Question 1

Which of the following is the final step in the data conversion process?

Accepted Answer

A) Data conversion. 
B) Testing the system. 
C) Documentation of conversion activities. 
D) Monitoring of the system after data conversion. 
A) Data conversion. 
B) Testing the system. 
C) Documentation of conversion activities. 
D) Monitoring of the system after data conversion.

Question 2

In a ________,the old and the new systems are operated simultaneously for a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) direct conversion 
B) parallel conversion 
C) phase-in conversion 
D) pilot conversion 
A) direct conversion 
B) parallel conversion 
C) phase-in conversion 
D) pilot conversion

Question 3

Which of the following is not one of the ways data may need to be modified during data conversion?

Accepted Answer

A) Resolve data inconsistencies. 
B) Validate new files. 
C) Identify files to be converted. 
D) Remove unnecessary fields from data files. 
A) Resolve data inconsistencies. 
B) Validate new files. 
C) Identify files to be converted. 
D) Remove unnecessary fields from data files.

Question 4

Processing test data involves

Accepted Answer

A) managers observing the operation of the system by "walking through" the IT department. 
B) processing hypothetical data that are designed to identify errors in the system. 
C) processing copies of real transactions in order to determine whether or not the system meets requirements. 
D) a thorough review of the procedures and program logic of the system. 
A) managers observing the operation of the system by "walking through" the IT department. 
B) processing hypothetical data that are designed to identify errors in the system. 
C) processing copies of real transactions in order to determine whether or not the system meets requirements. 
D) a thorough review of the procedures and program logic of the system.

Question 5

The project committee for ALDI corporation just finished evaluating the design alternatives for a new,organization-wide accounting information system and has selected a design.Now,the project committee needs to create conceptual design specifications for which of the following elements below?

Accepted Answer

A) Output. 
B) Data storage. 
C) Processing and operations. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Output. 
B) Data storage. 
C) Processing and operations. 
D) All of the above.

Question 6

The first step in program design is to

Accepted Answer

A) determine user needs. 
B) develop a plan. 
C) hire program users. 
D) write program instructions. 
A) determine user needs. 
B) develop a plan. 
C) hire program users. 
D) write program instructions.

Question 7

Describe the conceptual systems design phase and identify the elements of conceptual design specifications.

Accepted Answer

The conceptual systems design phase invo

Question 8

Ghassan in Marketing received an e-mail from Asif at regional headquarters."Ghassan,I just reviewed the annual sales report for your district.You blew your sales goal away again,you top gun!" What type of report did Asif use?

Accepted Answer

A) Scheduled report. 
B) Special-purpose analysis report. 
C) Triggered exception report. 
D) Demand report. 
A) Scheduled report. 
B) Special-purpose analysis report. 
C) Triggered exception report. 
D) Demand report.

Question 9

It is important that ________ for data storage purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) all data is in compatible format 
B) there is easy access to the system 
C) a printout of the data dictionary is available 
D) copies of necessary reports are available 
A) all data is in compatible format 
B) there is easy access to the system 
C) a printout of the data dictionary is available 
D) copies of necessary reports are available

Question 10

The project committee for ALDI corporation is attempting to evaluate design alternatives proposed for a new,organization-wide accounting information system.However,there is a great deal of debate regarding whether the system should interface via telephone,internet,cable,or satellite.Which design consideration is most appropriately associated with these alternatives?

Accepted Answer

A) Communication channels. 
B) Data storage structure. 
C) File organization and access. 
D) Input medium. 
A) Communication channels. 
B) Data storage structure. 
C) File organization and access. 
D) Input medium.

Question 11

Write one question that should be asked about each of the controls design considerations.

Accepted Answer

There are several controls design consid

Question 12

Test of a new system using real transactions to determine if user-developed acceptance criteria are met are called

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance test. 
B) operating tests. 
C) processing of test transactions. 
D) walk-throughs. 
A) acceptance test. 
B) operating tests. 
C) processing of test transactions. 
D) walk-throughs.

Question 13

What is the objective of output design? What are the output design considerations? What are the various categories of outputs?

