Question 1

The final step in the in the implementation process is to write:

Accepted Answer

A)  the approved configuration plan 
B)  the project completion report 
C)  the post-implementation review report 
D)  the user manual(s) 
A)  the approved configuration plan 
B)  the project completion report 
C)  the post-implementation review report 
D)  the user manual(s)

Question 2

A tangible cost is one that can be reasonably quantified, such as software purchase and insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A feasibility study is conducted to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  if funds are available for the proposed project 
B)  the scope of the problem 
C)  user requirements for the proposed system 
D)  if outsourcing might solve this problem 
A)  if funds are available for the proposed project 
B)  the scope of the problem 
C)  user requirements for the proposed system 
D)  if outsourcing might solve this problem

Question 4

The ______________________________ analysis or study is performed before an effectiveness analysis because the data are relatively easy to obtain and are more objective than the data on effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ analysis or study is performed...

Question 5

The cost/effectiveness study attempts to answer the questions, "which alternative accomplishes the user's goals for the least cost (or greatest benefit)?" and "which alternative best accomplishes the user's goals for the system being developed?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Systems maintenance is a set of procedures performed to complete the design contained in the approved systems design document and to test, install, and begin to use the new/revised information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a Web-based model of software distribution where multiple users may simultaneously use the software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The acceptance test is a user-directed test of the complete system in a test environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A detailed vendor comparison would normally include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  documentation volume 
B)  cost of typical configuration 
C)  maximum number of workstations 
D)  benchmark results 
A)  documentation volume 
B)  cost of typical configuration 
C)  maximum number of workstations 
D)  benchmark results

Question 10

An intangible cost is one that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as productivity losses caused by low employee morale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following triggers the systems selection process?

Accepted Answer

A)  logical specification 
B)  physical requirements 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  logical specification 
B)  physical requirements 
C)  both a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 12

The accountant as an implementer can become involved with systems survey and needs analysis tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not a task required to complete structured systems analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  develop the physical requirements for the selected design 
B)  develop the budget for the next two system development phases 
C)  develop logical specifications for the selected design 
D)  develop the system survey 
A)  develop the physical requirements for the selected design 
B)  develop the budget for the next two system development phases 
C)  develop logical specifications for the selected design 
D)  develop the system survey

Question 14

In which role might the accountant help meet the organization's AIS needs by selecting the final system for purchase?

Accepted Answer

A)  consultant 
B)  internal auditor 
C)  external auditor 
D)  none of the above 
A)  consultant 
B)  internal auditor 
C)  external auditor 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

Reduced salaries and wages that will result from a systems change are an example of a(n) ____ benefit.

Accepted Answer

A)  direct 
B)  indirect 
C)  intangible 
D)  nonrecurring 
A)  direct 
B)  indirect 
C)  intangible 
D)  nonrecurring

Question 16

In structured systems analysis, the analysis preferably should start with analysis and documentation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the current physical system 
B)  the current logical system 
C)  the future logical system 
D)  the future physical system 
A)  the current physical system 
B)  the current logical system 
C)  the future logical system 
D)  the future physical system

Question 17

The following picture from the text illustrates the ____ approach to systems implementation:

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  direct 
C)  modular 
D)  indirect 
A)  parallel 
B)  direct 
C)  modular 
D)  indirect

Question 18

Corrective maintenance is conducted to improve the performance of an application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The primary tasks of systems operation are to conduct post-implementation review and perform systems maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

______________________________ is the modification of existing applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ is the modification of existing applications....

The final step in the in the implementation process is to write:

A tangible cost is one that can be reasonably quantified, such as software purchase and insurance.

A feasibility study is conducted to determine:

The ______________________________ analysis or study is performed before an effectiveness analysis because the data are relatively easy to obtain and are more objective than the data on effectiveness.

The cost/effectiveness study attempts to answer the questions, "which alternative accomplishes the user's goals for the least cost (or greatest benefit)?" and "which alternative best accomplishes the user's goals for the system being developed?"

Systems maintenance is a set of procedures performed to complete the design contained in the approved systems design document and to test, install, and begin to use the new/revised information system.

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a Web-based model of software distribution where multiple users may simultaneously use the software.

The acceptance test is a user-directed test of the complete system in a test environment.

A detailed vendor comparison would normally include all of the following except:

An intangible cost is one that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as productivity losses caused by low employee morale.

Which of the following triggers the systems selection process?

The accountant as an implementer can become involved with systems survey and needs analysis tasks.

Which of the following is not a task required to complete structured systems analysis?

In which role might the accountant help meet the organization's AIS needs by selecting the final system for purchase?

Reduced salaries and wages that will result from a systems change are an example of a(n) ____ benefit.

In structured systems analysis, the analysis preferably should start with analysis and documentation of:

The following picture from the text illustrates the ____ approach to systems implementation:

Corrective maintenance is conducted to improve the performance of an application.

The primary tasks of systems operation are to conduct post-implementation review and perform systems maintenance.

______________________________ is the modification of existing applications.

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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Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

The final step in the in the implementation process is to write:

A tangible cost is one that can be reasonably quantified, such as software purchase and insurance.

A feasibility study is conducted to determine:

The ______________________________ analysis or study is performed before an effectiveness analysis because the data are relatively easy to obtain and are more objective than the data on effectiveness.

The cost/effectiveness study attempts to answer the questions, "which alternative accomplishes the user's goals for the least cost (or greatest benefit)?" and "which alternative best accomplishes the user's goals for the system being developed?"

Systems maintenance is a set of procedures performed to complete the design contained in the approved systems design document and to test, install, and begin to use the new/revised information system.

Software as a Service (SaaS) is a Web-based model of software distribution where multiple users may simultaneously use the software.

The acceptance test is a user-directed test of the complete system in a test environment.

A detailed vendor comparison would normally include all of the following except:

An intangible cost is one that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as productivity losses caused by low employee morale.

Which of the following triggers the systems selection process?

The accountant as an implementer can become involved with systems survey and needs analysis tasks.

Which of the following is not a task required to complete structured systems analysis?

In which role might the accountant help meet the organization's AIS needs by selecting the final system for purchase?

Reduced salaries and wages that will result from a systems change are an example of a(n) ____ benefit.

In structured systems analysis, the analysis preferably should start with analysis and documentation of:

The following picture from the text illustrates the ____ approach to systems implementation:

Corrective maintenance is conducted to improve the performance of an application.

The primary tasks of systems operation are to conduct post-implementation review and perform systems maintenance.

______________________________ is the modification of existing applications.

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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