Question 1

PERT charts and Gantt charts can be used to analyse:
A)Financial feasibility
B)Technical feasibility
C)Schedule feasibility
D)Strategic feasibility

Accepted Answer

PERT charts and Gantt charts are primarily used for scheduling and project management, making schedule feasibility the most relevant option from the given choices. While they may indirectly impact financial, technical, and strategic feasibility, their primary purpose is to ensure a project can be completed within a reasonable timeline.

Question 2

Making requirement analysis of a new system:
A)is purely a technical task
B)cannot be a social task
C)is both a technical task and a social task
D)is neither a technical task or a social task

Accepted Answer

Requirement analysis of a new system is both a technical task and a social task. It involves technical expertise to understand the requirements of the system and design it accordingly, but it also requires social skills to communicate with stakeholders, understand their needs, and ensure their buy-in for the project. Therefore, it cannot be purely a technical task or solely a social task.

Question 3

The task of selecting the most feasible alternative normally rests with:
A)board of directors
B)the IT department
C)the systems development steering committee
D)the operation managers

Accepted Answer

The systems development steering committee is specifically responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of information systems, including selecting the most feasible alternatives. The board of directors may have final approval, but delegation of this responsibility to the systems development steering committee is common practice. The IT department and operations managers may provide input, but the ultimate decision-making authority should generally rest with the steering committee.

Question 4

What is the advantage of adopting the system development lifecycle (SDLC)approach?
A)Development is very rapid.
B)It is the cheapest approach.
C)The final system is well documented.
D)It is flexible if the user changes the requirements.

Accepted Answer

The advantage of adopting the SDLC approach is that the final system is well documented, which helps in maintaining and upgrading the system. SDLC also ensures that each phase of development is planned, tested, and validated. It may not be the cheapest or most flexible approach, but it emphasizes quality and reliability.

Question 5

Organisations face the need for systems development for various reasons.Which of the following is one of these reasons?
A)New accounting requirements.
B)A new strategic opportunity has been identified that will allow the business to improve its strategic position.
C)New regulatory requirements.
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are valid reasons for organizations to need systems development. New accounting requirements or regulations may require organizations to update their systems to comply with new laws or standards. A new strategic opportunity may require new systems to be developed to support improved business positions. Therefore, all of the options are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following statement is not true?
A)A new system should reserve a reasonable amount of computing power and data storage capacity for future needs.
B)Identifying the key events that occur within a business process and how well the current system handles these events can be a powerful way to identify problems in the current system.
C)Adding new and more powerful hardware to a system can always improve the system's performance.
D)Sometimes a new software system,even if it still operates on existing hardware,can bring about significant increase in transaction processing speed

Accepted Answer

Adding new and more powerful hardware to a system does not always guarantee improvement in the system's performance. The system's architecture, software, and other factors may also impact performance.

Question 7

Which of the following statements regarding accounting systems is not true is not true?
A)Large organisations will find simple accounting system hard to satisfy their needs.
B)ERP systems are also suitable for small organisations.
C)Medium-sized organisations are better off using mid-range accounting systems.
D)None of the options is correct.

Accepted Answer

ERP systems are not suitable for small organizations because they are too complex and expensive.

Question 8

Technical feasibility does not involve:
A)assessing how well the organisation's existing technology infrastructure meets the requirements of the proposed system
B)assessing what new technology is required to meet the demand of the proposed system
C)assessing whether the organisation has enough technology capability to maintain the system.
D)assessing different design options for the proposed system and weighing them up against the organisation's existing technical resources and the resource that are available for purchase

Accepted Answer

Technical feasibility does not involve assessing whether the organization has enough technology capability to maintain the system. It only involves assessing the existing technology infrastructure and determining what new technology is required to meet the proposed system's demands. It also involves considering different design options and weighing them up against the organization's existing technical resources and the resources available for purchase. However, maintaining the system is a different aspect that falls under operational feasibility.

Question 9

Systems problems and opportunities cannot be identified through:
A)user and stakeholder feedback
B)a periodic review of system operations
C)observing the system in action by watching users
D)examining system documentations

Accepted Answer

Examining system documentation alone may not reveal current problems or opportunities, as it might not reflect real-time issues or user experiences.

Question 10

Normally,systems design can take two perspectives:
A)the software perspective and the hardware perspective
B)the logical perspective and the physical perspective
C)the internal perspective and the external perspective
D)the technical perspective and the social perspective

Accepted Answer

The two perspectives of systems design are usually referred to as the logical perspective and the physical perspective. The logical perspective, also known as the software perspective, involves designing the software system, focusing on the functional requirements and ensuring that the software meets the user's expectations. The physical perspective, also known as the hardware perspective, involves designing the system's physical components, such as computers, servers, and networking devices, to ensure that they work seamlessly together to provide the desired functionality.

Question 11

When considering new opportunities for technology within the organisation,it is critical to consider:
A)whether the technology is the latest available
B)whether the technology aligns with the overall organisational strategy
C)whether the technology is user friendly
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

While all the options listed may be important considerations in evaluating new technology options, the most critical factor to consider is whether the technology aligns with the overall organizational strategy. Implementing new technology that does not align with the stated goals and objectives of the organization can lead to wasted resources and negative outcomes.

