AIS Chapter 5 Flashcards - Quizlet

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Which statement is correct? The source program library stores application programs
in source code form
a.compiled programs are
very susceptible to
unauthorized modification
b.the source program
library stores application
programs in source code
form
c.modifications are made to
programs in machine code
language
d.the source program
library management system
increases operating
efficiency
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Which statement is not An audit objective for systems maintenance is to detect

true? unauthorized access to application databases
a.An audit objective for

systems maintenance is to
detect unauthorized access
to application databases.
b.An audit objective for
ensure that applications are
free from errors.
c.An audit objective for
verify that user requests for
maintenance reconcile to
program version numbers.
d.An audit objective for
ensure that the production
libraries are protected from
unauthorized access.
The benefits of the object- This approach does not require input from accountants
oriented approach to and auditors
systems design include all
of the following except
a.this approach does not

require input from
accountants and auditors
b.development time is
reduced
c.a standard module once
tested does not have to be
retested until changes are
made
d.system maintenance
activities are simplified
A commercial software Turnkey system

system that is completely
finished, tested, and ready
for implementation is called
a
a.backbone system
b.vendor-supported system
c.benchmark system
d.turnkey system
The output of the detailed Detailed system design report

design phase of the
Systems Development Life
Cycle (SDLC) is a
a.fully documented system

report
b.systems selection report
c.detailed system design
report
d.systems analysis report
Computer operators should A program code listing

have access to all of the
following types of
documentation except
a.a list of users who receive

output
b.a program code listing
c.a list of all master files
used in the system
d.a list of required hardware
devices
When converting to a new Parallel operation cutover

system, which cutover
method is the most
conservative?
a.cold turkey cutover

b.phased cutover
c.parallel operation cutover
d.data coupling cutover
Typically a systems analysis Identifies user needs and specifies system requirements
a.results in a formal project

schedule
b.does not include a review
of the current system
c.identifies user needs and
specifies system
requirements
d.is performed by the
internal auditor
A disadvantage of It constrains the generation of ideas about the new

surveying the current system
system is
a.it constrains the

generation of ideas about
the new system
b.it highlights elements of
the current system that are
worth preserving
c.it pinpoints the causes of
the current problems
d.all of the above are
advantages of surveying
the current system
Systems analysis involves all Redesigning bottleneck activities

of the following except
a.gathering facts
b.surveying the current
system
c.redesigning bottleneck
activities
d.reviewing key documents
User test and acceptance is Implementation

part of which phase of the
SDLC?
A. General systems design

B. Program specification
and implementation
planning
C. Implementation
D. Detailed systems design
The TELOS study that A schedule feasibility study

determines whether a
project can be completed
in an acceptable time frame
id?
A. A schedule feasibility
study
B. A time frame feasibility
study
C. An one-time feasibility
study
D. An economic completion
feasibility study
E. A length of contract
feasibility study
In the context of the TELOS A proposed system is attainable, given the existing
acronym, technical technology
feasibility refers to
whether?
A. The systems manager

can coordinate and control
the activities of the systems
department
B. An adequate computer
site exists for the proposed
system
C. The proposed system will
produce economic benefits
exceeding its costs
D. A proposed system is
attainable, given the
existing technology
E. The system will be used
effectively within the
operating environment of
an organization
WOTF steps is NOT Equipment sold by various computer manufacturers is

considered to be part of reviewed in terms of capability, cost, and availability
this systems survey?
A. Equipment sold by
various computer
manufacturers is reviewed
in terms of capability, cost,
and availability
B. Interviews are conducted
with operating people and
managers
C. The complete
documentation of the
system is obtained and
reviewed
D. Measures of processing
volume are obtained for
each operation.
E. Work measurement
studies are conducted to
determine the time required
to complete various tasks or
jobs
A feasibility study for a new Consider costs, savings, controls, profit improvement,
computer system should? and other benefits analyzed by application area.
A. Include a report by the

internal control features for
each planned application
B. Provide the preliminary
plan for converting existing
manual systems and clerical
operations
C. Consider costs, savings,
controls, profit
improvement, and other
benefits analyzed by
application area
D. Provide management
with assurance from
qualified, independent
consultants that the use of a
computer system appeared
justified
All of the following Shareholders

individuals would likely be
SDLC participants EXCEPT?
A. Accountants
B. Shareholders
C. Management
D. Programmers
E. All of the above
A systems development Top-down

approach that starts with
broad organizational goals
and the types of decisions
organization executives
make is called?
A. Bottom-up
B. Network
C. Sequential
D. Strategic
E. Top-Down
Which of the following is Insurance

