Question 1

Converting to a new computerized system will typically entail large dollar expenditures to make the new system operative.These monetary expenditures normally are incurred for:
A)Transferring a company's financial data from its present storage media to computerized storage media
B)Testing the operations of the new system before it replaces the old system
C)Establishing good internal controls for the new computerized system
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Converting to a new computerized system involves various costs, including transferring financial data to the new system, testing the new system to ensure it operates correctly, and establishing strong internal controls to secure the system and its data.

Question 2

Which of these is true when designing control procedures for a computer system?
A)Control procedures are irrelevant
B)Control procedures should be designed and implemented after the proposed system is functioning properly
C)Control procedures should be built into the system as it is designed
D)Control procedures should be implemented regardless of their costs

Accepted Answer

Control procedures are most effective when they are integrated into the system from the beginning, ensuring that security and process integrity are foundational aspects of the system's operation. This approach allows for a more seamless and efficient control environment.

Question 3

The choice of developing its own system or acquiring a software package from an external vendor is also called this type of decision:
A)Point-scoring decision
B)Make-or-buy decision
C)Overall feasibility decision
D)PERT decision

Accepted Answer

The choice between developing an in-house system or purchasing an external software package is referred to as a "Make-or-buy decision." This decision involves evaluating whether it is more cost-effective and strategically beneficial to create a custom solution (make) or to purchase a ready-made software (buy) from a vendor.

Question 4

Which of these is not a common dimension in a feasibility study?
A)Technical
B)Operational
C)Schedule
D)all of these are common dimensions

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (Technical, Operational, and Schedule) are indeed common dimensions considered in a feasibility study, making D the correct choice as it states that all these dimensions are common.

Question 5

Within the context of systems studies, a point-scoring system is commonly used:
A)Selecting employees to use for such studies
B)To identify the most productive employees
C)To rank processing alternatives for a given task
D)To rank competing systems when purchasing a system

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

All of these are examples of typical costs that a company will usually incur when switching to a new computer system except the costs of:
A)New computer hardware and software
B)Hiring additional employees
C)Operating the new system
D)Site preparation
E)Lost customers

Accepted Answer

Lost customers are not a direct cost associated with switching to a new computer system. Costs like new hardware and software, hiring, operating the new system, and site preparation are direct and typical expenses. Lost customers are more of an indirect consequence that might result from disruptions or dissatisfaction but are not a standard cost of the transition process itself.

Question 7

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:
A)The organization of the IT department
B)The ability of the systems programmers to write appropriate software
C)The selection of the most advanced computer equipment
D)Giving the systems people a free hand in all changes
E)The participation of top management in the planning process

Accepted Answer

The participation of top management in the planning process is crucial for ensuring that the change aligns with the overall strategic goals of the organization and that it receives the necessary support and resources. Top management's involvement is key to addressing potential resistance and ensuring that the change is effectively communicated and implemented across the organization.

Question 8

Which of these best describes prototyping as used in practice?
A)Reiterative process
B)One-time trial
C)Top management exercise
D)all of these describe prototyping

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of these best describes prototyping as...

Question 9

Which of these are the five feasibility areas that a design team should examine?
A)Technical, legal, social, economic, schedule
B)Economic, software, legal, hardware, schedule
C)Organizational, hardware, operational, legal, economic
D)Schedule, economic, operational, technical, legal

Accepted Answer

The five feasibility areas a design team should examine are schedule, economic, operational, technical, and legal. These areas help in assessing whether a project is viable and sustainable from different perspectives.

Question 10

All of these are common selection criteria for choosing a final software package from a vendor except:
A)Evaluate the performance capabilities of each proposed system
B)Weigh the costs and benefits of each proposed system
C)Evaluate the maintainability of each proposed system
D)all of these are common selection criteria for selection

Accepted Answer

All the options listed (A, B, and C) are indeed common criteria for selecting a final software package from a vendor. Evaluating performance capabilities, weighing costs and benefits, and assessing maintainability are all critical factors in making an informed decision.

Question 11

A complete, ready-to-go system of computer hardware and software is also often called a(n):
A)Turnkey system
B)Canned system
C)Kitchen-sink system
D)All-in-one system

Accepted Answer

A turnkey system is a complete, ready-to-go system that includes both hardware and software, designed so that it can be easily implemented or installed by the buyer without further development or customization.

Question 12

Which one of these design feasibility areas is typically performed by accountants?
A)Economic
B)Organizational
C)Hardware
D)Schedule
E)Social

Accepted Answer

Economic feasibility studies, which assess the cost-effectiveness of a project or solution, are typically performed by accountants. They analyze financial data to determine whether the expected financial benefits outweigh the costs.

