Question 1

Today's ERP systems provide integration among all of an organization's major business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

It is relatively easy to determine the costs of an ERP system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following software packages is not an example of a middle-range AIS?

Accepted Answer

A) Dynamics GP 
B) MAS 90 
C) Quickbooks 
D) Solomon 
A) Dynamics GP 
B) MAS 90 
C) Quickbooks 
D) Solomon

Question 4

Low-end accounting software is unlikely to include features such as sample charts of accounts and flexible reporting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Software and consultant selection precedes formulation of the project team in an enterprise system implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A business implementing an enterprise system should always conduct business process reengineering before putting in the new system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Change management activities are nice to include in an enterprise system implementation,but they aren't necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not true regarding selecting a new AIS?

Accepted Answer

A) For large companies,it is usually cheaper to build a new AIS software program than to purchase it 
B) It is much easier today to learn about software options because of the Internet 
C) It is always a good idea to get expert help in choosing an ERP system 
D) Middle-range and high-end AIS software are not available in shopping malls 
A) For large companies,it is usually cheaper to build a new AIS software program than to purchase it 
B) It is much easier today to learn about software options because of the Internet 
C) It is always a good idea to get expert help in choosing an ERP system 
D) Middle-range and high-end AIS software are not available in shopping malls

Question 9

Internet connectivity is a software feature that is available only in enterprise resource planning software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Supply chain management concerns an organization's ability to interface with its customers and suppliers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Vertical market accounting software packages typically:

Accepted Answer

A) Will cost more than generic accounting software 
B) Requires a company to have software pre-designed to fit their special needs 
C) Are available for all types of organizations 
D) all of the above are correct 
A) Will cost more than generic accounting software 
B) Requires a company to have software pre-designed to fit their special needs 
C) Are available for all types of organizations 
D) all of the above are correct

Question 12

Which of the following is not a sign that indicates the need for a new AIS?

Accepted Answer

A) A new vendor has just announced an AIS package with several features your system does not have 
B) A slowdown in inventory turnover 
C) The owner is concerned about cash flows and profitability 
D) It is taking longer to collect on receivables 
E) It is taking longer to close the books 
A) A new vendor has just announced an AIS package with several features your system does not have 
B) A slowdown in inventory turnover 
C) The owner is concerned about cash flows and profitability 
D) It is taking longer to collect on receivables 
E) It is taking longer to close the books

Question 13

The best-of-breed approach to software selection is never a good idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Traditional ERP systems are mostly back-office systems; ERP II systems are front-office information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An application service provider (ASP):

Accepted Answer

A) Owns the software and processes your data on the ASPs computers 
B) Hosts the software and processes your data on your computer system 
C) Is an outsourcing company that processes your data,prepares reports that you specify,and then mails the results on a weekly basis 
D) none of the above 
A) Owns the software and processes your data on the ASPs computers 
B) Hosts the software and processes your data on your computer system 
C) Is an outsourcing company that processes your data,prepares reports that you specify,and then mails the results on a weekly basis 
D) none of the above

Question 16

Business process reengineering,as it relates to an enterprise system implementation:

Accepted Answer

A) Always precedes the implementation 
B) May precede or be concurrent with implementation depending on the need to conform with industry best practices 
C) May precede or succeed an implementation depending on the need to conform with industry best practices 
D) Always succeeds the implementation 
A) Always precedes the implementation 
B) May precede or be concurrent with implementation depending on the need to conform with industry best practices 
C) May precede or succeed an implementation depending on the need to conform with industry best practices 
D) Always succeeds the implementation

Question 17

Extended application interfaces are middleware that allow different software applications to share data and information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not true regarding a software package at the entry-level,such as Peachtree:

Accepted Answer

A) It is likely to cost a few thousand dollars to implement it fully 
B) It is scalable 
C) It is unlikely to incorporate Internet connectivity 
D) It is suitable for many businesses with less than $5 million in revenues 
E) It will include sample,customizable Charts of Accounts 
A) It is likely to cost a few thousand dollars to implement it fully 
B) It is scalable 
C) It is unlikely to incorporate Internet connectivity 
D) It is suitable for many businesses with less than $5 million in revenues 
E) It will include sample,customizable Charts of Accounts

Question 19

Which of the following business processes or functions is unlikely to be part of an enterprise system?

Accepted Answer

A) Accounting/financing 
B) Human resources 
C) Manufacturing 
D) Sales or distribution 
E) all of the above are likely to be included in an enterprise system 
A) Accounting/financing 
B) Human resources 
C) Manufacturing 
D) Sales or distribution 
E) all of the above are likely to be included in an enterprise system

Question 20

It is not possible to implement an enterprise information system in less than one year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Today's ERP systems provide integration among all of an organization's major business processes.

It is relatively easy to determine the costs of an ERP system.

Which of the following software packages is not an example of a middle-range AIS?

Low-end accounting software is unlikely to include features such as sample charts of accounts and flexible reporting.

Software and consultant selection precedes formulation of the project team in an enterprise system implementation.

A business implementing an enterprise system should always conduct business process reengineering before putting in the new system.

Change management activities are nice to include in an enterprise system implementation,but they aren't necessary.

Which of the following is not true regarding selecting a new AIS?

Internet connectivity is a software feature that is available only in enterprise resource planning software.

Supply chain management concerns an organization's ability to interface with its customers and suppliers.

Vertical market accounting software packages typically:

Which of the following is not a sign that indicates the need for a new AIS?

The best-of-breed approach to software selection is never a good idea.

Traditional ERP systems are mostly back-office systems; ERP II systems are front-office information systems.

An application service provider (ASP):

Business process reengineering,as it relates to an enterprise system implementation:

Extended application interfaces are middleware that allow different software applications to share data and information.

Which of the following is not true regarding a software package at the entry-level,such as Peachtree:

Which of the following business processes or functions is unlikely to be part of an enterprise system?

It is not possible to implement an enterprise information system in less than one year.

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Information Technology and Aiss

Data Modeling

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Introduction to Internal Control Systems

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Computer Crime,fraud,ethics,and Privacy

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Accounting on the Internet

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Exam 15: Accounting on the Internet

Today's ERP systems provide integration among all of an organization's major business processes.

It is relatively easy to determine the costs of an ERP system.

Which of the following software packages is not an example of a middle-range AIS?

Low-end accounting software is unlikely to include features such as sample charts of accounts and flexible reporting.

Software and consultant selection precedes formulation of the project team in an enterprise system implementation.

A business implementing an enterprise system should always conduct business process reengineering before putting in the new system.

Change management activities are nice to include in an enterprise system implementation,but they aren't necessary.

Which of the following is not true regarding selecting a new AIS?

Internet connectivity is a software feature that is available only in enterprise resource planning software.

Supply chain management concerns an organization's ability to interface with its customers and suppliers.

Vertical market accounting software packages typically:

Which of the following is not a sign that indicates the need for a new AIS?

The best-of-breed approach to software selection is never a good idea.

Traditional ERP systems are mostly back-office systems; ERP II systems are front-office information systems.

An application service provider (ASP):

Business process reengineering,as it relates to an enterprise system implementation:

Extended application interfaces are middleware that allow different software applications to share data and information.

Which of the following is not true regarding a software package at the entry-level,such as Peachtree:

Which of the following business processes or functions is unlikely to be part of an enterprise system?

It is not possible to implement an enterprise information system in less than one year.

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Information Technology and Aiss

Data Modeling

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Introduction to Internal Control Systems

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Computer Crime,fraud,ethics,and Privacy

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Accounting on the Internet

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