Question 1

In which step of the SDLC do all of the elements of the system come together?

Accepted Answer

A) conceptual design 
B) implementation and conversion 
C) physical design 
D) systems analysis 
A) conceptual design 
B) implementation and conversion 
C) physical design 
D) systems analysis B

Question 2

Dysfunctional employee behavior in response to implementation of a new computerized information system is likely to be the result of

Accepted Answer

A) poor human resource policies. 
B) lack of communication and training. 
C) weak system controls. 
D) inadequate compensation policies. 
A) poor human resource policies. 
B) lack of communication and training. 
C) weak system controls. 
D) inadequate compensation policies. B

Question 3

The least time-consuming method of collecting data for use in a systems survey is

Accepted Answer

A) observation. 
B) interviews. 
C) questionnaires. 
D) reviewing system documentation. 
A) observation. 
B) interviews. 
C) questionnaires. 
D) reviewing system documentation. C

Question 4

The type of resistance in which data are erroneously entered into a system is called

Accepted Answer

A) acceptance. 
B) aggression. 
C) avoidance. 
D) projection. 
A) acceptance. 
B) aggression. 
C) avoidance. 
D) projection.

Question 5

A project development team at Midwest Construction was assigned the task of improving the efficiency of the firm's accounting information system.As part of the ______ step in systems development life cycle,the team defined the procedures to back up and secure system data.

Accepted Answer

A) systems analysis 
B) operations and maintenance 
C) implementation and conversion 
D) physical design 
E) conceptual design 
A) systems analysis 
B) operations and maintenance 
C) implementation and conversion 
D) physical design 
E) conceptual design

Question 6

The __________ method of gathering information helps to determine how a system actually works.

Accepted Answer

A) interview 
B) observation 
C) questionnaire 
D) system documentation 
A) interview 
B) observation 
C) questionnaire 
D) system documentation

Question 7

When is a proposal to conduct a systems analysis prepared?

Accepted Answer

A) after a written request for systems development is prepared 
B) after the development team completes the survey of the existing AIS 
C) after the initial investigation of the project is approved 
D) before the initial investigation 
A) after a written request for systems development is prepared 
B) after the development team completes the survey of the existing AIS 
C) after the initial investigation of the project is approved 
D) before the initial investigation

Question 8

To minimize adverse behavioral reactions,the organization must first understand why resistance to change occurs.One behavioral problem occurs when there is insufficient explanation of why a change must take place.In order to curtail this resistance from occurring within the organization,what guideline should be implemented and followed?

Accepted Answer

A) attempt to meet the users' needs 
B) avoid emotionalism 
C) keep communication lines open 
D) keep the system simple 
A) attempt to meet the users' needs 
B) avoid emotionalism 
C) keep communication lines open 
D) keep the system simple

Question 9

What report serves as a repository of data from which systems designers can draw information?

Accepted Answer

A) the executive steering committee report 
B) the initial investigation report 
C) the systems analysis report 
D) the systems survey report 
A) the executive steering committee report 
B) the initial investigation report 
C) the systems analysis report 
D) the systems survey report

Question 10

Proper systems analysis is a five-step process.What is the step in which analysts conduct an extensive study of the present system to gain a thorough understanding of how it works?

Accepted Answer

A) feasibility study 
B) information needs and requirements 
C) systems analysis report 
D) systems survey 
A) feasibility study 
B) information needs and requirements 
C) systems analysis report 
D) systems survey

Question 11

In which phase of the systems development life cycle are the broad needs of the users converted into detailed specifics that are coded and tested?

Accepted Answer

A) conceptual design 
B) implementation and conversion 
C) physical design 
D) systems analysis 
A) conceptual design 
B) implementation and conversion 
C) physical design 
D) systems analysis

Question 12

The __________ method of gathering information helps to determine how a system should work.

Accepted Answer

A) interview 
B) observation 
C) questionnaire 
D) system documentation 
A) interview 
B) observation 
C) questionnaire 
D) system documentation

Question 13

Refer to the PERT diagram below,where the numbers next to the arrows refer to the number of days required for completion of the corresponding activity.What is the critical path?

Accepted Answer

A) A-B-D-F 
B) A-C-E-F 
C) A-B-D-E-F 
D) A-C-B-D-F 
E) A-C-B-D-E-F 
A) A-B-D-F 
B) A-C-E-F 
C) A-B-D-E-F 
D) A-C-B-D-F 
E) A-C-B-D-E-F

Question 14

Which data-gathering approach is most helpful when the information to be gathered deals with question: "Why?"

Accepted Answer

A) interviews 
B) observation by the analyst 
C) questionnaires 
D) system documentation 
A) interviews 
B) observation by the analyst 
C) questionnaires 
D) system documentation

Question 15

Refer to the table below,which shows the results of payback,net present value,and internal rate of return analysis of four projects.Which is preferred by the payback criterion?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 16

In which plan is the prioritized list of projects contained?

Accepted Answer

A) project development plan 
B) scheduled project plan 
C) the master plan 
D) all of the above 
A) project development plan 
B) scheduled project plan 
C) the master plan 
D) all of the above

Question 17

What are the three other main activities performed during the SDLC?

