Deck 20: Systems Design, Implementation and Operation

Question 1

In evaluating input design,the design team must identify

A)a single view so data can be shared.
B)organization and access.
C)types of data input and optimal input methods.
D)what is relevant,complete,and useful.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

All of the four categories of output have pre-specified content and format except for

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

Answer 2

C

Question 3

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

A part of the conceptual design phase is the evaluation of design alternatives.The design team should identify a variety of design alternatives and evaluate them based on several standards.Who is responsible for approving the final design that best meets the organization's needs?

A)IS management
B)the end-users of the system
C)the steering committee
D)the system analyst design team

Question 5

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 6

Who is responsible for identifying and evaluating a variety of design alternatives?

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

Question 7

Structured programming divides the program into small,well-defined modules.Which of the following statements below is correct?

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 8

Once a design alternative has been chosen,the project team is responsible for the development of several conceptual design elements.A decision about how often to produce a certain report falls under the category of which design element?

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

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Everyone who interacts with the newly designed AIS should follow __________ that answer the who,what,where,why,and how questions related to all AIS activities.

A)procedures
B)programs
C)standards
D)none of the above

Question 12

The objective of __________ is to determine the nature,format,content,and timing of printed reports,documents,and screen displays.

A)input design
B)output design
C)report design
D)None of the above are correct.

Question 13

In the file and database design step of the physical systems design phase,it is advantageous to have

A)a compatible format.
B)easy access.
C)timely queries.
D)various capabilities.

Question 14

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 15

The conceptual design phase is the second phase in the systems design life cycle.There are several steps in this phase.Which step listed below is not a valid step made in the second phase of the SDLC?

A)evaluate design alternatives
B)physical systems design
C)prepare a conceptual systems design report
D)prepare design specifications

Question 16

At the end of the conceptual design phase the development team prepares a conceptual systems design report.What item below is not considered a rationale for issuing the 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 17

Which consideration below is not considered important to output design?

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

Question 18

Rules for writing programs are called

A)applications.
B)basic code.
C)common routines.
D)programming standards.

Question 19

What is one activity that is not one of the responsibilities of accountants to help keep a project on track?

A)ensuring that the project is on schedule
B)evaluating and measuring benefits
C)helping programmers write code
D)monitoring costs

Question 20

Program development can be improved by

A)having special codes for input,output,and file maintenance.
B)having users code the programs.
C)using standards to find incorrect logic errors,omissions,or other problems.
D)using structured programming.

Question 21

The initial visual and mental review to discover keying or programming errors is called

A)desk checking.
B)desk correction.
C)desk debugging.
D)desk imaging.

Question 22

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 23

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 24

Which consideration is not of concern in controls design?

A)security
B)alphabetical control
C)audit trail
D)validity

Question 25

__________ 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 26

An implementation plan consists of the various implementation tasks to be accomplished along with a variety of other data and information,such as expected completion dates,cost estimates,and identification of the individuals responsible for each task.The plan should also address the area of risks to successful implementation.Who is responsible for identifying such risk factors?

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

Question 27

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 28

Several types of documentation must be prepared for a new system.The type of documentation that includes operating schedules and file retention requirements is called

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

Question 29

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 planning and conversion phase of the SDLC?

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

Question 30

The physical design stage of the SDLC is the point at which the broad,user-oriented AIS requirements of conceptual design are translated into detailed specifications that are used to code and test the various computer programs.What is the most time-consuming activity found in this phase,or even in the entire SDLC process?

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

Question 31

Control design considerations are important to the physical systems design phase of the SDLC.One concern of control design relates to the pre-numbering of documents to prevent errors or intentional abuse.What is the control design consideration related to this concern?

A)accuracy
B)audit trail
C)numerical control
D)validity

Question 32

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

Question 33

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 34

Which consideration listed below applies to file and database design?

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

Question 35

The implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC incorporates many systems implementation elements.One such element is the development and testing of software programs.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 36

A software program must be changed to accommodate new tax rate values.What is the name of the process used to make such a change?

