Question 1

Which of these acronyms is not normally associated with the systems studies?

Accepted Answer

A) SDLC 
B) RFP 
C) PERT 
D) SOX 
A) SDLC 
B) RFP 
C) PERT 
D) SOX

Question 2

The purpose of PERT is to coordinate the activities in a project, such as a systems implementation project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Controls are rarely established during the implementation of a new computer system-this must wait for the first audit of the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One mistake that a study team can make when performing a systems analysis is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Perform a preliminary investigation first 
B) Have employees participate in the systems study work 
C) Utilize a "systems approach" in performing the systems study 
D) Ignore the strong points of the present system 
A) Perform a preliminary investigation first 
B) Have employees participate in the systems study work 
C) Utilize a "systems approach" in performing the systems study 
D) Ignore the strong points of the present system

Question 5

When a waitress delivers food late to a customer because the kitchen is backed up, the "late food" is an example of a symptom while the "kitchen being backed up" is the real cause of the problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When comparing computer vendor proposals, the reputations of these vendors should also be evaluated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Accountants need not bother with systems studies-they are mostly performed by IT specialists 
B) System studies enable bright accountants to express ideas for improving a system 
C) Systems studies rarely involve accounting information systems 
D) all of these are true 
A) Accountants need not bother with systems studies-they are mostly performed by IT specialists 
B) System studies enable bright accountants to express ideas for improving a system 
C) Systems studies rarely involve accounting information systems 
D) all of these are true

Question 8

All of the following are things that might go wrong when implementing a new system except:

Accepted Answer

A) An untested system is installed anyway 
B) Complete documentation is lacking 
C) Not enough resources are allocated for subsequent maintenance 
D) all of these are common missteps in systems implementation 
A) An untested system is installed anyway 
B) Complete documentation is lacking 
C) Not enough resources are allocated for subsequent maintenance 
D) all of these are common missteps in systems implementation

Question 9

A PERT network diagram reflects the logical sequence of systems implementation activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An example of "legal feasibility" is whether or not a proposed computer system can comply with state and federal statutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The information needs of top managers tend to be the most detailed, and focus on short range planning and budgeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

As part of the systems follow?up work, an implementation team can watch employees perform their work activities to ascertain whether the employees are executing their assigned job functions correctly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Outsourcing can help a company avoid seasonal fluctuations in its business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An alternative to developing its own AIS, an organization might consider outsourcing the processing to an external company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Top management involvement is critical to the success of a systems study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Within the context of systems design, an example of a "demand report" is one that shows anticipated demand for a new product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of these are examples of typical costs that a company will usually incur when switching to a new computer system except the costs of:

Accepted Answer

A) New computer hardware and software 
B) Hiring additional employees 
C) Operating the new system 
D) Site preparation 
E) Lost customers 
A) New computer hardware and software 
B) Hiring additional employees 
C) Operating the new system 
D) Site preparation 
E) Lost customers

Question 18

Which of these is most likely to be the first task in a systems study?

Accepted Answer

A) Systems analysis 
B) Systems design 
C) Preliminary investigation 
D) any of these are possible-it depends upon the system under study 
A) Systems analysis 
B) Systems design 
C) Preliminary investigation 
D) any of these are possible-it depends upon the system under study

Question 19

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:

Accepted Answer

A) The organization of the IT department 
B) The ability of the systems programmers to write appropriate software 
C) The selection of the most advanced computer equipment 
D) Giving the systems people a free hand in all changes 
E) The participation of top management in the planning process 
A) The organization of the IT department 
B) The ability of the systems programmers to write appropriate software 
C) The selection of the most advanced computer equipment 
D) Giving the systems people a free hand in all changes 
E) The participation of top management in the planning process

Question 20

"Economic feasibility" refers to whether a company can afford a proposed system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these acronyms is not normally associated with the systems studies?

The purpose of PERT is to coordinate the activities in a project, such as a systems implementation project.

Controls are rarely established during the implementation of a new computer system-this must wait for the first audit of the system.

One mistake that a study team can make when performing a systems analysis is to:

When a waitress delivers food late to a customer because the kitchen is backed up, the "late food" is an example of a symptom while the "kitchen being backed up" is the real cause of the problem.

When comparing computer vendor proposals, the reputations of these vendors should also be evaluated.

Which of these statements is true?

All of the following are things that might go wrong when implementing a new system except:

A PERT network diagram reflects the logical sequence of systems implementation activities.

An example of "legal feasibility" is whether or not a proposed computer system can comply with state and federal statutes.

The information needs of top managers tend to be the most detailed, and focus on short range planning and budgeting.

As part of the systems follow?up work, an implementation team can watch employees perform their work activities to ascertain whether the employees are executing their assigned job functions correctly.

Outsourcing can help a company avoid seasonal fluctuations in its business.

An alternative to developing its own AIS, an organization might consider outsourcing the processing to an external company.

Top management involvement is critical to the success of a systems study.

Within the context of systems design, an example of a "demand report" is one that shows anticipated demand for a new product.

All of these are examples of typical costs that a company will usually incur when switching to a new computer system except the costs of:

Which of these is most likely to be the first task in a systems study?

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:

"Economic feasibility" refers to whether a company can afford a proposed system.

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

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Exam 13: Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Which of these acronyms is not normally associated with the systems studies?

The purpose of PERT is to coordinate the activities in a project, such as a systems implementation project.

Controls are rarely established during the implementation of a new computer system-this must wait for the first audit of the system.

One mistake that a study team can make when performing a systems analysis is to:

When a waitress delivers food late to a customer because the kitchen is backed up, the "late food" is an example of a symptom while the "kitchen being backed up" is the real cause of the problem.

When comparing computer vendor proposals, the reputations of these vendors should also be evaluated.

Which of these statements is true?

All of the following are things that might go wrong when implementing a new system except:

A PERT network diagram reflects the logical sequence of systems implementation activities.

An example of "legal feasibility" is whether or not a proposed computer system can comply with state and federal statutes.

The information needs of top managers tend to be the most detailed, and focus on short range planning and budgeting.

As part of the systems follow?up work, an implementation team can watch employees perform their work activities to ascertain whether the employees are executing their assigned job functions correctly.

Outsourcing can help a company avoid seasonal fluctuations in its business.

An alternative to developing its own AIS, an organization might consider outsourcing the processing to an external company.

Top management involvement is critical to the success of a systems study.

Within the context of systems design, an example of a "demand report" is one that shows anticipated demand for a new product.

All of these are examples of typical costs that a company will usually incur when switching to a new computer system except the costs of:

Which of these is most likely to be the first task in a systems study?

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:

"Economic feasibility" refers to whether a company can afford a proposed system.

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