Accepted Answer

Output design: The objective is to deter

Question 14

Which of the following control considerations will help ensure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors?

Accepted Answer

A) Security. 
B) Accuracy. 
C) Authorization. 
D) Validity. 
A) Security. 
B) Accuracy. 
C) Authorization. 
D) Validity.

Question 15

Describe structured programming.

Accepted Answer

Structured programming refers to program

Question 16

Which of the following control considerations will help ensure that all input,processing,storage,and output activities are authorized by the appropriate managers?

Accepted Answer

A) Security. 
B) Accuracy. 
C) Authorization. 
D) Validity. 
A) Security. 
B) Accuracy. 
C) Authorization. 
D) Validity.

Question 17

________ of software development costs should be allocated to testing,debugging,and rewriting software.

Accepted Answer

A) 5% to 10% 
B) 10% to 20% 
C) 20% to 30% 
D) More than 30% 
A) 5% to 10% 
B) 10% to 20% 
C) 20% to 30% 
D) More than 30%

Question 18

What are the purposes of a conceptual systems design report?

Accepted Answer

The purposes of this report are to a)gui

Question 19

Which of the following controls design considerations will help ensure that all customer inquiries are answered in real-time?

Accepted Answer

A) Security. 
B) Authorization. 
C) Accuracy. 
D) Integrity. 
A) Security. 
B) Authorization. 
C) Accuracy. 
D) Integrity.

Question 20

Identify the question that is not an important consideration in procedures and controls design.

Accepted Answer

A) Are customer data stored in alphabetical order in a master file? 
B) Are payments made only to legitimate vendors? 
C) Are data processed and stored accurately? 
D) Can the system be modified without affecting system availability? 
A) Are customer data stored in alphabetical order in a master file? 
B) Are payments made only to legitimate vendors? 
C) Are data processed and stored accurately? 
D) Can the system be modified without affecting system availability?

Exam 22: Systems Design, implementation, and Operation

Which of the following is the final step in the data conversion process?

In a ________,the old and the new systems are operated simultaneously for a period of time.

Which of the following is not one of the ways data may need to be modified during data conversion?

Processing test data involves

The project committee for ALDI corporation just finished evaluating the design alternatives for a new,organization-wide accounting information system and has selected a design.Now,the project committee needs to create conceptual design specifications for which of the following elements below?

The first step in program design is to

Describe the conceptual systems design phase and identify the elements of conceptual design specifications.

Ghassan in Marketing received an e-mail from Asif at regional headquarters."Ghassan,I just reviewed the annual sales report for your district.You blew your sales goal away again,you top gun!" What type of report did Asif use?

It is important that ________ for data storage purposes.

Write one question that should be asked about each of the controls design considerations.

Test of a new system using real transactions to determine if user-developed acceptance criteria are met are called

What is the objective of output design? What are the output design considerations? What are the various categories of outputs?

Which of the following control considerations will help ensure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors?

Describe structured programming.

Which of the following control considerations will help ensure that all input,processing,storage,and output activities are authorized by the appropriate managers?

________ of software development costs should be allocated to testing,debugging,and rewriting software.

What are the purposes of a conceptual systems design report?

Which of the following controls design considerations will help ensure that all customer inquiries are answered in real-time?

Identify the question that is not an important consideration in procedures and controls design.

Conceptual Foundations of Accounting Information Systems

Overview of Transaction Processing and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Systems Documentation Techniques

Relational Databases

Computer Fraud

Computer Fraud and Abuse Techniques

Control and Accounting Information Systems

Controls for Information Security

Confidentiality and Privacy Controls

Processing Integrity and Availability Controls

Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems

The Revenue Cycle: Sales to Cash Collections

The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing to Cash Disbursements

The Production Cycle

The Human Resources Management and Payroll Cycle

General Ledger and Reporting System

Database Design Using the Rea Data Model

Implementing an Rea Model in a Relational Database

Special Topics in Rea Modeling

Introduction to Systems Development and Systems Analysis

Ais Development Strategies

Filters