Question 1

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs. in-house development) is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  software developed in house can cost 10 times more than purchased software 
B)  when a suitable software package is available for purchase, it is better to buy it rather than try to reinvent it in-house 
C)  the annual maintenance of in-house software is typically 25% of the development cost, whereas the annual maintenance of purchased software is typically 50% of the purchase price 
D)  none of the statements are false

Question 2

The goal of validating vendor proposals is to determine:

Accepted Answer

A)  which vendor has the equipment that is easiest to use 
B)  which vendor proposal costs the least 
C)  which proposed systems meet the organization's requirements 
D)  which vendor proposal should be selected

Question 3

A(n) ______________________________ is a document sent to vendors that invite submission of plans for providing hardware, software, and services.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______________________________ is a document sent to...

Question 4

A problem has an economically feasible solution if it can be solved with existing software and hardware technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The following is a jumbled list of the four steps in structured systems analysis that were presented in the text: I.$\text {Define the future lopical system.}$
II.$\text {Dacument the current lopical system}$
III.$\text {Study the current physical system.}$
IV.$\text {Design the future physical system.}$ Which of the following is the logically correct sequence of steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  II, IV, I, III 
B)  III, II, I, IV 
C)  III, II, IV, I 
D)  II, I, III, IV

Question 6

The cost/benefit study attempts to answer the questions, "which alternative accomplishes the user's goals for the least cost (or greatest benefit)?" and "which alternative best accomplishes a user's goals for the system being developed?"

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Interviews that are conducted with personnel outside the organization are called ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interviews that are conducted with personnel outside...

Question 8

A benchmark is a representative workload, processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration, to obtain comparative throughput measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A(n) ______________________________ is a firm providing information processing services, including hardware and software for a fee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______________________________ is a firm providing information...

Question 10

In which role might the accountant be the person who initiates the AIS acquisition cycle, and is in a prime position to recognize deficiencies and incompatibilities related to the existing AIS?

Accepted Answer

A)  User 
B)  analyst 
C)  purchaser 
D)  implementer

Question 11

The analysis team conducts a cost/effectiveness study, which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To write computer programs and interfaces, programmers use:

Accepted Answer

A)  the approved systems design document 
B)  the approved systems analysis document 
C)  the approved feasibility document 
D)  the approved configuration plan

Question 13

The physical requirements of a proposed system would include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports 
B)  user requirements 
C)  response times 
D)  workload and volume

Question 14

If the payback and internal rate of return estimates are sufficient to allow the development project to proceed it is said to have ______________________________ feasibility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the payback and internal rate of...

Question 15

The direct approach is also known as the ______________________________ or ______________________________ approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The direct approach is also known as...

Question 16

Which of the following is conducted as a follow up to a system's recent implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a post-implementation review 
B)  systems maintenance 
C)  a systems survey 
D)  Troubleshooting

Question 17

Systems design is a set of procedures performed to choose the software specifications and hardware resources for an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following has the task of evaluating alternative AIS solutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIS analysis 
B)  AIS selection 
C)  AIS implementation 
D)  AIS operations

Question 19

Tasks of the ______________________________ phase are to conduct post-implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tasks of the ______________________________ phase are to...

Question 20

Typically, all of the following are tasks of structured systems design except:

Accepted Answer

A)  to recommend which computer hardware to use for the new system 
B)  to convert the structured specification into a reliable, maintainable design 
C)  to develop a plan and budget that will ensure an orderly and controlled implementation of the new system 
D)  to develop a user manual which facilitates efficient and effective use of the new system

Exam 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

Which of the following statements regarding software acquisition (purchase vs. in-house development) is false?

The goal of validating vendor proposals is to determine:

A(n) ______________________________ is a document sent to vendors that invite submission of plans for providing hardware, software, and services.

A problem has an economically feasible solution if it can be solved with existing software and hardware technology.

The cost/benefit study attempts to answer the questions, "which alternative accomplishes the user's goals for the least cost (or greatest benefit)?" and "which alternative best accomplishes a user's goals for the system being developed?"

Interviews that are conducted with personnel outside the organization are called ______________________________.

A benchmark is a representative workload, processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration, to obtain comparative throughput measures.

A(n) ______________________________ is a firm providing information processing services, including hardware and software for a fee.

In which role might the accountant be the person who initiates the AIS acquisition cycle, and is in a prime position to recognize deficiencies and incompatibilities related to the existing AIS?

The analysis team conducts a cost/effectiveness study, which provides quantitative and certain qualitative information concerning each of the system alternatives.

To write computer programs and interfaces, programmers use:

The physical requirements of a proposed system would include all of the following except:

If the payback and internal rate of return estimates are sufficient to allow the development project to proceed it is said to have ______________________________ feasibility.

The direct approach is also known as the or approach.

Which of the following is conducted as a follow up to a system's recent implementation?

Systems design is a set of procedures performed to choose the software specifications and hardware resources for an information system.

Which of the following has the task of evaluating alternative AIS solutions?

Tasks of the ______________________________ phase are to conduct post-implementation review and to perform systems maintenance.

Typically, all of the following are tasks of structured systems design except: