Deck 22: Systems Design, implementation, and Operation

Question 1

What is the most time-consuming activity in the physical design stage of the systems development life cycle (SDLC),or perhaps even in the entire SDLC process?

A) controls design
B) input design
C) output design
D) program design

Answer 1

D

Question 2

At what point in the systems development life cycle does the company determine how the conceptual AIS design is to be implemented?

A) the conceptual design phase
B) the implementation and conversion phase
C) the physical design phase
D) the systems analysis phase

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

A) Structured programming divides programs into well-defined segments to reduce complexity.
B) Structured programming is used to debug logic errors in programs.
C) Structured programming is accomplished by using a flowchart to guide design.
D) Structured programming pieces together standard code strings into a completed program.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Developing a general framework for implementing user requirements and solving problems identified in the analysis phase occurs in which phase of the SDLC?

A) conceptual systems design
B) implementation and conversion
C) operations and maintenance
D) physical design

Question 5

Which of the following statements below is correct about modules of computer code created during program design?

A) Modules interact with each other directly and also through the control module.
B) Modules interact with each other directly.
C) Modules interact with only the control module.
D) Modules primarily, but not always, interact with the control module.

Question 6

All of the following reports have pre-specified content and format except

A) demand reports.
B) scheduled reports.
C) special-purpose analysis reports.
D) triggered exception reports.

Question 7

Physical input design considerations include

A) which transactions to enter.
B) layout of source documents.
C) types of data input and optimal input methods.
D) cost of collecting and storing data.

Question 8

Who is responsible for evaluating the design alternatives and selecting the one that best meets the organization's needs?

A) design team
B) implementation committee
C) steering committee
D) systems analysts

Question 9

The decision about how often to produce a certain report is part of which conceptual design specification element?

A) data storage
B) input
C) output
D) processing procedures and operations

Question 10

Which of the following is not a reason for preparing the conceptual systems design report?

A) It can be used to guide physical systems design activities.
B) It communicates how management and user information needs will be met.
C) It discusses the design alternatives that were not selected for the project.
D) It helps the steering committee assess system feasibility.

Question 11

Program design

A) spans all five stages of the system development life cycle.
B) includes writing computer code.
C) includes debugging logic errors.
D) is described by all the above.

Question 12

Which of the following lists represent the sequence of elements in developing the conceptual design specifications?

A) input, data storage, processing procedures and operations, and output
B) input, output, data storage, and processing procedures and operations
C) output, data storage, input, and processing procedures and operations
D) processing procedures and operations, input, data storage, and output

Question 13

Which of the following is not a consideration in procedures and controls design?

A) Are customer data stored in alphabetical order in a master file?
B) Are payments made only to legitimate vendors?
C) Are data processed and stored accurately?
D) Can the system be modified without affecting system availability?

Question 14

Which consideration below is not considered important to output design?

A) format
B) location
C) medium
D) source

Question 15

The project team wants to find the most efficient way to collect data in order to prepare a report on sales per store.Which element in design specifications will deal with the decision?

A) data collection
B) input
C) output
D) processing procedures

Question 16

One of the purposes of the ________ is to guide physical systems design activities.

A) conceptual systems design report
B) physical systems design report
C) program design
D) systems analysis report

Question 17

For file and database design,it is advantageous to have

A) all data in compatible format.
B) easy access to the system.
C) a printout of the data dictionary.
D) copies of necessary reports.

Question 18

The sales department wants to make sure that all customer inquiries are answered in real-time.Which of the following controls design considerations will deal with this concern?

A) security
B) authorization
C) accuracy
D) audit trail

Question 19

Which of the following is a consideration during file and database design?

A) form size
B) format
C) medium
D) organization

Question 20

The accountant wants to make sure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors.Which of the following control considerations will deal with this concern?

A) security
B) accuracy
C) authorization
D) validity

Question 21

Which of the following describes a phase-in conversion?

A) Both the old and new AIS are operated simultaneously.
B) Elements of the old AIS are replaced gradually with elements of the new AIS.
C) The new AIS is introduced into a segment, rather than the whole organization.
D) The old AIS is terminated as the new AIS is introduced.

Question 22

Which of the following is the final step in the data conversion process?

A) data conversion
B) testing the system
C) documentation of conversion activities
D) monitoring of the system after data conversion

Question 23

Which factor is not investigated during the post-implementation review?

A) accuracy
B) benefits
C) completion
D) costs

Question 24

Step-by-step reviews of procedures or program logic early in the system design that focus on inputs,files,outputs,and data flows are called

A) acceptance tests.
B) operating tests.
C) processing of test transactions.
D) walk-throughs.

Question 25

Flowcharts,record layouts,decision tables,and related items are part of

A) determining user needs.
B) documenting the program.
C) testing the program.
D) training program users.

Question 26

In which phase of the systems development life cycle would changing tax rates in a software program be accomplished?

A) maintenance
B) operations
C) program design
D) implementation

Question 27

What type of system test uses copies of real transaction and file records?

A) acceptance test
B) debugging
C) process test data
D) walk-through

Question 28

What is used as the basis for management to make a "go/no go" decision regarding whether to proceed from the physical design phase to the implementation and conversion phase of the systems development life cycle?

A) conceptual system design report
B) physical systems design report
C) systems design report
D) implementation planning design report

Question 29

Within the implementation planning and conversion phase of the systems development life cycle,analysts must ________ before they can ________.

A) complete documentation; test software programs
B) install and test software; test software programs
C) test software programs; test the system
D) test the system; select and train personnel

Question 30

In what type of conversion are old and new systems operated simultaneously for a period of time?

A) direct conversion
B) parallel conversion
C) phase-in conversion
D) pilot conversion

Question 31

Who is responsible for identifying such risk factors in an implementation plan?