Question 12

A successful implementation of an ERP system is:
A)Complex
B)Time-consuming
C)Expensive
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

Implementing an ERP system typically involves complexity, significant time investment, and high costs, making all the options correct.

Question 13

Which of the following must be involved in each stage of systems development to ensure that adequate internal controls are built into the new system as it is designed?
A)Executives
B)Internal auditors
C)External auditors
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

Internal auditors specialize in evaluating internal controls, and their involvement in each stage of systems development can ensure that the new system is designed with appropriate internal controls in place. While executives and external auditors may also have valuable input, they may not have the same level of expertise specifically in internal controls as internal auditors do. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Question 14

Persons making requirement analysis of a new system should:
A)try to accommodate the needs of all users
B)adhere to the systems development scope
C)concentrate on what the system needs to do rather than the impact of organisational structure and individual roles brought about the new system
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

Adhering to the systems development scope ensures that the requirements analysis stays focused on the specific goals and objectives of the new system, and helps avoid scope creep or unnecessary features that may not be relevant to the project. Trying to accommodate the needs of all users and concentrating solely on what the system needs to do without considering the impact on organizational structure and individual roles can lead to a system that does not meet the needs of the organization as a whole.

Question 15

Building in internal controls after the systems design phase is a _______ process compared to building them in at the time the systems development occurs:
A)costly but efficient
B)inexpensive but inefficient
C)costly and inefficient
D)inexpensive and efficient

Accepted Answer

Building in internal controls after systems development will require additional resources, time, and costs to retrofit the controls into the existing system, which can make the process costly and inefficient. In contrast, building internal controls during the systems development process itself can be relatively inexpensive and efficient because the controls are integrated into the system design from the beginning.

Question 16

Which of the following regarding the system design phase is correct?
A)The determination of outputs precedes that of inputs.
B)The determination of inputs precedes that of outputs.
C)The determination of inputs and outputs should be conducted simultaneously.
D)Order is not relevant when determining inputs and outputs.

Accepted Answer

In system design, determining outputs first helps to understand what the system needs to achieve, which then guides the identification of necessary inputs.

Question 17

In many cases,the accountant or internal auditor will have to use logical and physical dataflow diagrams and systems flowcharts to document their systems because:
A)systems documentations simply do not exist
B)existing systems documentations are no longer up to date
C)they want to understand what the current system does and how the system needs to be changed
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the options are correct reasons why an accountant or internal auditor may use logical and physical dataflow diagrams and systems flowcharts to document their systems. In some cases, systems documentations simply don't exist, while in other cases existing documentation may no longer be up-to-date. By using these diagrams and flowcharts, the individuals can also gain a better understanding of what the current system does and how it needs to be changed or improved. Therefore, any combination of these reasons may apply in a given situation, making option D the best choice.

Question 18

Customers complain to an organisation about a system that bills them incorrectly.As a result,the organisation decided to implement a new billing system.This is an example of identifying system development opportunities through:
A)user and stakeholder feedback
B)a periodic review of system operations
C)observing the system in action by watching users
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes customers providing feedback about a problem with the billing system. Therefore, the best option for identifying system development opportunities is through user and stakeholder feedback.

Question 19

Feasibility analysis does not involve determining whether:
A)the new system costs too much
B)the users within the organisation will accept the new system
C)the new system can be built within a specific period
D)the legal environment is suitable for the new system

Accepted Answer

Feasibility analysis involves determining the practicality and effectiveness of a new system or project. It typically includes assessing technical, economic, operational, and scheduling factors. User acceptance, while important, is not a factor that is typically assessed during feasibility analysis.

Question 20

Strategic feasibility refers to:
A)whether the proposed system can generate strategic benefits
B)how well the proposed system alternative meets its strategic position
C)how well the proposed systems development alternative fits with the organisation's existing operating environment and strategy
D)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

Strategic feasibility refers to all of the options listed in the question. It involves evaluating the potential strategic benefits of the proposed system, assessing how well it aligns with the organization's existing strategy and operating environment, and determining how well it supports the organization's strategic position. Therefore, all options are correct, making D the best choice.

Quiz 14: Systems Development

PERT charts and Gantt charts can be used to analyse:

Making requirement analysis of a new system:

The task of selecting the most feasible alternative normally rests with:

What is the advantage of adopting the system development lifecycle (SDLC) approach?

Organisations face the need for systems development for various reasons.Which of the following is one of these reasons?

Which of the following statement is not true?

Which of the following statements regarding accounting systems is not true is not true?

Technical feasibility does not involve:

Systems problems and opportunities cannot be identified through:

Normally,systems design can take two perspectives:

When considering new opportunities for technology within the organisation,it is critical to consider:

A successful implementation of an ERP system is:

Which of the following must be involved in each stage of systems development to ensure that adequate internal controls are built into the new system as it is designed?

Persons making requirement analysis of a new system should:

Building in internal controls after the systems design phase is a _______ process compared to building them in at the time the systems development occurs:

Which of the following regarding the system design phase is correct?

In many cases,the accountant or internal auditor will have to use logical and physical dataflow diagrams and systems flowcharts to document their systems because:

Customers complain to an organisation about a system that bills them incorrectly.As a result,the organisation decided to implement a new billing system.This is an example of identifying system development opportunities through:

Feasibility analysis does not involve determining whether:

Strategic feasibility refers to: