Question 1

The initial visual and mental review to discover keying or programming errors is called
A)desk checking.
B)desk correction.
C)desk debugging.
D)desk imaging.

Accepted Answer

Desk checking is the process of manually reviewing code to identify errors in keying or programming. It is usually done before the code is executed on a computer. Desk correction and desk imaging are not common terms in the programming world, and desk debugging refers to the process of fixing errors that are found during testing or execution.

Question 2

The sales department wants to make sure that all customer inquiries are answered in real-time.Which of the following controls design considerations will deal with this concern?
A)security
B)authorization
C)accuracy
D)audit trail

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sales department wants to make sure...

Question 3

Effective AIS training involves
A)instruction on new hardware and software.
B)orientation to new policies and operations.
C)planning and scheduling so it occurs before system testing and conversion.
D)All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

Effective AIS training should cover all aspects, including new hardware and software, orientation to new policies and operations, and planning and scheduling so it occurs before system testing and conversion. Therefore, all the choices are correct.

Question 4

Which consideration is not of concern in controls design?
A)security
B)alphabetical control
C)audit trail
D)validity

Accepted Answer

Alphabetical control is not a typical concern in controls design, while security, audit trail, and validity are common considerations. Alphabetical control refers to organizing data or information in alphabetical order, which is not relevant to controls design.

Question 5

__________ is the process of installing hardware and software and getting the AIS up and running.
A)Conceptual design
B)Physical design
C)Systems analysis
D)Systems implementation

Accepted Answer

Systems implementation is the process of installing hardware and software and getting the AIS up and running. Conceptual design involves identifying the business problems and requirements, and proposing AIS solutions. Physical design involves creating technical specifications for the AIS. Systems analysis is the process of studying existing systems and procedures to identify strengths and weaknesses and recommending improvements.

Question 6

An implementation plan consists of the various implementation tasks to be accomplished along with a variety of other data and information,such as expected completion dates,cost estimates,and identification of the individuals responsible for each task.The plan should also address the area of risks to successful implementation.Who is responsible for identifying such risk factors?
A)the implementation team
B)the steering committee
C)the systems analysis team
D)the systems development team

Accepted Answer

The implementation team is responsible for identifying risk factors as they are directly involved in executing the plan and can best assess potential challenges and obstacles.

Question 7

Flowcharts,record layouts,decision tables,and related items are part of
A)determining user needs.
B)documenting the program.
C)testing the program.
D)training program users.

Accepted Answer

Flowcharts, record layouts, decision tables, and related items are used to document the program. They help organize and present the program's structure and flow, making it easier for developers to understand and update the program. These tools are not used for determining user needs, testing the program, or training program users.

Question 8

Several types of documentation must be prepared for a new system.The type of documentation that includes operating schedules and file retention requirements is called
A)development documentation.
B)operations documentation.
C)reference documentation.
D)user documentation.

Accepted Answer

Operations documentation includes operating schedules and file retention requirements, as well as procedures for system backups, security measures, and other information related to the ongoing operation of the system. Development documentation documents the design, development, and testing of the system. Reference documentation provides technical information for developers and other technical staff. User documentation provides instructions and guidance for end users.

Question 9

What is used as the basis for management to make a "go/no go" decision regarding whether to proceed from the physical design phase to the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC?
A)a conceptual system design report
B)a physical systems design report
C)a systems design report
D)an implementation planning design report

Accepted Answer

The physical systems design report provides the detailed technical specifications and physical layout of the system. Management can use this report to determine if the design is feasible and can be implemented successfully. Once they determine that the physical design is sound, they can then proceed to the implementation planning and conversion phase.

Question 10

The physical design stage of the SDLC is the point at which the broad,user-oriented AIS requirements of conceptual design are translated into detailed specifications that are used to code and test the various computer programs.What is the most time-consuming activity found in this phase,or even in the entire SDLC process?
A)controls design
B)input design
C)output design
D)program design

Accepted Answer

Program design is typically the most time-consuming activity in the physical design stage and can often take up a significant amount of time in the entire SDLC process. This is because it involves the creation of detailed specifications for the actual programming of the system, which requires careful planning, testing, and revision to ensure that it meets the user's needs and functions correctly. While the other options, like input and output design, are important in their own right, they are typically more straightforward and less time-consuming than program design.

Question 11

Control design considerations are important to the physical systems design phase of the SDLC.One concern of control design relates to the pre-numbering of documents to prevent errors or intentional abuse.What is the control design consideration related to this concern?
A)accuracy
B)audit trail
C)numerical control
D)validity

Accepted Answer

Pre-numbering of documents is a numerical control measure. This mechanism ensures sequential numbering of documents to avoid errors, duplication, or misuse. The use of pre-numbered documents enables auditing and tracing activities as each document can be identified through its unique number. Therefore, numerical control is an important control design consideration for pre-numbered documents.

Question 12

At what point in the systems development life cycle does the company determine how the conceptual AIS design is to be implemented?
A)the conceptual design phase
B)the implementation and conversion phase
C)the physical design phase
D)the systems analysis phase

Accepted Answer

The physical design phase is when the company determines how the conceptual AIS design will be implemented. This phase involves selecting hardware and software, designing databases and data entry forms, and creating detailed specifications for programming and system testing. The conceptual design phase focuses on defining the user's requirements and the goals of the system, while the systems analysis phase involves analyzing current business processes and identifying solutions. The implementation and conversion phase involves putting the new system into operation and converting data from the old system to the new one.