Question 13

All of these are advantages of prototyping except:
A)Involves end users and therefore obtains a better definition of user needs
B)Involves top management and therefore better achieves strategic goals
C)Requires a comparatively short period of time
D)all of these are typically advantages of prototyping

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of these is not a common selection criterion when choosing an AIS?
A)Performance capabilities of each proposed system
B)Compatibility of each proposed system with existing systems
C)Vendor stability and support
D)The costs and benefits of each proposed system
E)all of these are common selection criteria

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (performance capabilities, compatibility with existing systems, vendor stability and support, and the analysis of costs and benefits) are common criteria considered when selecting an Accounting Information System (AIS).

Question 15

All of these are examples of typical benefits that a company might enjoy when switching to a new computer system except:
A)Reduced clerical costs
B)Enhanced sales
C)Better customer service
D)Lower hardware and software costs

Accepted Answer

Switching to a new computer system often involves initial costs for hardware and software, making lower costs an unlikely immediate benefit. Benefits typically include reduced clerical costs, enhanced sales, and better customer service due to improved efficiency and capabilities.

Question 16

When designing a computer?based information system, the initial step in the systems design process is to identify:
A)The required outputs
B)The source documents that serve as the basis for input
C)The processing required
D)The computers that will be used
E)The data required for input

Accepted Answer

The initial step in the systems design process is to identify the required outputs, as these determine what inputs and processing steps are necessary to achieve the desired results.

Question 17

Which of these is an alternative to purchasing an AIS or developing one inhouse?
A)Prototyping
B)BPO
C)Change management
D)Direct conversion

Accepted Answer

BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) is an alternative to purchasing an Accounting Information System (AIS) or developing one in-house, as it involves contracting a third-party provider to manage the organization's accounting and financial functions.

Question 18

Which of these is a disadvantage of prototyping?
A)Requires inputs from end users
B)Requires inputs from top management
C)Requires an iterative testing process that takes some time and patience
D)all of these are common disadvantages with prototyping

Accepted Answer

Prototyping involves an iterative testing process that can be time-consuming and requires patience, which can be seen as a disadvantage.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a general objective when designing an AIS?
A)A system should provide information that is timely and relevant for decision making by management and operating personnel
B)The output of a system should be highly accurate
C)A system should have sufficient capacity to accommodate levels of normal activity; any additional capacity proves too costly in the long run
D)A system should be as simple as permitted so that its structure and operation can be easily understood and its procedures easily accomplished
E)A system should be flexible to accommodate changes of a reasonable magnitude when required

Accepted Answer

The objective of an AIS (Accounting Information System) is to have the capacity to accommodate not just levels of normal activity but also peak or unusual levels of activity. Saying any additional capacity proves too costly in the long run does not align with the general objectives of designing an AIS, which prioritize adaptability and scalability to ensure the system remains effective over time.

Question 20

In conducting a feasibility study, operational feasibility refers to whether:
A)A proposed system is attainable given the existing technology
B)A manager can coordinate and control the activities of the systems department
C)An adequate computer site exists for the proposed system
D)The proposed system will produce economic benefits that exceed its costs
E)The system can be used effectively within the operating environment of an organization

Accepted Answer

Operational feasibility assesses whether the proposed system can be effectively integrated and used within the organization's current operational environment.

Quiz 13: Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Converting to a new computerized system will typically entail large dollar expenditures to make the new system operative.These monetary expenditures normally are incurred for:

Which of these is true when designing control procedures for a computer system?

The choice of developing its own system or acquiring a software package from an external vendor is also called this type of decision:

Which of these is not a common dimension in a feasibility study?

Within the context of systems studies, a point-scoring system is commonly used:

All of these are examples of typical costs that a company will usually incur when switching to a new computer system except the costs of:

The most important factor in planning for a major change in a computer-based system is:

Which of these best describes prototyping as used in practice?

Which of these are the five feasibility areas that a design team should examine?

All of these are common selection criteria for choosing a final software package from a vendor except:

A complete, ready-to-go system of computer hardware and software is also often called a(n) :

Which one of these design feasibility areas is typically performed by accountants?

All of these are advantages of prototyping except:

Which of these is not a common selection criterion when choosing an AIS?

All of these are examples of typical benefits that a company might enjoy when switching to a new computer system except:

When designing a computer?based information system, the initial step in the systems design process is to identify:

Which of these is an alternative to purchasing an AIS or developing one inhouse?

Which of these is a disadvantage of prototyping?

Which of the following is not a general objective when designing an AIS?

In conducting a feasibility study, operational feasibility refers to whether: