cost, and availability
Question 1
Which of the following is least likely to be an accountant’s role in the SDLC?
user
consultant
auditor
programmer
all of these are likely roles
Question 2
Which of the following steps is NOT considered to be part of this systems survey?
Interviews are conducted with operating people and managers
The complete documentation of the system is obtained and reviewed
Measures of processing volume are obtained for each operation
Equipment sold by various computer manufacturers is reviewed in terms of capability, cost, and availability
Question 3
In the context of the TELOS acronym, technical feasibility refers to whether
a proposed system is attainable, given the existing technology
the systems manager can coordinate and control the activities of the systems department
an adequate computer site exists for the pro-posed system
the proposed system will produce economic benefits exceeding its costs
the system will be used effectively within the operating environment of an organization
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
All of the following individuals would likely be SDLC participants EXCEPT
accountants
shareholders
management
programmers
Question 5
Which of the following represents the correct order in problem resolution?
Recognize the problem, define the problem, perform feasibility studies, specify system objectives, and prepare a project proposal
Define the problem, recognize the problem, specify system objectives, perform feasibility studies, and prepare a project proposal
Recognize the problem, define the problem, perform feasibility studies, specify system objectives, and prepare a project proposal
Define the problem, recognize the problem, specify system objectives, perform feasibility studies, and prepare a project proposal
Question 6
The last step in the cost- benefit analysis is to compare the costs and benefits identified in the first two steps. The two most common methods used for evaluating information systems are net present value and payback. Which of the following statements are true?
Under the net present value method, the present value of the costs is deducted from the present value of the benefits over the life of the system. Projects with a positive net present value are economically feasible
The payback method is a variation of break- even analysis. The break-even point is reached when total costs equal total benefits. This is when the project breaks even, or pays for itself
Both are true
Both are false
Question 7
Which of the following is the most important factor in planning for a system change?
Having an auditor as a member of the design team
Using state- of- the- art techniques
Concentrating on software rather than hardware
Involving top management and people who use the system
Question 8
One time costs of system development include all of the following EXCEPT
hardware maintenance
programming
hardware acquisition
data conversion
Question 9
Which of the following aspects of a cost- benefit study would have the greatest uncertainty as to its precise value?
the tangible costs
the intangible costs
the intangible benefits
none of the above because they are equally precise
Question 10
A feasibility study for a new computer system should
consider costs, savings, controls, profit improvement, and other benefits analyzed by application area
provide the preliminary plan for converting existing manual systems and clerical operations
provide management with assurance from qualified, independent consultants that the use of a computer system appeared justified
include a report by the internal audit department that evaluated internal control features for each planned application
Question 11