Question 13

Step-by-step reviews of procedures or program logic early in the system design that focus on inputs,files,outputs,and data flows are called
A)acceptance tests.
B)operating tests.
C)processing of test transactions.
D)walk-throughs.

Accepted Answer

Walk-throughs are systematic reviews of procedures or program logic early in the system design that focus on inputs, files, outputs, and data flows. The objective of walk-throughs is to identify and correct errors and omissions in the system design before the development phase begins. Acceptance tests are conducted after the system is developed to determine if it meets the user requirements. Operating tests are conducted to ensure that the system operates effectively in the production environment. Processing of test transactions involves executing test transactions to verify that the system processes them correctly.

Question 14

Which consideration listed below applies to file and database design?
A)form size
B)format
C)medium
D)organization and access

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which consideration listed below applies to file...

Question 15

The implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC incorporates many systems implementation elements.One such element is the development and testing of software programs.One process used to uncover and eliminate program errors is known as
A)black box testing.
B)debugging.
C)desk checking.
D)white box testing.

Accepted Answer

Debugging is the process of identifying and correcting errors in software programs. It involves testing the program and locating any bugs, glitches or other errors that need to be addressed. Black box testing involves testing the program's functionality without knowledge of its internal workings, while white box testing involves testing the program's internal structure and coding. Desk checking involves manually reviewing code to check for errors, but it is not a formal testing process like debugging. Therefore, the best choice for uncovering and eliminating program errors is debugging.

Question 16

A software program must be changed to accommodate new tax rate values.What is the name of the process used to make such a change?
A)debugging
B)desk checking
C)program maintenance
D)programming

Accepted Answer

The process used to make changes in a software program to keep it up-to-date is called program maintenance. In this case, the change required is related to updating tax rate values, which falls under program maintenance. Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing errors or bugs in a program. Desk checking is a manual process of verifying a program's logic and syntax. Programming involves writing new code to create a software program or application.

Question 17

The accountant wants to make sure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors.Which of the following control considerations will deal with this concern?
A)security
B)accuracy
C)authorization
D)validity

Accepted Answer

The answer of The accountant wants to make sure that...

Question 18

Within the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC,analysts must __________ before they can __________.
A)complete documentation; test software programs
B)install and test software; test software programs
C)test software programs; test the system
D)test the system; select and train personnel

Accepted Answer

During the implementation planning and conversion phase, the analysts must first test the software programs before they can move on to testing the system. Therefore, the correct choice is C - test software programs; test the system. Option A is incorrect as completing documentation is not necessarily required before testing software programs. Option B is incorrect as installing and testing software comes before testing software programs. Option D is incorrect as selecting and training personnel typically comes later in the SDLC process.

Question 19

The first step in developing software is to
A)determine user needs.
B)develop a plan.
C)hire program users.
D)write program instructions.

Accepted Answer

Determining user needs is essential in software development. It helps to ensure that the software being developed meets the requirements and expectations of the intended users. Without understanding user needs, it is difficult to develop software that will be useful and effective. While developing a plan, hiring program users, and writing program instructions are important steps in software development, they typically come after the user needs have been established.

Question 20

Inadequate testing can lead to serious systems failures.Part of the SDLC process is to adequately test the system being implemented.What is the type of test that determines whether a program is operating as designed?
A)acceptance testing
B)debugging
C)processing of test transactions
D)program walk-through

Accepted Answer

Processing of test transactions involves running the program with a set of test data to ensure it operates as designed and meets the specified requirements.

Quiz 20: Systems Design, Implementation and Operation

The initial visual and mental review to discover keying or programming errors is called

The sales department wants to make sure that all customer inquiries are answered in real-time.Which of the following controls design considerations will deal with this concern?

Effective AIS training involves

Which consideration is not of concern in controls design?

__________ is the process of installing hardware and software and getting the AIS up and running.

Flowcharts,record layouts,decision tables,and related items are part of

Several types of documentation must be prepared for a new system.The type of documentation that includes operating schedules and file retention requirements is called

What is used as the basis for management to make a "go/no go" decision regarding whether to proceed from the physical design phase to the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC?

Control design considerations are important to the physical systems design phase of the SDLC.One concern of control design relates to the pre-numbering of documents to prevent errors or intentional abuse.What is the control design consideration related to this concern?

At what point in the systems development life cycle does the company determine how the conceptual AIS design is to be implemented?

Step-by-step reviews of procedures or program logic early in the system design that focus on inputs,files,outputs,and data flows are called

Which consideration listed below applies to file and database design?

The implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC incorporates many systems implementation elements.One such element is the development and testing of software programs.One process used to uncover and eliminate program errors is known as

A software program must be changed to accommodate new tax rate values.What is the name of the process used to make such a change?

The accountant wants to make sure that all cash disbursements are made only to legitimate vendors.Which of the following control considerations will deal with this concern?

Within the implementation planning and conversion phase of the SDLC,analysts must before they can .

The first step in developing software is to

Inadequate testing can lead to serious systems failures.Part of the SDLC process is to adequately test the system being implemented.What is the type of test that determines whether a program is operating as designed?