Question 1

After the systems analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)is complete,the company will have a formal systems analysis report on

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A) the conceptual design of the new system 
B) an evaluation of the new system 
C) users' needs and requirements for the new system 
D) a comparison of alternative implementation procedures for the new system 
A) the conceptual design of the new system 
B) an evaluation of the new system 
C) users' needs and requirements for the new system 
D) a comparison of alternative implementation procedures for the new system

Question 2

The ability of a system to protect individual privacy and confidentiality is an example of

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A) schedule feasibility 
B) operational feasibility 
C) legal feasibility 
D) economic feasibility 
A) schedule feasibility 
B) operational feasibility 
C) legal feasibility 
D) economic feasibility

Question 3

The formal product of the systems evaluation and selection phase of the systems development life cycle is

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A) the report of systems analysis 
B) the systems selection report 
C) the detailed system design 
D) the systems plan 
A) the report of systems analysis 
B) the systems selection report 
C) the detailed system design 
D) the systems plan

Question 4

Reasons that a new systems implementation may be unsuccessful include all of the following except

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A) organizational restructuring required by the new system results in displaced workers 
B) end users do not understand the strategic merits of the new system 
C) employees are not trained to use the system 
D) system development team members include representatives from end-user departments 
A) organizational restructuring required by the new system results in displaced workers 
B) end users do not understand the strategic merits of the new system 
C) employees are not trained to use the system 
D) system development team members include representatives from end-user departments

Question 5

Contrast the structured and object-oriented approaches to conceptual systems design.

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The structured approach develops each ne

Question 6

Explain an advantage of surveying the current system when preparing a systems analysis for a new systems project.

Accepted Answer

An analysis of the current system:
will

Question 7

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,and personnel costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis,design costs incurred in the systems planning,systems analysis,and conceptual design phases of the systems development life cycle are relevant costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the three methods of converting to a new system: cold turkey (big bang)cutover,phased cutover,and parallel operation cutover.

Accepted Answer

Cold turkey (big bang)-This is the quick

Question 10

In a backbone system,the vendor designs the user interface to fit the client's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When the nature of the project and the needs of the user permit,most organizations will create the system in-house rather than rely on a commercial package.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Site preparation costs include all of the following except

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A) crane used to install equipment 
B) freight charges 
C) supplies 
D) reinforcement of the building floor 
A) crane used to install equipment 
B) freight charges 
C) supplies 
D) reinforcement of the building floor

Question 13

List three advantages and one disadvantage of commercial software.

Accepted Answer

Advantages include very quick implementa

Question 14

The systems analysis report does not

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A) identify user needs 
B) specify requirements for the new system 
C) formally state the goals and objectives of the system 
D) specify the system processing methods 
A) identify user needs 
B) specify requirements for the new system 
C) formally state the goals and objectives of the system 
D) specify the system processing methods

Question 15

A tangible benefit can be measured and expressed in financial terms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When developing the conceptual design of a system

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A) all similarities and differences between competing systems are highlighted 
B) structure diagrams are commonly used 
C) an iterative approach may be used 
D) inputs, processes, and outputs that distinguish one alternative from another are identified 
A) all similarities and differences between competing systems are highlighted 
B) structure diagrams are commonly used 
C) an iterative approach may be used 
D) inputs, processes, and outputs that distinguish one alternative from another are identified

Question 17

Discuss the documentation requirements of systems designers and programmers,computer operators,and end users.

Accepted Answer

Systems designers and programmers need d

Question 18

Systems analysis involves all of the following except

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A) gathering facts 
B) surveying the current system 
C) redesigning bottleneck activities 
D) reviewing key documents 
A) gathering facts 
B) surveying the current system 
C) redesigning bottleneck activities 
D) reviewing key documents

Question 19

According to the text,a stakeholder is an end user of a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All vendor-supported systems include software,infrastructure,and maintenance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

After the systems analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)is complete,the company will have a formal systems analysis report on

The ability of a system to protect individual privacy and confidentiality is an example of

The formal product of the systems evaluation and selection phase of the systems development life cycle is

Reasons that a new systems implementation may be unsuccessful include all of the following except

Contrast the structured and object-oriented approaches to conceptual systems design.

Explain an advantage of surveying the current system when preparing a systems analysis for a new systems project.

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,and personnel costs.

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis,design costs incurred in the systems planning,systems analysis,and conceptual design phases of the systems development life cycle are relevant costs.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the three methods of converting to a new system: cold turkey (big bang)cutover,phased cutover,and parallel operation cutover.

In a backbone system,the vendor designs the user interface to fit the client's needs.

When the nature of the project and the needs of the user permit,most organizations will create the system in-house rather than rely on a commercial package.

Site preparation costs include all of the following except

List three advantages and one disadvantage of commercial software.

The systems analysis report does not

A tangible benefit can be measured and expressed in financial terms.

When developing the conceptual design of a system

Discuss the documentation requirements of systems designers and programmers,computer operators,and end users.

Systems analysis involves all of the following except

According to the text,a stakeholder is an end user of a system.

All vendor-supported systems include software,infrastructure,and maintenance.

The Information System: an Accountants Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics,fraud,and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

Financial Reporting,and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The Rea Approach to Business Process Modeling

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Auditing It Controls Part I: Sarbanes-Oxley and It Governance

Auditing It Controls Part II: Security and Access

Auditing It Controls Part III: Systems Development, program Changes, and Application Auditing

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Exam 13: Managing the Systems Development Life Cycle

After the systems analysis phase of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)is complete,the company will have a formal systems analysis report on

The ability of a system to protect individual privacy and confidentiality is an example of

The formal product of the systems evaluation and selection phase of the systems development life cycle is

Reasons that a new systems implementation may be unsuccessful include all of the following except

Contrast the structured and object-oriented approaches to conceptual systems design.

Explain an advantage of surveying the current system when preparing a systems analysis for a new systems project.

Recurring costs include: hardware maintenance,software acquisition,software maintenance,insurance,supplies,and personnel costs.

When preparing a cost-benefit analysis,design costs incurred in the systems planning,systems analysis,and conceptual design phases of the systems development life cycle are relevant costs.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the three methods of converting to a new system: cold turkey (big bang)cutover,phased cutover,and parallel operation cutover.

In a backbone system,the vendor designs the user interface to fit the client's needs.

When the nature of the project and the needs of the user permit,most organizations will create the system in-house rather than rely on a commercial package.

Site preparation costs include all of the following except

List three advantages and one disadvantage of commercial software.

The systems analysis report does not

A tangible benefit can be measured and expressed in financial terms.

When developing the conceptual design of a system

Discuss the documentation requirements of systems designers and programmers,computer operators,and end users.

Systems analysis involves all of the following except

According to the text,a stakeholder is an end user of a system.

All vendor-supported systems include software,infrastructure,and maintenance.

The Information System: an Accountants Perspective

Introduction to Transaction Processing

Ethics,fraud,and Internal Control

The Revenue Cycle

The Expenditure Cycle Part I: Purchases and Cash Disbursements Procedures

The Expenditure Cycle Part II: Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Procedures

The Conversion Cycle

Financial Reporting,and Management Reporting Systems

Database Management Systems

The Rea Approach to Business Process Modeling

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

Electronic Commerce Systems

Auditing It Controls Part I: Sarbanes-Oxley and It Governance

Auditing It Controls Part II: Security and Access

Auditing It Controls Part III: Systems Development, program Changes, and Application Auditing

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