Question 1

Purposely or inadvertently submitting unreasonably low time or cost estimates is known as lowballing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

To determine the activities that are critical to keeping a project on schedule,________ ________ must be obtained for each individual activity of the project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To determine the activities that are critical...

Question 3

The basic resource in any systems project is time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Regarding Web application coding,one could correctly say that

Accepted Answer

A)  server-side scripting is more popular than client-side scripting. 
B)  server-side scripting is less popular than client-side scripting. 
C)  server-side scripting and client-side scripting are equally popular. 
D)  None of the above is correct.

Question 5

The Weapons Testing Laboratory is implementing a new computer system.It desires to use the safest final system testing approach.It should choose

Accepted Answer

A)  the direct approach. 
B)  parallel operation. 
C)  the cutoff approach. 
D)  modular conversion.

Question 6

In all operational systems it becomes necessary to make changes.A change made because of a computer programming error not detected until the system begins operation is typically caused by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  bug. 
B)  virus. 
C)  worm. 
D)  unexpected design contingency.

Question 7

The first major step in systems implementation is

Accepted Answer

A)  review the systems design. 
B)  establish plans and controls. 
C)  evaluate the new system. 
D)  execute activities.

Question 8

The tools and technologies used to implement a given project are in the

Accepted Answer

A)  the physical design. 
B)  the conceptual framework. 
C)  enterprise architecture. 
D)  project development environment.

Question 9

Presented below is a list of terms relating to accounting information systems,followed by definitions of those terms.
Required: Match the letter next to each definition with the appropriate term.Each answer will be used only once.
________ 1.Network diagram
________ 2.Parallel operation
________ 3.Modular conversion
________ 4.Project management
________ 5.Cutover point
________ 6.Downtime
________ 7.Bug
________ 8.Critical path
________ 9.Lowballing
A.A moment in time under the direct approach to implementation where the switch to a new system is made
B.Involves running the new and old systems simultaneously before final conversion
C.The percentage of time that equipment is unavailable for use
D.A scheduling technique that depicts the order in which the activities must be performed
E.Purposely or inadvertently submitting unreasonably low time or cost estimates to obtain a contract
F.Tools used to track progress and manage resources for a systems development project
G.Computer programming error that is not detected until the program is in use
H.A list of activities that are crucial in that if any one of them is delayed,the entire project will be delayed
I.An approach to implementation that involves phasing in a new system in segments

Accepted Answer

The answer of Presented below is a list of terms...

Question 10

The ________ ________ Framework provides a structured environment in which to develop software.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ ________ Framework provides a structured...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises:  Network diagram
 Parallel operation
 Modular conversion
 Project management
 Cutover point
 Downtime
 Bug
 Critical path
 Lowballing

Accepted Answer

The Answer of A moment in time under the direct is...

Question 12

The design specifications for a computer program are determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  top management. 
B)  users. 
C)  the design team. 
D)  the computer programmer.

Question 13

Briefly describe the following three methods of converting from an old system to a new system,and give the advantages and disadvantages of each:
• direct approach
• parallel operation
• modular conversion

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the following three methods of...

Question 14

One training method that makes use of current technological advances is computer-assisted training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is a good assumption that employees will learn to use a new system by themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Systems Project Management, implementation, operation, control

Purposely or inadvertently submitting unreasonably low time or cost estimates is known as lowballing.

To determine the activities that are critical to keeping a project on schedule, must be obtained for each individual activity of the project.

The basic resource in any systems project is time.

Regarding Web application coding,one could correctly say that

The Weapons Testing Laboratory is implementing a new computer system.It desires to use the safest final system testing approach.It should choose

In all operational systems it becomes necessary to make changes.A change made because of a computer programming error not detected until the system begins operation is typically caused by a(n)

The first major step in systems implementation is

The tools and technologies used to implement a given project are in the

The Framework provides a structured environment in which to develop software.

Presented below is a list of terms relating to accounting information systems, followed by definitions of those terms. Match the appropriate term with each definition. Each answer will be used only once.

The design specifications for a computer program are determined by

Briefly describe the following three methods of converting from an old system to a new system,and give the advantages and disadvantages of each: • direct approach • parallel operation • modular conversion

One training method that makes use of current technological advances is computer-assisted training.

It is a good assumption that employees will learn to use a new system by themselves.