Question 1

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 C

Question 2

A tangible benefit can be measured and expressed in financial terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Describe a test of controls that would provide evidence that only authorized program maintenance is occurring.

Accepted Answer

reconcile program version numbers, confirm maintenance authorizations

Question 4

Which statement is not correct? The structured design approach

Accepted Answer

A)  is a top-down approach 
B)  is documented by data flow diagrams and structure diagrams 
C)  assembles reusable modules rather than creating systems from scratch 
D)  starts with an abstract description of the system and redefines it to produce a more detailed description of the system 
A)  is a top-down approach 
B)  is documented by data flow diagrams and structure diagrams 
C)  assembles reusable modules rather than creating systems from scratch 
D)  starts with an abstract description of the system and redefines it to produce a more detailed description of the system

Question 5

A commercial software system that is completely finished, tested, and ready for implementation is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  backbone system 
B)  vendor-supported system 
C)  benchmark system 
D)  turnkey system 
A)  backbone system 
B)  vendor-supported system 
C)  benchmark system 
D)  turnkey system

Question 6

Programs in their compiled state are very susceptible to the threat of unauthorized modification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Intangible benefits

Accepted Answer

A)  are easily measured 
B)  are of relatively little importance in making information system decisions 
C)  are sometimes estimated using customer satisfaction surveys 
D)  when measured, do not lend themselves to manipulation 
A)  are easily measured 
B)  are of relatively little importance in making information system decisions 
C)  are sometimes estimated using customer satisfaction surveys 
D)  when measured, do not lend themselves to manipulation

Question 8

Maintenance access to systems increases the risk that logic will be corrupted either by the accident or intent to defraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Question 10

Typical contents of a run manual include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  run schedule 
B)  logic flowchart 
C)  file requirements 
D)  explanation of error messages 
A)  run schedule 
B)  logic flowchart 
C)  file requirements 
D)  explanation of error messages

Question 11

Examples of one-time costs include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware acquisition 
B)  insurance 
C)  site preparation 
D)  programming 
A)  hardware acquisition 
B)  insurance 
C)  site preparation 
D)  programming

Question 12

The benefits of the object-oriented approach to systems design include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  this approach does not require input from accountants and auditors 
B)  development time is reduced 
C)  a standard module once tested does not have to be retested until changes are made 
D)  system maintenance activities are simplified 
A)  this approach does not require input from accountants and auditors 
B)  development time is reduced 
C)  a standard module once tested does not have to be retested until changes are made 
D)  system maintenance activities are simplified

Question 13

Which step is least likely to occur when choosing a commercial software package?

Accepted Answer

A)  a detailed review of the source code 
B)  contact with user groups 
C)  preparation of a request for proposal 
D)  comparison of the results of a benchmark problem 
A)  a detailed review of the source code 
B)  contact with user groups 
C)  preparation of a request for proposal 
D)  comparison of the results of a benchmark problem

Question 14

Which task is not essential during a data conversion procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  decomposing the system 
B)  validating the database 
C)  reconciliation of new and old databases 
D)  backing up the original files 
A)  decomposing the system 
B)  validating the database 
C)  reconciliation of new and old databases 
D)  backing up the original files

Question 15

When developing the conceptual design of a system,

Accepted Answer

A)  all similarities and differences between competing systems are highlighted 
B)  structure diagrams are commonly used 
C)  the format for input screens and source documents is decided 
D)  inputs, processes, and outputs that distinguish one alternative from another are identified 
A)  all similarities and differences between competing systems are highlighted 
B)  structure diagrams are commonly used 
C)  the format for input screens and source documents is decided 
D)  inputs, processes, and outputs that distinguish one alternative from another are identified

Question 16

Contrast the source program library (SPL) management system to the database management system (DBMS).

Accepted Answer

The SPL software man

Question 17

A cost-benefit analysis is a part of the detailed

Accepted Answer

A)  operational feasibility study 
B)  schedule feasibility study 
C)  legal feasibility study 
D)  economic feasibility study 
A)  operational feasibility study 
B)  schedule feasibility study 
C)  legal feasibility study 
D)  economic feasibility study

Question 18

The detailed design report contains all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  input screen formats 
B)  alternative conceptual designs 
C)  report layouts 
D)  process logic 
A)  input screen formats 
B)  alternative conceptual designs 
C)  report layouts 
D)  process logic

Question 19

Strategic systems planning is important because the plan

Accepted Answer

A)  provides authorization control for the Systems Development Life Cycle 
B)  will eliminate any crisis component in systems development 
C)  provides a static goal to be attained within a five-year period 
D)  all of the above 
A)  provides authorization control for the Systems Development Life Cycle 
B)  will eliminate any crisis component in systems development 
C)  provides a static goal to be attained within a five-year period 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Define the feasibility measures that should be considered during project analysis and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Technical feasibility is an assessment a

An example of an intangible benefit is

A tangible benefit can be measured and expressed in financial terms.

Describe a test of controls that would provide evidence that only authorized program maintenance is occurring.

Which statement is not correct? The structured design approach

A commercial software system that is completely finished, tested, and ready for implementation is called a

Programs in their compiled state are very susceptible to the threat of unauthorized modification.

Intangible benefits

Maintenance access to systems increases the risk that logic will be corrupted either by the accident or intent to defraud.

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.

Typical contents of a run manual include all of the following except

Examples of one-time costs include all of the following except

The benefits of the object-oriented approach to systems design include all of the following except

Which step is least likely to occur when choosing a commercial software package?

Which task is not essential during a data conversion procedure?

When developing the conceptual design of a system,

Contrast the source program library (SPL) management system to the database management system (DBMS).

A cost-benefit analysis is a part of the detailed

The detailed design report contains all of the following except

Strategic systems planning is important because the plan

Define the feasibility measures that should be considered during project analysis and give an example of each.

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

Auditing Operating Systems and Networks

Auditing Database Systems

Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems Overview

Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and Caatts for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

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Exam 5: Systems Development and Program Change Activities

An example of an intangible benefit is

A tangible benefit can be measured and expressed in financial terms.

Describe a test of controls that would provide evidence that only authorized program maintenance is occurring.

Which statement is not correct? The structured design approach

A commercial software system that is completely finished, tested, and ready for implementation is called a

Programs in their compiled state are very susceptible to the threat of unauthorized modification.

Intangible benefits

Maintenance access to systems increases the risk that logic will be corrupted either by the accident or intent to defraud.

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.

Typical contents of a run manual include all of the following except

Examples of one-time costs include all of the following except

The benefits of the object-oriented approach to systems design include all of the following except

Which step is least likely to occur when choosing a commercial software package?

Which task is not essential during a data conversion procedure?

When developing the conceptual design of a system,

Contrast the source program library (SPL) management system to the database management system (DBMS).

A cost-benefit analysis is a part of the detailed

The detailed design report contains all of the following except

Strategic systems planning is important because the plan

Define the feasibility measures that should be considered during project analysis and give an example of each.

Auditing and Internal Control

Auditing IT Governance Controls

Auditing Operating Systems and Networks

Auditing Database Systems

Transaction Processing and Financial Reporting Systems Overview

Computer Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques

Data Structures and Caatts for Data Extraction

Auditing the Revenue Cycle

Auditing the Expenditure Cycle

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Business Ethics, Fraud, and Fraud Detection

Filters