A system should have sufficient capacity to accommodate levels of normal activity; any additional capacity proves too costly in the long run 
D) A system should be as simple as permitted so that its structure and operation can be easily understood and its procedures easily accomplished 
E) A system should be flexible to accommodate changes of a reasonable magnitude when required 
A) A system should provide information that is timely and relevant for decision making by management and operating personnel 
B) The output of a system should be highly accurate 
C) A system should have sufficient capacity to accommodate levels of normal activity; any additional capacity proves too costly in the long run 
D) A system should be as simple as permitted so that its structure and operation can be easily understood and its procedures easily accomplished 
E) A system should be flexible to accommodate changes of a reasonable magnitude when required

Question 20

An advantage of prototyping is that models are usually developed without the aid of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"Schedule feasibility" is not important to a study team if a company already has an automated system.

The term "cost/benefit" is most closely associated with the economic feasibility of a proposed accounting information system.

The term "RFP" stands for "reference project."

Which of these is not a phase in the life cycle of an information system?

Gantt charts are the same as PERT charts.

Which of the following is an objective of a systems survey?

The acronym SDLC stands for

When developing the specifications for a new AIS, designers begin with outputs-not inputs or processing requirements.

In a PERT network diagram, the amount of delay time that can occur in a non-critical activity and still not delay the estimated completion time of a systems implementation project is called:

The tasks involved in "systems maintenance" are normally performed by external vendors, and rarely by a company's internal information systems department.

Employee behavioral problems are rarely important in systems analysis and design work because most systems are computer-based, not human-based.

Which of these is not a logical procedure that is followed in the systems analysis phase of a systems study?

A "turnkey" computer system is a complete set of computer hardware and software that allows the user to avoid technical decisions and to begin operating quickly.

In designing an AIS, system developers should design the outputs of the system first, not the inputs.

In conducting a feasibility study, operational feasibility refers to whether:

One goal that outsourcing rarely achieves is saving money.

After successfully implementing a new system, what activities should the implementation team normally perform in their follow-up work?

The "slack time" for a PERT activity represents the amount of time the activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project.

Which of the following is not a general objective when designing an AIS?

An advantage of prototyping is that models are usually developed without the aid of a computer.

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Accounting on the Internet

Information Technology and Aiss

Accounting and Data Analytics

Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software

Introduction to Internal Control Systems and Risk Management

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Cybercrime, Fraud, and Ethics

Information Technology Auditing

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Database Design

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Filters

Exam 13: Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

"Schedule feasibility" is not important to a study team if a company already has an automated system.

The term "cost/benefit" is most closely associated with the economic feasibility of a proposed accounting information system.

The term "RFP" stands for "reference project."

Which of these is not a phase in the life cycle of an information system?

Gantt charts are the same as PERT charts.

Which of the following is an objective of a systems survey?

The acronym SDLC stands for

When developing the specifications for a new AIS, designers begin with outputs-not inputs or processing requirements.

In a PERT network diagram, the amount of delay time that can occur in a non-critical activity and still not delay the estimated completion time of a systems implementation project is called:

The tasks involved in "systems maintenance" are normally performed by external vendors, and rarely by a company's internal information systems department.

Employee behavioral problems are rarely important in systems analysis and design work because most systems are computer-based, not human-based.

Which of these is not a logical procedure that is followed in the systems analysis phase of a systems study?

A "turnkey" computer system is a complete set of computer hardware and software that allows the user to avoid technical decisions and to begin operating quickly.

In designing an AIS, system developers should design the outputs of the system first, not the inputs.

In conducting a feasibility study, operational feasibility refers to whether:

One goal that outsourcing rarely achieves is saving money.

After successfully implementing a new system, what activities should the implementation team normally perform in their follow-up work?

The "slack time" for a PERT activity represents the amount of time the activity can be delayed without delaying the entire project.

Which of the following is not a general objective when designing an AIS?

An advantage of prototyping is that models are usually developed without the aid of a computer.

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Accounting on the Internet

Information Technology and Aiss

Accounting and Data Analytics

Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software

Introduction to Internal Control Systems and Risk Management

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Cybercrime, Fraud, and Ethics

Information Technology Auditing

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Database Design

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Filters