Question 1

Discuss four ways that an accountant is often involved with the AIS acquisition?

Accepted Answer

Students should discuss four of the foll

Question 2

Which of the following involves 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 3

The ___________________________________ is an examination of a working system, conducted soon after the system's implementation.

Accepted Answer

post-imple

Question 4

The purpose of AIS implementation is to successfully switch from the old to the new AIS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The ____________________ analysis or study is performed first 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 6

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 7

The direct approach is also known as the _________________________ or _________________________ approach.

Accepted Answer

big bang,

Question 8

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 9

The system development phase that precedes the system design phase is:

Accepted Answer

A) systems analysis 
B) systems implementation and operations 
C) systems survey 
D) systems selection 
A) systems analysis 
B) systems implementation and operations 
C) systems survey 
D) systems selection

Question 10

The ____________________ approach is also referred to as the phased approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ approach is also referred to...

Question 11

The systems analysis team conducts a(n) _________________________ which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

Accepted Answer

cost/effec

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Tasks of the _________________________ phase are to conduct post implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tasks of the _________________________ phase are to...

Question 14

The organization's management or IT steering committee approves the project for further systems development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The external auditor may perform an independent review of the systems that produce financial statements and their internal controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a new payroll system is installed for the employees of plant 1 at time A, followed by plant 2 at time B, and finally plant 3 at time C, this is an example of the ____ approach to systems implementation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The modular approach is also referred to as the phased approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Intangible benefits are those that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as those that result from having improved information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The following is a jumbled list of the four steps in systems analysis that were presented in the text:
I.Define the future logical system.
II.Document the current logical system.
III.Study the current physical system.
IV.Design the future physical system.
Which of the following is the logically correct sequence of steps?

Accepted Answer

A) II, IV, I, III 
B) III, II, I, IV 
C) III, II, IV, I 
D) II, I, III, IV 
A) II, IV, I, III 
B) III, II, I, IV 
C) III, II, IV, I 
D) II, I, III, IV

Question 20

______________________________ is the modification of existing applications.

Accepted Answer

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

Discuss four ways that an accountant is often involved with the AIS acquisition?

Which of the following involves the successful switch from the old to the new AIS?

The ___________________________________ is an examination of a working system, conducted soon after the system's implementation.

The purpose of AIS implementation is to successfully switch from the old to the new AIS.

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

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

The direct approach is also known as the _ or _ approach.

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

The system development phase that precedes the system design phase is:

The ____________________ approach is also referred to as the phased approach.

The systems analysis team conducts a(n) _________________________ which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

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

Tasks of the _________________________ phase are to conduct post implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

The organization's management or IT steering committee approves the project for further systems development.

The external auditor may perform an independent review of the systems that produce financial statements and their internal controls.

If a new payroll system is installed for the employees of plant 1 at time A, followed by plant 2 at time B, and finally plant 3 at time C, this is an example of the ____ approach to systems implementation.

The modular approach is also referred to as the phased approach.

Intangible benefits are those that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as those that result from having improved information.

______________________________ is the modification of existing applications.

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Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

Discuss four ways that an accountant is often involved with the AIS acquisition?

Which of the following involves the successful switch from the old to the new AIS?

The ___________________________________ is an examination of a working system, conducted soon after the system's implementation.

The purpose of AIS implementation is to successfully switch from the old to the new AIS.

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

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

The direct approach is also known as the _________________________ or _________________________ approach.

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

The system development phase that precedes the system design phase is:

The ____________________ approach is also referred to as the phased approach.

The systems analysis team conducts a(n) _________________________ which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

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

Tasks of the _________________________ phase are to conduct post implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

The organization's management or IT steering committee approves the project for further systems development.

The external auditor may perform an independent review of the systems that produce financial statements and their internal controls.

If a new payroll system is installed for the employees of plant 1 at time A, followed by plant 2 at time B, and finally plant 3 at time C, this is an example of the ____ approach to systems implementation.

The modular approach is also referred to as the phased approach.

Intangible benefits are those that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as those that result from having improved information.

______________________________ 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 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

Filters

The direct approach is also known as the _ or _ approach.