NOT a one-time cost?
A. Site preparation
B. Data conversion
C. Software acquisition
D. Insurance
WOTF is NOT an advantage Independence

of commercial software?
A. Cost
B. Reliability
C. Implementation time
D. Independence
E. Internal controls
WOTF is least likely to be an Programmer

accountant's role in the
SDLC?
A. Programmer
B. User
C. Consultant
D. Auditor
E. All of these are likely
roles
WOTF is the most important Involving top management and people who use the
factor in planning for a system
system change?
A. Having an auditor as a
member of the design team
B. Involving top
management and people
who use they system
C. Using state-of-the-art
techniques
D. Concentrating on
software rather than
hardware
E. Selecting a user to lead
the design team
The TELOS acronym is often Technical,operational,and economic

used for determining the
need for system changes.
WOTF types of feasibility
studies are elements of
TELOS?
A. Legal, environment , and

economic
B.Environmental,
operational, and economic
C. Technical, operational,
economic
D. Technical, economic,
legal, and practical
E. Practical, technical, and
operational
F. Accounting rate of return
method
In conducting a cost- The tangible costs

benefit analysis, the
estimated category that
ordinarily would have the
least uncertainty as to its
precise value is?
A. The tangible costs

B. The intangible costs
C. The tangible benefits
D. The intangible benefits
E. None of the above
because they are equally
precise
WOTF represents the Recognize the problem, define the problem, specify
correct order in problem system objectives, perform feasibility studies, and
resolution? prepare a project proposal
A. Recognize the problem,

define the problem, specify
system objectives, perform
feasibility studies, and
prepare a project proposal
B. Define the problem,
recognize the problem,
perform feasibility studies,
specify system objectives,
and prepare a project
proposal
C. Recognize the problem,
define the problem,
proposal
D. Define the problem,
recognize the problem,
proposal
WOTF aspects of a cost- The intangible benefits

benefit study would have
the greatest uncertainty as
to its precise value?
A. The intangible benefits

B. The tangible costs
C The intangible costs
D. The tangible benefits
One-time costs of system Hardware maintenance

development include all of
the following EXCEPT?
A. Site preparation
B. Hardware maintenance
C. Programming
D. Hardware acquisition
E. Data conversion
F. Non of the above
because they are equally
precise
At which phase in the SDLC Implementation

are errors most costly to
correct?
A. Programming
B. Conceptual design
C. Implementation
D. Analysis
What name is given to the net present value method

time value of money
technique that discounts the
after-tax cash flows for the
project over its life to time
period zero using the
company's minimum desired
rate of return?
A. Payback method
B. Capital rationing method
C. Net present value
method
D. Average rate of return
method

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4/23/24, 3:13 PM AIS Chapter 5 Flashcards | Quizlet

Terms in this set (28)

Which statement is not An audit objective for systems maintenance is to detect

a.An audit objective for

a.this approach does not

A commercial software Turnkey system

The output of the detailed Detailed system design report

a.fully documented system

Computer operators should A program code listing

a.a list of users who receive

When converting to a new Parallel operation cutover

a.cold turkey cutover

a.results in a formal project

A disadvantage of It constrains the generation of ideas about the new

a.it constrains the

Systems analysis involves all Redesigning bottleneck activities

User test and acceptance is Implementation

A. General systems design

The TELOS study that A schedule feasibility study

A. The systems manager

WOTF steps is NOT Equipment sold by various computer manufacturers is

A. Include a report by the

All of the following Shareholders

A systems development Top-down

Which of the following is Insurance

WOTF is NOT an advantage Independence

WOTF is least likely to be an Programmer

The TELOS acronym is often Technical,operational,and economic

A. Legal, environment , and

In conducting a cost- The tangible costs

A. The tangible costs

A. Recognize the problem,

WOTF aspects of a cost- The intangible benefits

A. The intangible benefits

One-time costs of system Hardware maintenance

At which phase in the SDLC Implementation

What name is given to the net present value method

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