A)debugging
B)desk checking
C)program maintenance
D)programming

Question 37

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 38

Within the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC,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 39

The first step in developing software is to

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

Question 40

Inadequate testing can lead to serious systems failures.Part of the SDLC process is to adequately test the system being implemented.What is the type of test that determines whether a program is operating as designed?

A)acceptance testing
B)debugging
C)processing of test transactions
D)program walk-through

Question 41

What is the name for the type of testing where copies of real transaction and file records are used rather than hypothetical ones?

A)acceptance testing
B)debugging
C)desk checking
D)program walk-through

Question 42

There are several steps in the data conversion process that must take place in a certain sequence.What is the last step in this process?

A)actual data conversion
B)checking the files for completeness and removing any data inaccuracies or inconsistencies
C)documentation of conversion activities
D)monitoring of the system after the actual data conversion

Question 43

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

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

Question 44

The method of system conversion that implements the new AIS system selectively by system is called _____ conversion.

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

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

Which of the following activities does not pertain to the area of data conversion?

A)changing the data content
B)changing the database
C)changing the file format
D)moving files to a new medium

Question 47

What is 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 one part of the organization,such as a branch
D)the old AIS is terminated as the new AIS is introduced

Question 48

Data conversion requires data to be modified in several ways.Which of the following is not one of the ways?

A)Remove data inconsistencies
B)Validate the new files
C)Identify the files that need to be converted
D)Remove extraneous fields

Question 49

The method of system conversion that immediately terminates the old AIS then the new one is introduced is called _____ conversion.

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

Question 50

A company wishes to introduce and test a new AIS at a branch location before company-wide adoption.This approach is called

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

Question 51

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 52

Some investigation must occur during the postimplementation review process to prepare the report and wrap-up systems development activities.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 53

The method of system conversion that implements the new AIS system in one branch of an organization is called _____ conversion.

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

Question 54

The data conversion process of the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC can be a tedious and time-consuming task.Data files may need to be modified in any of several ways.What is an example of modifying the medium of data files?

A)adding or deleting fields or records
B)changing from tapes to disks
C)changing the file format
D)changing the storage capacity of the file format

Question 55

Test transaction processing 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

"Conversion" in the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC is the task of changing from an old system to a new system.What is the name for the type of conversion where the old AIS is immediately terminated as the new AIS is introduced?

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

Question 57

The method of system conversion that operates the old and the new AIS systems simultaneously is called _____ conversion.

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

Question 58

The final step in the SDLC is that of the operation and maintenance of the new system.What is the final activity in the systems development process?

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 59

The final step in the data conversion process is to

A)remove extraneous fields.
B)document the conversion activities.
C)validate the new files.
D)update files with transactions that have taken place during the conversion.

Question 60

In __________,old and new systems are operated simultaneously for a period of time.

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

Question 61

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 62

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 63

Debugging is an activity that is most closely related to which of the following?

A)Desk checking
B)Structured programming
C)Program maintenance
D)Hierarchical program design

Question 64

How can accountants help in the SDLC process?

Question 65

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

Question 66

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 67

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 68

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 69

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 70

Performing revisions to existing program code is an example of

A)debugging.
B)structured programming.
C)program maintenance.
D)hierarchical program design

Question 71

What is the purpose of a conceptual systems design report?

Question 72

Subdividing program code into small,well-defined modules is

A)debugging.
B)structured programming.
C)program maintenance.
D)hierarchical program design

Question 73

What are the different methods of testing a system?

Question 74

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 75

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

Question 76

What are the different types of documentation that should be prepared for a new system?

Question 77

What are the controls design considerations in a new AIS?

Question 78

What is a post-implementation review? What are the activities involved in a post-implementation review?

Question 79

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

Question 80

Developing program code by adding successively more detail is

A)debugging.
B)structured programming.
C)program maintenance.
D)hierarchical program design