Question 1

When canned software is used for systems acquisition,the maintenance aspect of the operations and maintenance phase of the SDLC

Accepted Answer

A) is more costly. 
B) is not necessary and is eliminated. 
C) is usually the responsibility of the vendor. 
D) requires trained personnel.

Question 2

Who should maintain control of access to date in a user-created system with proper controls?

Accepted Answer

A) end-users 
B) management 
C) the IT department 
D) a help desk

Question 3

Carmie Iria,the director of a systems project committee,has received management approval for the implementation of a new accounting information system.After sending out an RFP to multiple vendors,the committee settled on purchasing a system from Sysys,a vendor who will provide a standard software package and post-sale technical support.Carmie's committee has decided to go with

Accepted Answer

A) canned software. 
B) a turnkey system. 
C) an outsourced system. 
D) an end-user developed system.

Question 4

Identify the system below where development would not likely benefit from treating a prototype.

Accepted Answer

A) decision support systems 
B) executive information systems 
C) expert systems 
D) systems that cross a number of organizational boundaries

Question 5

Describe the difficulties that could be encountered when developing an AIS.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

What are the three methods to obtain a new information system? What is a turnkey system?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following were CASE tools not designed to do?

Accepted Answer

A) replace skilled designers 
B) plan,analyze,design,program,and maintain an information system 
C) automate important aspects of the software development process 
D) enhance the efforts of managers in understanding information needs

Question 8

Firms should consider preparing a software prototype if the application

Accepted Answer

A) will be used for a critical function like inventory management. 
B) automates a structured task. 
C) can be produced using outside developers. 
D) inputs and outputs are not clearly defined.

Question 9

The reasons for ________ are to simplify the decision-making process,reduce errors,provide time savings,and avoid potential disagreements.

Accepted Answer

A) leasing 
B) outsourcing 
C) prototyping 
D) sending out a request for a proposal

Question 10

Identify one of the benefits associated with procuring software from application service providers.

Accepted Answer

A) lower cost 
B) scalability 
C) greater effectiveness 
D) faster processing speed

Question 11

End-user computing is likely to result in a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) well tested system. 
B) well documented system. 
C) rapidly developed system. 
D) efficient system.

Question 12

As part of the bidding process required for bidding on providing a new software system to Kinect Incorporated,Thorton Wilder prepared diagrams that represent input and output screenshots.These diagrams are an example of

Accepted Answer

A) CASE. 
B) an operational prototype. 
C) a RFP. 
D) a nonoperational prototype.

Question 13

True or False: Business process management (BPM)evolved from business process reengineering (BPR)because BPR had such a high success rate that firms wanted to expand it to cover all aspects of a firm's business process operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify the system below that end users should not be allowed to develop.

Accepted Answer

A) a payroll processing program 
B) a program that performs "what-if" statistical modeling 
C) developing an application using prewritten software such as a spreadsheet or database system 
D) preparing a schedule or list such as a depreciation schedule

Question 15

Which of the following is not an element of managing a business process "end to end"?

Accepted Answer

A) identifying process experts to oversee specific functions across units 
B) designating a process owner 
C) setting performance standards 
D) establishing control and monitoring processes

Question 16

The more information a company provides vendors in its request for proposal,the better the chances of receiving a system that meets the organization's requirements.Which of the below statements identifies why errors may decrease?

Accepted Answer

A) All responses are in the same format and based on the same information. 
B) Both parties possess the same expectations and pertinent information is captured in writing. 
C) The chances of overlooking important factors are reduced. 
D) The same information is provided to all vendors.

Question 17

Identify one disadvantage in prototyping.

Accepted Answer

A) Developers may shortchange the testing and documentation process. 
B) Errors are likely to be detected and eliminated early in the development process. 
C) Prototyping may be less costly than other approaches. 
D) Prototyping usually produces a better definition of user needs than other approaches.

Exam 21: Ais Development Strategies