Question 1

The design of interfaces involves how data from the existing system are mapped into the new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The external auditor may perform an independent review to assess if and how internal controls have been impacted by the AIS development/acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The ______________________________ verifies the new system against the original specifications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ verifies the new system against...

Question 4

A user-directed test of the complete system in a test environment is called a(n) ______________________________ test.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A user-directed test of the complete system...

Question 5

A computer system's ______________________________ is the quantity of work performed in a period of time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer system's ______________________________ is the quantity...

Question 6

All of the following would be tasks of post-implementation review except:

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure a correct conversion by planning, controlling, and conducting an orderly installation of the new system 
B)  determine if the user is satisfied with the new system 
C)  identify how well the system's performance corresponds to the performance requirements 
D)  evaluate the quality of the new system's documentation 
A)  ensure a correct conversion by planning, controlling, and conducting an orderly installation of the new system 
B)  determine if the user is satisfied with the new system 
C)  identify how well the system's performance corresponds to the performance requirements 
D)  evaluate the quality of the new system's documentation

Question 7

As data from the existing system are mapped into the new system, exception-reporting situations must be devised to ensure that the data are converted accurately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the parallel approach to systems implementation, both the new and old systems operate together for a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The purpose of AIS implementation is to begin using the new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Of the three approaches to systems implementation presented in the text, the ______________________________ approach is the riskiest.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the three approaches to systems implementation...

Question 11

The approved systems design document is used by programmers, the personnel department, and information systems personnel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding SDLC methodology is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Following this type of methodology should ensure that development efforts are efficient and consistently lead to information systems that meet organizational needs. 
B)  These guidelines are appropriate only when an organization is going to acquire an AIS, not when they plan to develop it in-house. 
C)  Users, manages, and auditors provide approvals called signoffs. 
D)  Specific reports and other documentation, called deliverables, must be produced periodically during systems development. 
A)  Following this type of methodology should ensure that development efforts are efficient and consistently lead to information systems that meet organizational needs. 
B)  These guidelines are appropriate only when an organization is going to acquire an AIS, not when they plan to develop it in-house. 
C)  Users, manages, and auditors provide approvals called signoffs. 
D)  Specific reports and other documentation, called deliverables, must be produced periodically during systems development.

Question 13

An organization might request bids for computer resources from only one vendor for all of the following reasons except:

Accepted Answer

A)  to reduce training cost by staying with its present vendor 
B)  to satisfy a specialized need 
C)  to improve its bargaining position by maintaining a competitive selection posture 
D)  to minimize conversion cost by staying with its present vendor 
A)  to reduce training cost by staying with its present vendor 
B)  to satisfy a specialized need 
C)  to improve its bargaining position by maintaining a competitive selection posture 
D)  to minimize conversion cost by staying with its present vendor

Question 14

Making program changes, correcting errors in the programs, and adding enhancements to the programs is called systems development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following includes activities for the successful switch from the old to the new AIS?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

In particular, intricate knowledge of accounting and information technology helps the accountant be successful in the role of ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In particular, intricate knowledge of accounting and...

Question 17

Enterprise systems are often implemented using the direct approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following would be the likely trigger for the structured systems analysis step of systems development?

Accepted Answer

A)  a request for proposal (RFP) 
B)  the logical specifications 
C)  an approved feasibility document 
D)  the physical requirements 
A)  a request for proposal (RFP) 
B)  the logical specifications 
C)  an approved feasibility document 
D)  the physical requirements

Question 19

The modular approach forces the users to learn the new system because they do not have the old system to fall back on.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The internal auditor may review AIS development/acquisition projects to ensure that the process has been efficient and effective and that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems development/acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The design of interfaces involves how data from the existing system are mapped into the new system.

The external auditor may perform an independent review to assess if and how internal controls have been impacted by the AIS development/acquisition.

The ______________________________ verifies the new system against the original specifications.

A user-directed test of the complete system in a test environment is called a(n) ______________________________ test.

A computer system's ______________________________ is the quantity of work performed in a period of time.

All of the following would be tasks of post-implementation review except:

As data from the existing system are mapped into the new system, exception-reporting situations must be devised to ensure that the data are converted accurately.

In the parallel approach to systems implementation, both the new and old systems operate together for a period of time.

The purpose of AIS implementation is to begin using the new system.

Of the three approaches to systems implementation presented in the text, the ______________________________ approach is the riskiest.

The approved systems design document is used by programmers, the personnel department, and information systems personnel.

Which of the following statements regarding SDLC methodology is false?

An organization might request bids for computer resources from only one vendor for all of the following reasons except:

Making program changes, correcting errors in the programs, and adding enhancements to the programs is called systems development.

Which of the following includes activities for the successful switch from the old to the new AIS?

In particular, intricate knowledge of accounting and information technology helps the accountant be successful in the role of ______________________________.

Enterprise systems are often implemented using the direct approach.

Which of the following would be the likely trigger for the structured systems analysis step of systems development?

The modular approach forces the users to learn the new system because they do not have the old system to fall back on.

The internal auditor may review AIS development/acquisition projects to ensure that the process has been efficient and effective and that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems development/acquisition.

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 design of interfaces involves how data from the existing system are mapped into the new system.

The external auditor may perform an independent review to assess if and how internal controls have been impacted by the AIS development/acquisition.

The ______________________________ verifies the new system against the original specifications.

A user-directed test of the complete system in a test environment is called a(n) ______________________________ test.

A computer system's ______________________________ is the quantity of work performed in a period of time.

All of the following would be tasks of post-implementation review except:

As data from the existing system are mapped into the new system, exception-reporting situations must be devised to ensure that the data are converted accurately.

In the parallel approach to systems implementation, both the new and old systems operate together for a period of time.

The purpose of AIS implementation is to begin using the new system.

Of the three approaches to systems implementation presented in the text, the ______________________________ approach is the riskiest.

The approved systems design document is used by programmers, the personnel department, and information systems personnel.

Which of the following statements regarding SDLC methodology is false?

An organization might request bids for computer resources from only one vendor for all of the following reasons except:

Making program changes, correcting errors in the programs, and adding enhancements to the programs is called systems development.

Which of the following includes activities for the successful switch from the old to the new AIS?

In particular, intricate knowledge of accounting and information technology helps the accountant be successful in the role of ______________________________.

Enterprise systems are often implemented using the direct approach.

Which of the following would be the likely trigger for the structured systems analysis step of systems development?

The modular approach forces the users to learn the new system because they do not have the old system to fall back on.

The internal auditor may review AIS development/acquisition projects to ensure that the process has been efficient and effective and that the acquisition team has followed the organization's standard procedures for systems development/acquisition.

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

Filters