Accepted Answer

Other main activities - planni

Question 18

A project development team at Midwest Construction was assigned the task of improving the efficiency of the firm's accounting information system.As part of the ______ step in systems development life cycle,the team has determined that implementation of the new system will yield an internal rate of return of 24.8%.

Accepted Answer

A) systems analysis 
B) operations and maintenance 
C) implementation and conversion 
D) physical design 
E) conceptual design 
A) systems analysis 
B) operations and maintenance 
C) implementation and conversion 
D) physical design 
E) conceptual design

Question 19

Identify and briefly discuss the points at which a "go/no go" decision is made in the systems analysis process.

Accepted Answer

There are three points at which a "go/no

Question 20

Which of the following activities is performed during the systems development life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) assessing the ongoing feasibility of the project 
B) managing the behavioral reactions to change 
C) planning 
D) All of the above activities are performed during the life cycle. 
A) assessing the ongoing feasibility of the project 
B) managing the behavioral reactions to change 
C) planning 
D) All of the above activities are performed during the life cycle.

In which step of the SDLC do all of the elements of the system come together?

Dysfunctional employee behavior in response to implementation of a new computerized information system is likely to be the result of

The least time-consuming method of collecting data for use in a systems survey is

The type of resistance in which data are erroneously entered into a system is called

A project development team at Midwest Construction was assigned the task of improving the efficiency of the firm's accounting information system.As part of the ______ step in systems development life cycle,the team defined the procedures to back up and secure system data.

The __________ method of gathering information helps to determine how a system actually works.

When is a proposal to conduct a systems analysis prepared?

What report serves as a repository of data from which systems designers can draw information?

Proper systems analysis is a five-step process.What is the step in which analysts conduct an extensive study of the present system to gain a thorough understanding of how it works?

In which phase of the systems development life cycle are the broad needs of the users converted into detailed specifics that are coded and tested?

The __________ method of gathering information helps to determine how a system should work.

Refer to the PERT diagram below,where the numbers next to the arrows refer to the number of days required for completion of the corresponding activity.What is the critical path?

Which data-gathering approach is most helpful when the information to be gathered deals with question: "Why?"

Refer to the table below,which shows the results of payback,net present value,and internal rate of return analysis of four projects.Which is preferred by the payback criterion?

In which plan is the prioritized list of projects contained?

What are the three other main activities performed during the SDLC?

Identify and briefly discuss the points at which a "go/no go" decision is made in the systems analysis process.

Which of the following activities is performed during the systems development life cycle?

Accounting Information Systems

Overview of Business Processes

Systems Development and Documentation Techniques

Relational Databases

Computer Fraud and Security

Control and Accounting Information Systems

Infromation System Controls for Systems Reliability

Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems

Auditing Computer-Based Informtion Systems

The Revenue Cycle: Sales an Cash Collections

The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing and Cash Disbursements

The Production Cycle

The Human Resources Managementpayroll Cycle

General Ledger and Reporting System

Data Modeling and Database Design

Implementing an Rea Model in a Relational Database

Special Topics in Rea Modeling

Ais Development Strategies

Systems Design, Implementation and Operation

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Exam 18: Introduction to Systems Development and Systems Analysis

In which step of the SDLC do all of the elements of the system come together?

Dysfunctional employee behavior in response to implementation of a new computerized information system is likely to be the result of

The least time-consuming method of collecting data for use in a systems survey is

The type of resistance in which data are erroneously entered into a system is called

A project development team at Midwest Construction was assigned the task of improving the efficiency of the firm's accounting information system.As part of the ______ step in systems development life cycle,the team defined the procedures to back up and secure system data.

The __________ method of gathering information helps to determine how a system actually works.

When is a proposal to conduct a systems analysis prepared?

What report serves as a repository of data from which systems designers can draw information?

Proper systems analysis is a five-step process.What is the step in which analysts conduct an extensive study of the present system to gain a thorough understanding of how it works?

In which phase of the systems development life cycle are the broad needs of the users converted into detailed specifics that are coded and tested?

The __________ method of gathering information helps to determine how a system should work.

Refer to the PERT diagram below,where the numbers next to the arrows refer to the number of days required for completion of the corresponding activity.What is the critical path?

Which data-gathering approach is most helpful when the information to be gathered deals with question: "Why?"

Refer to the table below,which shows the results of payback,net present value,and internal rate of return analysis of four projects.Which is preferred by the payback criterion?

In which plan is the prioritized list of projects contained?

What are the three other main activities performed during the SDLC?

Identify and briefly discuss the points at which a "go/no go" decision is made in the systems analysis process.

Which of the following activities is performed during the systems development life cycle?

Accounting Information Systems

Overview of Business Processes

Systems Development and Documentation Techniques

Relational Databases

Computer Fraud and Security

Control and Accounting Information Systems

Infromation System Controls for Systems Reliability

Auditing Computer-Based Information Systems

Auditing Computer-Based Informtion Systems

The Revenue Cycle: Sales an Cash Collections

The Expenditure Cycle: Purchasing and Cash Disbursements

The Production Cycle

The Human Resources Managementpayroll Cycle

General Ledger and Reporting System

Data Modeling and Database Design

Implementing an Rea Model in a Relational Database

Special Topics in Rea Modeling

Ais Development Strategies

Systems Design, Implementation and Operation

Filters