Question 1

An advantage of prototyping is that models are usually developed without the aid of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A student fails a course at his university.Which of these is most likely to be the cause of the problem and not a symptom of this problem?

Accepted Answer

A) An angry student 
B) The student gets placed on probation 
C) The student's mother pays an angry visit to the dean of students 
D) The student did not study for the course 
A) An angry student 
B) The student gets placed on probation 
C) The student's mother pays an angry visit to the dean of students 
D) The student did not study for the course D

Question 3

An important first step in the systems analysis phase of a systems study is a preliminary investigation of the system under study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Systems survey work include gathering data on an existing information system or observing the current system in operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If the project leader now believes that C should be 6 (not 4),the critical path is now:

Accepted Answer

A) EG 
B) ACH 
C) BFI 
D) ABC 
E) none of these 
A) EG 
B) ACH 
C) BFI 
D) ABC 
E) none of these

Question 6

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:

Accepted Answer

A) The organization of the IT department 
B) The ability of the systems programmers to write appropriate software 
C) The selection of the most advanced computer equipment 
D) Giving the systems people a free hand in all changes 
E) The participation of top management in the planning process 
A) The organization of the IT department 
B) The ability of the systems programmers to write appropriate software 
C) The selection of the most advanced computer equipment 
D) Giving the systems people a free hand in all changes 
E) The participation of top management in the planning process

Question 7

A disadvantage of outsourcing is that a company can lose control of its IT systems and data processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

For a system to be totally feasible,all feasibility areas must be considered in the
process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The search for more efficient ways to serve customers is an important reason why business organizations perform systems studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which one of these design feasibility areas is typically performed by accountants?

Accepted Answer

A) Economic 
B) Organizational 
C) Hardware 
D) Schedule 
E) Social 
A) Economic 
B) Organizational 
C) Hardware 
D) Schedule 
E) Social

Question 11

The information needs of top managers tend to be the most detailed,and focus on short range planning and budgeting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Outsourcing facilitates downsizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

At the conclusion of the initial follow-up study,the implementation team will prepare a report called a post-implementation review report.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When using outsourcing,a company needing data processing services hires an outside organization to handle all or part of these services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is an objective of a systems survey?

Accepted Answer

A) To understand management information needs 
B) To understand the human element and gain cooperation from people involved with the system 
C) To enlist management participation and cooperation 
D) all of the above are objectives of a systems survey 
A) To understand management information needs 
B) To understand the human element and gain cooperation from people involved with the system 
C) To enlist management participation and cooperation 
D) all of the above are objectives of a systems survey

Question 16

The implementation and initial operation phase of a systems study is also known as the "action" phase of a systems study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Converting to a new computerized system will typically entail large dollar expenditures to make the new system operative.These monetary expenditures normally are incurred for:

Accepted Answer

A) Transferring a company's financial data from its present storage media to computerized storage media 
B) Testing the operations of the new system before it replaces the old system 
C) Establishing good internal controls for the new computerized system 
D) all of the above 
A) Transferring a company's financial data from its present storage media to computerized storage media 
B) Testing the operations of the new system before it replaces the old system 
C) Establishing good internal controls for the new computerized system 
D) all of the above

Question 18

Which of these is not generally a reason to outsource?

Accepted Answer

A) Retain control over data 
B) Attractive business solution 
C) Lower data processing costs 
D) Avoid seasonal fluctuations 
A) Retain control over data 
B) Attractive business solution 
C) Lower data processing costs 
D) Avoid seasonal fluctuations

Question 19

Which of these is a disadvantage of prototyping?

Accepted Answer

A) It requires inputs from end users 
B) It requires inputs from top management 
C) It requires an iterative testing process that takes some time and patience 
D) all of these are common disadvantages with prototyping 
A) It requires inputs from end users 
B) It requires inputs from top management 
C) It requires an iterative testing process that takes some time and patience 
D) all of these are common disadvantages with prototyping

Question 20

The steering committee in a systems study:

Accepted Answer

A) Consists entirely of outside consultants 
B) Represents management in a systems study 
C) Should include staff auditors 
D) Is typically composed entirely of end users 
A) Consists entirely of outside consultants 
B) Represents management in a systems study 
C) Should include staff auditors 
D) Is typically composed entirely of end users

An advantage of prototyping is that models are usually developed without the aid of a computer.

A student fails a course at his university.Which of these is most likely to be the cause of the problem and not a symptom of this problem?

An important first step in the systems analysis phase of a systems study is a preliminary investigation of the system under study.

Systems survey work include gathering data on an existing information system or observing the current system in operation.

If the project leader now believes that C should be 6 (not 4),the critical path is now:

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:

A disadvantage of outsourcing is that a company can lose control of its IT systems and data processing.

For a system to be totally feasible,all feasibility areas must be considered in the process.

The search for more efficient ways to serve customers is an important reason why business organizations perform systems studies.

Which one of these design feasibility areas is typically performed by accountants?

The information needs of top managers tend to be the most detailed,and focus on short range planning and budgeting.

Outsourcing facilitates downsizing.

At the conclusion of the initial follow-up study,the implementation team will prepare a report called a post-implementation review report.

When using outsourcing,a company needing data processing services hires an outside organization to handle all or part of these services.

Which of the following is an objective of a systems survey?

The implementation and initial operation phase of a systems study is also known as the "action" phase of a systems study.

Converting to a new computerized system will typically entail large dollar expenditures to make the new system operative.These monetary expenditures normally are incurred for:

Which of these is not generally a reason to outsource?

Which of these is a disadvantage of prototyping?

The steering committee in a systems study:

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

Accounting on the Internet

Accounting on the Internet

Filters

Exam 13: Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

An advantage of prototyping is that models are usually developed without the aid of a computer.

A student fails a course at his university.Which of these is most likely to be the cause of the problem and not a symptom of this problem?

An important first step in the systems analysis phase of a systems study is a preliminary investigation of the system under study.

Systems survey work include gathering data on an existing information system or observing the current system in operation.

If the project leader now believes that C should be 6 (not 4),the critical path is now:

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:

A disadvantage of outsourcing is that a company can lose control of its IT systems and data processing.

For a system to be totally feasible,all feasibility areas must be considered in the process.

The search for more efficient ways to serve customers is an important reason why business organizations perform systems studies.

Which one of these design feasibility areas is typically performed by accountants?

The information needs of top managers tend to be the most detailed,and focus on short range planning and budgeting.

Outsourcing facilitates downsizing.

At the conclusion of the initial follow-up study,the implementation team will prepare a report called a post-implementation review report.

When using outsourcing,a company needing data processing services hires an outside organization to handle all or part of these services.

Which of the following is an objective of a systems survey?

The implementation and initial operation phase of a systems study is also known as the "action" phase of a systems study.

Converting to a new computerized system will typically entail large dollar expenditures to make the new system operative.These monetary expenditures normally are incurred for:

Which of these is not generally a reason to outsource?

Which of these is a disadvantage of prototyping?

The steering committee in a systems study:

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

Accounting on the Internet

Accounting on the Internet

Filters