Question 1

As presented in this text, systems operation comprises two steps--namely, ____ and ____.

Accepted Answer

A) systems implementation, systems maintenance 
B) systems maintenance, post-implementation review 
C) systems implementation, post-implementation review 
D) systems design, systems implementation 
A) systems implementation, systems maintenance 
B) systems maintenance, post-implementation review 
C) systems implementation, post-implementation review 
D) systems design, systems implementation

Question 2

____________________ costs are associate with but not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ costs are associate with but not...

Question 3

Which of the following statements related to implementation approaches is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The parallel system significantly decreases employee's work load during the conversion period. 
B) The parallel system terminates the operation of the old system and then compares the outputs of the two systems 
C) The modular approach can only be combined with the direct approach. 
D) The direct approach is the riskiest of the three approaches 
A) The parallel system significantly decreases employee's work load during the conversion period. 
B) The parallel system terminates the operation of the old system and then compares the outputs of the two systems 
C) The modular approach can only be combined with the direct approach. 
D) The direct approach is the riskiest of the three approaches

Question 4

The user, the programmer, and another member of the programming team do a walkthrough of the module specifications and the test plan to determine that the test plan is adequate; then the programmer codes the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not a potential role for the accountant in a system's implementation?

Accepted Answer

A) user 
B) programmer 
C) analyst 
D) consultant 
A) user 
B) programmer 
C) analyst 
D) consultant

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

Defining requirements such as the amount of data to be stored, functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports, and processing response times are part of developing the __________________ for the selected design.

Accepted Answer

physical r

Question 11

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 12

As an analyst, the accountant could be the development team member who completes the systems design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Structured systems design is to the systems development process what ____ is to the tasks required in constructing an industrial park.

Accepted Answer

A) drafting the blueprints and other construction-related plans 
B) choosing the construction contractors 
C) the architect's determining each building's specific use, required room sizes, electrical and plumbing requirements, etc. 
D) estimating the construction costs and preparing the forecasted construction schedule 
A) drafting the blueprints and other construction-related plans 
B) choosing the construction contractors 
C) the architect's determining each building's specific use, required room sizes, electrical and plumbing requirements, etc. 
D) estimating the construction costs and preparing the forecasted construction schedule

Question 14

Perfective maintenance is performed to fix errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Typically, all of the following are goals of structured systems design except:

Accepted Answer

A) to recommend which computer hardware to use for the new system 
B) to convert the structured specification into a reliable, maintainable design 
C) to develop a plan and budget that will ensure an orderly and controlled implementation of the new system 
D) to develop a user manual which facilitates efficient and effective use of the new system 
A) to recommend which computer hardware to use for the new system 
B) to convert the structured specification into a reliable, maintainable design 
C) to develop a plan and budget that will ensure an orderly and controlled implementation of the new system 
D) to develop a user manual which facilitates efficient and effective use of the new system

Question 16

A building inspection shortly after completing the construction of an industrial park is analogous to the ____ step in the systems development process.

Accepted Answer

A) systems implementation 
B) systems maintenance 
C) post-implementation review 
D) systems operation 
A) systems implementation 
B) systems maintenance 
C) post-implementation review 
D) systems operation

Question 17

The process of evaluating the vendor proposals include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) determine to which vendors the RFPs will be sent 
B) validate vendor proposals 
C) consider other data and criteria 
D) suggest resources 
A) determine to which vendors the RFPs will be sent 
B) validate vendor proposals 
C) consider other data and criteria 
D) suggest resources

Question 18

An operations test of the complete system in a test environment is called an acceptance test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Growing State University (GSU) is planning to change from its batch-oriented grade reporting system (BGRS) to a new, online grade reporting system (OGRS).The partial organization chart for GSU appears in TB Figure 17.1.TB Figure TB 17.2 is reproduced from Chapter 17 and shows three possible system implementation approaches.Required:
Demonstrate your understanding of the three approaches in TB Figure 17.2 by constructing an example from the GSU scenario to explain (in one paragraph for each) how each approach might be applied at GSU.Be specific as to which of GSU's organizational units would convert to OGRS and when.Assume that time X in TB Figure 17.2 is the start of the 20X8 fall semester.Make and state any other assumptions you feel are necessary.

Accepted Answer

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As presented in this text, systems operation comprises two steps--namely, and .

____________________ costs are associate with but not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

Which of the following statements related to implementation approaches is true?

The user, the programmer, and another member of the programming team do a walkthrough of the module specifications and the test plan to determine that the test plan is adequate; then the programmer codes the program.

Which of the following is not a potential role for the accountant in a system's implementation?

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

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

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.

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

Defining requirements such as the amount of data to be stored, functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports, and processing response times are part of developing the __________________ for the selected design.

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

As an analyst, the accountant could be the development team member who completes the systems design.

Structured systems design is to the systems development process what ____ is to the tasks required in constructing an industrial park.

Perfective maintenance is performed to fix errors.

Typically, all of the following are goals of structured systems design except:

A building inspection shortly after completing the construction of an industrial park is analogous to the ____ step in the systems development process.

The process of evaluating the vendor proposals include all of the following except:

An operations test of the complete system in a test environment is called an acceptance test.

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

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As presented in this text, systems operation comprises two steps--namely, ____ and ____.

____________________ costs are associate with but not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

Which of the following statements related to implementation approaches is true?

The user, the programmer, and another member of the programming team do a walkthrough of the module specifications and the test plan to determine that the test plan is adequate; then the programmer codes the program.

Which of the following is not a potential role for the accountant in a system's implementation?

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

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

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.

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

Defining requirements such as the amount of data to be stored, functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports, and processing response times are part of developing the __________________ for the selected design.

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

As an analyst, the accountant could be the development team member who completes the systems design.

Structured systems design is to the systems development process what ____ is to the tasks required in constructing an industrial park.

Perfective maintenance is performed to fix errors.

Typically, all of the following are goals of structured systems design except:

A building inspection shortly after completing the construction of an industrial park is analogous to the ____ step in the systems development process.

The process of evaluating the vendor proposals include all of the following except:

An operations test of the complete system in a test environment is called an acceptance test.

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

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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 Receivable Cash Receipts Barcr Process

The Purchasing Process

Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcd Process

The Human Resources Process HR Management and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

General Ledger and Business Reporting Glbr Process

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As presented in this text, systems operation comprises two steps--namely, and .