Question 1

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 2

When implementing ___________________ systems, it is often capacity or cost prohibitive to take the parallel approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When implementing ___________________ systems, it is often...

Question 3

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 4

A problem has an economically feasible solution if it can be solved with existing software and hardware technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ benefits are those that cannot be...

Question 6

___________________________________ reflects a set of procedures conducted to generate the specifications for a new (or modified) information system or subsystem.

Accepted Answer

Structured

Question 7

Systems design is a set of procedures performed to choose the software specifications and hardware resources for an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The system test verifies the new system against the original specifications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The type of maintenance that is conducted to adjust applications for changing business needs 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 10

Discuss the accountant's involvement in systems selection including:
1.As an analyst
2.As consultant
3.As a user
4.As an internal auditor

Accepted Answer

An accountant might become involved in s

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The internal auditor may review acquisition projects to ensure that systems are acquired efficiently and effectively, that the systems purchased have adequate internal controls, and will be auditable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One task of the _________________________ phase is to convert to the new or revised system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One task of the _________________________ phase is...

Question 14

Systems implementation is triggered by:

Accepted Answer

A) the approved configuration plan 
B) the approved system design document 
C) both a and b 
D) neither a or b 
A) the approved configuration plan 
B) the approved system design document 
C) both a and b 
D) neither a or b

Question 15

Personnel fringe benefits are an example of a(n) ____ cost.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Productivity losses caused by reduced employee morale are an example of a(n) ____ cost.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A problem has a(n) ____________________ feasible solution if it can be solved with existing technology.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A problem has a(n) ____________________ feasible solution...

Question 18

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 19

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs.in-house development) is false?

Accepted Answer

A) software developed in house can cost 10 times more than purchased software 
B) when a suitable software package is available for purchase, it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house 
C) the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25% of its cost, whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50% of the purchase price 
D) none of the statements are false 
A) software developed in house can cost 10 times more than purchased software 
B) when a suitable software package is available for purchase, it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house 
C) the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25% of its cost, whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50% of the purchase price 
D) none of the statements are false

Question 20

The logical specifications are a DFD and narrative outlining the major features, objectives, benefits, and design constraints of the new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

When implementing ___________________ systems, it is often capacity or cost prohibitive to take the parallel approach.

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

A problem has an economically feasible solution if it can be solved with existing software and hardware technology.

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

___________________________________ reflects a set of procedures conducted to generate the specifications for a new (or modified) information system or subsystem.

Systems design is a set of procedures performed to choose the software specifications and hardware resources for an information system.

The system test verifies the new system against the original specifications.

The type of maintenance that is conducted to adjust applications for changing business needs of an application is referred to as:

Discuss the accountant's involvement in systems selection including: 1.As an analyst 2.As consultant 3.As a user 4.As an internal auditor

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

The internal auditor may review acquisition projects to ensure that systems are acquired efficiently and effectively, that the systems purchased have adequate internal controls, and will be auditable.

One task of the _________________________ phase is to convert to the new or revised system.

Systems implementation is triggered by:

Personnel fringe benefits are an example of a(n) ____ cost.

Productivity losses caused by reduced employee morale are an example of a(n) ____ cost.

A problem has a(n) ____________________ feasible solution if it can be solved with existing technology.

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

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs.in-house development) is false?

The logical specifications are a DFD and narrative outlining the major features, objectives, benefits, and design constraints of the new system.

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Database Management Systems

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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 Receivable Cash Receipts Barcr Process

The Purchasing Process

Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcd Process

The Human Resources Process HR Management and Payroll Processes

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Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

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

When implementing ___________________ systems, it is often capacity or cost prohibitive to take the parallel approach.

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

A problem has an economically feasible solution if it can be solved with existing software and hardware technology.

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

___________________________________ reflects a set of procedures conducted to generate the specifications for a new (or modified) information system or subsystem.

Systems design is a set of procedures performed to choose the software specifications and hardware resources for an information system.

The system test verifies the new system against the original specifications.

The type of maintenance that is conducted to adjust applications for changing business needs of an application is referred to as:

Discuss the accountant's involvement in systems selection including: 1.As an analyst 2.As consultant 3.As a user 4.As an internal auditor

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

The internal auditor may review acquisition projects to ensure that systems are acquired efficiently and effectively, that the systems purchased have adequate internal controls, and will be auditable.

One task of the _________________________ phase is to convert to the new or revised system.

Systems implementation is triggered by:

Personnel fringe benefits are an example of a(n) ____ cost.

Productivity losses caused by reduced employee morale are an example of a(n) ____ cost.

A problem has a(n) ____________________ feasible solution if it can be solved with existing technology.

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

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs.in-house development) is false?

The logical specifications are a DFD and narrative outlining the major features, objectives, benefits, and design constraints of the new system.

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

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