A) implementation team
B) steering committee
C) systems analysis team
D) systems development team

Question 32

Effective AIS training involves

A) instruction on new hardware and software.
B) orientation to new policies and operations.
C) planning and scheduling so it occurs before system testing and conversion.
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 33

What type of system test determines whether a program is operating as designed?

A) acceptance test
B) debugging
C) process test data
D) walk-through

Question 34

The first step in program design is to

A) determine user needs.
B) develop a plan.
C) hire program users.
D) write program instructions.

Question 35

Several types of documentation must be prepared for a new system.The type of documentation that includes the files and databases accessed and file retention requirements is called

A) development documentation.
B) operations documentation.
C) reference documentation.
D) user documentation.

Question 36

________ is the process of installing hardware and software and getting the AIS up and running.

A) Conceptual design
B) Physical design
C) Systems analysis
D) Systems implementation

Question 37

What type of conversion terminates the old system as soon as the new system is ready?

A) direct conversion
B) parallel conversion
C) phase-in conversion
D) pilot conversion

Question 38

Which of the following activities is not part of data conversion?

A) changing data content
B) moving file servers
C) changing file formats
D) moving files to a new storage medium

Question 39

One process used to uncover and eliminate program errors is known as

A) black box testing.
B) debugging.
C) desk checking.
D) white box testing.

Question 40

Implementing a new system at a branch location before company-wide adoption is called

A) direct conversion.
B) parallel conversion.
C) phase-in conversion.
D) pilot conversion.

Question 41

What factors does a steering committee consider when evaluating different system designs?

Question 42

Which of the following is not one of the types of documentation that should be prepared for a new system?

A) Management
B) Operations
C) User
D) Development

Question 43

Which of the following is the final activity in the systems development life cycle?

A) monitoring of the system
B) ongoing maintenance activities
C) preparation of the post-implementation review report
D) user acceptance of the post-implementation review report

Question 44

What are the purposes of a conceptual systems design report?

Question 45

Acceptance tests involve

A) managers observing the operation of the system by "walking through" the IT department.
B) processing hypothetical data that are designed to identify errors in the system.
C) processing copies of real transactions in order to determine whether or not the system meets requirements.
D) a thorough review of the procedures and program logic of the system.

Question 46

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,I need you to do something for me.Query sales data for the first quarter and pull out all of the invoices that include the snow blower discount.I need a count and the total amount of the discount.Thanks." This is an example of a

A) scheduled report.
B) special-purpose analysis report.
C) triggered exception report.
D) demand report.

Question 47

Phil in Marketing got a call from Fred at regional headquarters."Phil,I just got the quarterly sales report for your district.You beat your quota again,you son of a gun!" This is an example of a

A) scheduled report.
B) special-purpose analysis report.
C) triggered exception report.
D) demand report.

Question 48

Walk-throughs are system tests that involve

A) managers observing the operation of the system by "walking through" the IT department.
B) processing hypothetical data that are designed to identify errors in the system.
C) processing copies of real transactions in order to determine whether or not the system meets requirements.
D) a thorough review of the procedures and program logic of the system.

Question 49

Subdividing program code into small,well-defined modules is

A) called debugging.
B) known as structured programming.
C) part of program maintenance.
D) done during testing.

Question 50

What is systems implementation? How do you plan for it?

Question 51

Performing revisions to existing program code is an example of

A) debugging.
B) structured programming.
C) program maintenance.
D) walk through.

Question 52

How can accountants help in the systems development life cycle (SDLC)process?

Question 53

Phil in Marketing got a call from Chuck in ITS."Phil,the system just generated a stock-out report.I wanted to give you a heads up.I'm sending it right over." This is an example of a

A) scheduled report.
B) special-purpose analysis report.
C) triggered exception report.
D) demand report.

Question 54

Chuck in ITS got a call from Phil in Marketing."Chuck,you know that inventory report I had you guys prepare for me last year? Well,I need you to run it again and send it over in hard copy.Thanks." This is an example of a

A) scheduled report.
B) special-purpose analysis report.
C) triggered exception report.
D) demand report.

Question 55

Processing test data involves

A) managers observing the operation of the system by "walking through" the IT department.
B) processing hypothetical data that are designed to identify errors in the system.
C) processing copies of real transactions in order to determine whether or not the system meets requirements.
D) a thorough review of the procedures and program logic of the system.

Question 56

Which of the following is the most costly and least risky method of converting from one system to another?

A) Direct
B) Parallel
C) Pilot
D) Phase-in

Question 57

Which of the following is the least costly and most risky method of converting from one system to another?

A) Direct
B) Parallel
C) Pilot
D) Phase-in

Question 58

An analyst who asks the question,"Does the system produce actual and complete data?" is investigating what postimplementation factor?

A) accuracy
B) compatibility
C) goals and objectives
D) reliability

Question 59

Describe at least four considerations during controls design.

Question 60

Which of the following is not one of the ways data may need to be modified during data conversion?

A) Resolve data inconsistencies
B) Validate new files
C) Identify files to be converted
D) Remove unnecessary fields from data files

Question 61

Describe the eight basic steps in program design.

Question 62

Describe the different types of documentation that should be prepared for a new system.

Question 63

Describe the post-implementation review activity.

Question 64

What is the objective of output design? What are the output design considerations? What are the various categories of outputs?

Question 65

Describe structured programming.

Question 66

Write one question that should be asked about each of the controls design considerations.

Question 67

Describe the approaches to system conversion.

Question 68

Describe the different methods of testing a system.

Question 69

What output design considerations should be analyzed as part of the physical system design phase?

Question 70

Describe the conceptual systems design phase and identify the elements of conceptual design specifications?