Question 1

A(n) ____________________ is a representative user workload, processed on each vendor's proposed system configuration, to obtain comparative throughput measures.

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Question 2

Defining requirements such as the amount of data to be stored, functional layouts for computer inquiry screens and reports, and processing response times are part of developing the __________________ for the selected design.

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Question 3

Systems operation includes systems maintenance and __________________________________.

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Question 4

A(n) _________________________ is a firm providing information processing services, including hardware and software for a fee

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Question 5

Interviews that are conducted with personnel outside the organization are called ______________________________.

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Question 6

___________________________________ reflects a set of procedures performed to complete the design contained in the approved systems design document and to test, install, and begin to use the new or revised information system.

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Question 7

____________________ benefits are those that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as those that result from having improved information.

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Question 8

____________________ benefits are those that can be reasonably quantified, such as reduced equipment costs and increased revenues.

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Question 9

Structured system design is a set of procedures performed to convert the _____________________ into a design that can be implemented on the organization's computer system.

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Question 10

_________________________ are incurred only once to get the system operational.

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Question 11

The ________________________________________ documents the system design and summarizes the implementation, training, and test plans.

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Question 12

A(n) ____________________ cost is one that cannot be reasonably quantified, such as productivity losses caused by low employee morale.

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Question 13

Of the three approaches to systems implementation presented in the text, the ____________________ approach is the riskiest.

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Question 14

A(n) ____________________ benefit is one that is directly attributable to the system or the system change, such as reduced personnel costs.

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Question 15

____________________ costs are associate with but not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

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Question 16

In the ____________________ approach to systems implementation, both the new and old systems operate together for a period of time.

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Question 17

____________________ benefits are not directly attributable to the system or the system change.

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Question 18

A computer system's ____________________ is the quantity of work performed in a period of time.

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Question 19

A(n) ______________________________ is a document used to solicit from prospective vendors their plans for providing hardware, software, and services.

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Question 20

A(n) ____________________ cost is one that can be reasonably quantified, such as software purchase and insurance.

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Quiz 17: Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems