Acct 315 ch 21(Correct answers)
1) Identify the statement below that is false with regards to the development of an AIS. correct
answers A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period.
When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the conceptual design phase of the SDLC
correct answers A) becomes a make-or-buy decision.
3) When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the physical design phase of the SDLC
correct answers A) does not involve designing and coding, although modifications may still need
to be made.
When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the implementation and conversion phase
of the SDLC does not correct answers D) include A and C above.
When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the maintenance aspect of the operations
and maintenance phase of the SDLC correct answers C) is usually the responsibility of the
vendor.
When a systems vendor provides both the software and hardware needed to run a system as a
package, this is known as correct answers A) a turnkey system.
7) Identify one major drawback that is frequently associated with canned software. correct
answers C) Canned software may not meet all of a company's information or data processing
needs.
8) Which statement is true regarding canned software and the SDLC? correct answers B)
Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the SDLC process.
The reasons for ________ are to simplify the decision-making process, reduce errors, provide
time savings, and avoid potential disagreements correct answers D) sending out a request for a
proposal
When a request for proposal (RFP) is solicited based on ________, total costs are usually lower
and less time is required for vendor preparation and company evaluation. correct answers C)
exact hardware and software specifications
11) Information provided to potential vendors on a Request For Proposal should include correct
answers B) detailed specifications for the AIS.
________ is a performance evaluation approach that evaluates systems based on the weighted
score of criteria and points correct answers B) Point scoring
________ and ________ are approaches to evaluating vendor proposals that do not incorporate
dollar estimates of costs or benefits correct answers B) Point scoring; requirements drafting
, The more information a company provides vendors in its request for proposal, the better the
chances of receiving a system that meets the organization's requirements. Which of the below
statements identifies why errors may decrease? correct answers C) The chances of overlooking
important factors are reduced.
15) What is the first step a company should take when evaluating requests for proposals? correct
answers Eliminate proposals that are missing important information or fail to meet minimum
requirements.
16) The ________ method calculates and compares the processing times of different AIS to
compare system performance. correct answers A) benchmark problem
What is a drawback to using the requirement costing method of software and hardware
evaluation? correct answers B) Intangible factors such as reliability and vendor support are
overlooked.
Carmie Iria, the director of a systems project committee, has received management approval for
the implementation of a new accounting information system. After sending out an RFP to
multiple vendors, the committee settled on purchasing a system from Optibase, a vendor who
will provide the company with all of the required hardware and software. Carmie's committee
has opted to purchase correct answers B) a turnkey system.
Carmie Iria, the director of a systems project committee, has received management approval for
the implementation of a new accounting information system. After sending out an RFP to
multiple vendors, the committee settled on purchasing a system from Sysys, a vendor who will
provide a standard software package and post-sale technical support. Carmie's committee has
decided to go with correct answers A) canned software.
20) What is a benchmark problem? correct answers B) a method used to compare the efficiency
of alternative accounting information systems
Which of the following is a method for comparing alternative vendor proposals for development
of an accounting information system when the vendors differ with regard to their ability to meet
the project criteria? correct answers A) point scoring
22) Software as a Service (SaaS) refers to Web-based computing services provided by a(n)
correct answers A) application service provider (ASP).
28) According to Deloitte & Touche, most chief information officers correct answers C) expect
to replace their current information system(s) with commercially available packages.
29) Who is typically responsible for installing turnkey systems? correct answers B) the vendor
who provides the system
30) ________ are one example of a cloud computing solution. correct answers A) Application
service providers
1) Identify the statement below that is false with regards to the development of an AIS. correct
answers A) A newly designed AIS always meets user needs for a time period.
When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the conceptual design phase of the SDLC
correct answers A) becomes a make-or-buy decision.
3) When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the physical design phase of the SDLC
correct answers A) does not involve designing and coding, although modifications may still need
to be made.
When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the implementation and conversion phase
of the SDLC does not correct answers D) include A and C above.
When canned software is used for systems acquisition, the maintenance aspect of the operations
and maintenance phase of the SDLC correct answers C) is usually the responsibility of the
vendor.
When a systems vendor provides both the software and hardware needed to run a system as a
package, this is known as correct answers A) a turnkey system.
7) Identify one major drawback that is frequently associated with canned software. correct
answers C) Canned software may not meet all of a company's information or data processing
needs.
8) Which statement is true regarding canned software and the SDLC? correct answers B)
Companies that buy, rather than develop, AIS software can still follow the SDLC process.
The reasons for ________ are to simplify the decision-making process, reduce errors, provide
time savings, and avoid potential disagreements correct answers D) sending out a request for a
proposal
When a request for proposal (RFP) is solicited based on ________, total costs are usually lower
and less time is required for vendor preparation and company evaluation. correct answers C)
exact hardware and software specifications
11) Information provided to potential vendors on a Request For Proposal should include correct
answers B) detailed specifications for the AIS.
________ is a performance evaluation approach that evaluates systems based on the weighted
score of criteria and points correct answers B) Point scoring
________ and ________ are approaches to evaluating vendor proposals that do not incorporate
dollar estimates of costs or benefits correct answers B) Point scoring; requirements drafting
, The more information a company provides vendors in its request for proposal, the better the
chances of receiving a system that meets the organization's requirements. Which of the below
statements identifies why errors may decrease? correct answers C) The chances of overlooking
important factors are reduced.
15) What is the first step a company should take when evaluating requests for proposals? correct
answers Eliminate proposals that are missing important information or fail to meet minimum
requirements.
16) The ________ method calculates and compares the processing times of different AIS to
compare system performance. correct answers A) benchmark problem
What is a drawback to using the requirement costing method of software and hardware
evaluation? correct answers B) Intangible factors such as reliability and vendor support are
overlooked.
Carmie Iria, the director of a systems project committee, has received management approval for
the implementation of a new accounting information system. After sending out an RFP to
multiple vendors, the committee settled on purchasing a system from Optibase, a vendor who
will provide the company with all of the required hardware and software. Carmie's committee
has opted to purchase correct answers B) a turnkey system.
Carmie Iria, the director of a systems project committee, has received management approval for
the implementation of a new accounting information system. After sending out an RFP to
multiple vendors, the committee settled on purchasing a system from Sysys, a vendor who will
provide a standard software package and post-sale technical support. Carmie's committee has
decided to go with correct answers A) canned software.
20) What is a benchmark problem? correct answers B) a method used to compare the efficiency
of alternative accounting information systems
Which of the following is a method for comparing alternative vendor proposals for development
of an accounting information system when the vendors differ with regard to their ability to meet
the project criteria? correct answers A) point scoring
22) Software as a Service (SaaS) refers to Web-based computing services provided by a(n)
correct answers A) application service provider (ASP).
28) According to Deloitte & Touche, most chief information officers correct answers C) expect
to replace their current information system(s) with commercially available packages.
29) Who is typically responsible for installing turnkey systems? correct answers B) the vendor
who provides the system
30) ________ are one example of a cloud computing solution. correct answers A) Application
service providers
