Question 1

Contrast reactive and proactive management styles.

Accepted Answer

Reactive management responds to problems

Question 2

All of the following are reasons why new systems fail except

Accepted Answer

A)  the user is not involved in the development of the system 
B)  system requirements are not clearly specified 
C)  systems analysts rely on prototyping models 
D)  system development techniques are ineffective 
A)  the user is not involved in the development of the system 
B)  system requirements are not clearly specified 
C)  systems analysts rely on prototyping models 
D)  system development techniques are ineffective

Question 3

Classify each of the following as either a one-time or recurring costs:
training personnel
initial programming and testing
system design-one
hardware costs
software maintenance costs
site preparation
rent for facilities
data conversion from old system to new system
insurance costs
installation of original equipment
hardware upgrades

Accepted Answer

training personnel-one-time
initial prog

Question 4

What is the balanced scorecard?

Accepted Answer

The balanced scorecard is a management s

Question 5

Which step is not used to evaluate a systems proposal? An analysis of the project's

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility factors 
B)  ability to eliminate nonessential activities and costs 
C)  ability to provide a competitive advantage to the firm 
D)  use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CAS
E)  tools in developing the system proposal 
A)  feasibility factors 
B)  ability to eliminate nonessential activities and costs 
C)  ability to provide a competitive advantage to the firm 
D)  use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CAS
E)  tools in developing the system proposal

Question 6

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis,design costs incurred in the systems planning,systems analysis and conceptual design phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are relevant costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first step in the SDLC is to develop a systems strategy

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain the five stages of the systems development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

The first step in the SDLC is to develop

Question 9

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,personnel costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which technique is least likely to be used to quantify intangible benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)  opinion surveys 
B)  simulation models 
C)  professional judgment 
D)  review of accounting transaction data 
A)  opinion surveys 
B)  simulation models 
C)  professional judgment 
D)  review of accounting transaction data

Question 11

Distinguish between escapable and inescapable costs.Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Escapable costs are directly related to

Question 12

What are two purposes of the systems project proposal?

Accepted Answer

First,it summarizes the findings of the

Question 13

An example of an intangible benefit is

Accepted Answer

A)  expansion into other markets 
B)  reduction in supplies and overhead 
C)  more efficient operations 
D)  reduced equipment maintenance 
A)  expansion into other markets 
B)  reduction in supplies and overhead 
C)  more efficient operations 
D)  reduced equipment maintenance

Question 14

The systems steering committee is responsible for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning priorities 
B)  determining whether and when to terminate systems projects 
C)  analyzing the technical feasibility of the project 
D)  budgeting funds for systems development 
A)  assigning priorities 
B)  determining whether and when to terminate systems projects 
C)  analyzing the technical feasibility of the project 
D)  budgeting funds for systems development

Question 15

A tangible benefit

Accepted Answer

A)  can be measured and expressed in financial terms 
B)  might increase revenues 
C)  might decrease costs 
D)  all of the above 
A)  can be measured and expressed in financial terms 
B)  might increase revenues 
C)  might decrease costs 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

Explain why accountants are interested in the legal feasibility of a new systems project.

Accepted Answer

Legal feasibility identifies conflicts b

Question 17

Typically a systems analysis

Accepted Answer

A)  results in a formal project schedule 
B)  does not include a review of the current system 
C)  identifies user needs and specifies system requirements 
D)  is performed by the internal auditor 
A)  results in a formal project schedule 
B)  does not include a review of the current system 
C)  identifies user needs and specifies system requirements 
D)  is performed by the internal auditor

Question 18

Contrast the feasibility study performed in the systems analysis phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)with the study performed in the systems selection phase of the SDLC.

Accepted Answer

A preliminary feasibility study for the

Question 19

Legal feasibility identifies conflicts between the proposed system and the company's ability to discharge its legal responsibilities

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When determining the operational feasibility of a new system,the expected ease of transition from the old system to the new system should be considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Contrast reactive and proactive management styles.

All of the following are reasons why new systems fail except

What is the balanced scorecard?

Which step is not used to evaluate a systems proposal? An analysis of the project's

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis,design costs incurred in the systems planning,systems analysis and conceptual design phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are relevant costs.

The first step in the SDLC is to develop a systems strategy

Explain the five stages of the systems development life cycle?

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,personnel costs.

Which technique is least likely to be used to quantify intangible benefits?

Distinguish between escapable and inescapable costs.Give an example.

What are two purposes of the systems project proposal?

An example of an intangible benefit is

The systems steering committee is responsible for all of the following except

A tangible benefit

Explain why accountants are interested in the legal feasibility of a new systems project.

Typically a systems analysis

Contrast the feasibility study performed in the systems analysis phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)with the study performed in the systems selection phase of the SDLC.

Legal feasibility identifies conflicts between the proposed system and the company's ability to discharge its legal responsibilities

When determining the operational feasibility of a new system,the expected ease of transition from the old system to the new system should be considered.

The Information System: An Accountant’s Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics, Fraud, and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

General Ledger, Financial Reporting, and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The REA Approach to Business Process Modeling

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Construct, Deliver, and Maintain Systems Projects

IT Controls : Sarbanes-Oxley and IT Governance

IT Controls : Security and Access

IT Controls : Systems Development Program Changes and Application Controls

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Exam 13: Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle

Contrast reactive and proactive management styles.

All of the following are reasons why new systems fail except

What is the balanced scorecard?

Which step is not used to evaluate a systems proposal? An analysis of the project's

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis,design costs incurred in the systems planning,systems analysis and conceptual design phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle are relevant costs.

The first step in the SDLC is to develop a systems strategy

Explain the five stages of the systems development life cycle?

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,personnel costs.

Which technique is least likely to be used to quantify intangible benefits?

Distinguish between escapable and inescapable costs.Give an example.

What are two purposes of the systems project proposal?

An example of an intangible benefit is

The systems steering committee is responsible for all of the following except

A tangible benefit

Explain why accountants are interested in the legal feasibility of a new systems project.

Typically a systems analysis

Contrast the feasibility study performed in the systems analysis phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)with the study performed in the systems selection phase of the SDLC.

Legal feasibility identifies conflicts between the proposed system and the company's ability to discharge its legal responsibilities

When determining the operational feasibility of a new system,the expected ease of transition from the old system to the new system should be considered.

The Information System: An Accountant’s Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics, Fraud, and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

General Ledger, Financial Reporting, and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The REA Approach to Business Process Modeling

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Construct, Deliver, and Maintain Systems Projects

IT Controls : Sarbanes-Oxley and IT Governance

IT Controls : Security and Access

IT Controls : Systems Development Program Changes and Application Controls

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