Question 1

Systems operation includes the post-implementation review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A(n) ______________________________ cost is one that can be reasonably quantified, such as software purchase and insurance.

Accepted Answer

Tangible

Question 3

Conversion to new computer programs must be undertaken using contingency plans to ensure that only authorized, tested, and approved versions of the programs are promoted to production status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

As a user, the accountant might initiate the AIS acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a task of systems implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  complete the design contained in the approved systems design document 
B)  write, test, and document the programs and procedures required by the approved systems design document 
C)  complete the preparation of user manuals 
D)  determine, by thoroughly testing the system with programmers, that the system satisfies the programmer's requirements 
A)  complete the design contained in the approved systems design document 
B)  write, test, and document the programs and procedures required by the approved systems design document 
C)  complete the preparation of user manuals 
D)  determine, by thoroughly testing the system with programmers, that the system satisfies the programmer's requirements

Question 6

The type of maintenance that is conducted to improve the performance of an application is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  preventive 
B)  perfective 
C)  adaptive 
D)  corrective 
A)  preventive 
B)  perfective 
C)  adaptive 
D)  corrective

Question 7

The logical specification, physical requirements, and budget and schedule are all part of the systems analysis deliverable called an approved systems analysis document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits CPA firms from serving as system consultants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which development phase has the purpose of developing specifications for the new or revised system?

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  operation 
A)  analysis 
B)  design 
C)  implementation 
D)  operation

Question 10

A(n) ______________________________ cost is one that is directly attributable to the system or the system change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______________________________ cost is one that is...

Question 11

The project completion report will include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  summary of requirements satisfied by the new system 
B)  request for proposals 
C)  estimated and actual duration of each development stage 
D)  system documentation 
A)  summary of requirements satisfied by the new system 
B)  request for proposals 
C)  estimated and actual duration of each development stage 
D)  system documentation

Question 12

The first analysis deliverable, the logical specification, is used in systems selection to choose the appropriate software to be acquired from external sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As a(n) ______________________________, the accountant could be the person who initiates the AIS acquisition cycle because (s)he will be in a prime position to recognize deficiencies and incompatibilities related to the existing AIS.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a(n) ______________________________, the accountant could be...

Question 14

Which of the following is a cost that cannot be reasonably quantified?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonrecurring cost 
B)  recurring cost 
C)  tangible cost 
D)  intangible cost 
A)  nonrecurring cost 
B)  recurring cost 
C)  tangible cost 
D)  intangible cost

Question 15

As an analyst, the accountant could be involved in change management issues and/or technical aspects of converting data, software, and hardware from the old to the new AIS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) ______________________________ is a representative user workload, processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration, to obtain comparative throughput measures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______________________________ is a representative user workload,...

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of internal hardware sources?

Accepted Answer

A)  costs are mainly fixed 
B)  management and staff are provided 
C)  additional capacity may be available 
D)  costs are mostly variable 
A)  costs are mainly fixed 
B)  management and staff are provided 
C)  additional capacity may be available 
D)  costs are mostly variable

Question 18

Indirect benefits are not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

______________________________ benefits are those that can be reasonably quantified, such as reduced equipment costs and increased revenues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ benefits are those that can be...

Question 20

Which of the following issues is not a task of systems selection?

Accepted Answer

A)  determine what software design will implement the logical specification 
B)  choose acquisition financing methods 
C)  determine appropriate acquisition ancillaries 
D)  develop an implementation plan 
A)  determine what software design will implement the logical specification 
B)  choose acquisition financing methods 
C)  determine appropriate acquisition ancillaries 
D)  develop an implementation plan

Systems operation includes the post-implementation review.

A(n) ______________________________ cost is one that can be reasonably quantified, such as software purchase and insurance.

Conversion to new computer programs must be undertaken using contingency plans to ensure that only authorized, tested, and approved versions of the programs are promoted to production status.

As a user, the accountant might initiate the AIS acquisition.

Which of the following is not a task of systems implementation?

The type of maintenance that is conducted to improve the performance of an application is referred to as:

The logical specification, physical requirements, and budget and schedule are all part of the systems analysis deliverable called an approved systems analysis document.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits CPA firms from serving as system consultants.

Which development phase has the purpose of developing specifications for the new or revised system?

A(n) ______________________________ cost is one that is directly attributable to the system or the system change.

The project completion report will include all of the following except:

The first analysis deliverable, the logical specification, is used in systems selection to choose the appropriate software to be acquired from external sources.

As a(n) ______________________________, the accountant could be the person who initiates the AIS acquisition cycle because (s)he will be in a prime position to recognize deficiencies and incompatibilities related to the existing AIS.

Which of the following is a cost that cannot be reasonably quantified?

As an analyst, the accountant could be involved in change management issues and/or technical aspects of converting data, software, and hardware from the old to the new AIS.

A(n) ______________________________ is a representative user workload, processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration, to obtain comparative throughput measures.

Which of the following is a characteristic of internal hardware sources?

Indirect benefits are not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

______________________________ benefits are those that can be reasonably quantified, such as reduced equipment costs and increased revenues.

Which of the following issues is not a task of systems selection?

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Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oes Process

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcr Process

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcd Process

The Human Resources Process HR Management and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

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Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

Systems operation includes the post-implementation review.

A(n) ______________________________ cost is one that can be reasonably quantified, such as software purchase and insurance.

Conversion to new computer programs must be undertaken using contingency plans to ensure that only authorized, tested, and approved versions of the programs are promoted to production status.

As a user, the accountant might initiate the AIS acquisition.

Which of the following is not a task of systems implementation?

The type of maintenance that is conducted to improve the performance of an application is referred to as:

The logical specification, physical requirements, and budget and schedule are all part of the systems analysis deliverable called an approved systems analysis document.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act prohibits CPA firms from serving as system consultants.

Which development phase has the purpose of developing specifications for the new or revised system?

A(n) ______________________________ cost is one that is directly attributable to the system or the system change.

The project completion report will include all of the following except:

The first analysis deliverable, the logical specification, is used in systems selection to choose the appropriate software to be acquired from external sources.

As a(n) ______________________________, the accountant could be the person who initiates the AIS acquisition cycle because (s)he will be in a prime position to recognize deficiencies and incompatibilities related to the existing AIS.

Which of the following is a cost that cannot be reasonably quantified?

As an analyst, the accountant could be involved in change management issues and/or technical aspects of converting data, software, and hardware from the old to the new AIS.

A(n) ______________________________ is a representative user workload, processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration, to obtain comparative throughput measures.

Which of the following is a characteristic of internal hardware sources?

Indirect benefits are not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

______________________________ benefits are those that can be reasonably quantified, such as reduced equipment costs and increased revenues.

Which of the following issues is not a task of systems selection?

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business Systems

Documenting Information Systems

Database Management Systems

Relational Databases and SQL

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oes Process

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcr Process

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcd Process

The Human Resources Process HR Management and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

The General Ledger and Business Reporting GLBR Process

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