Accounting Information System Part 40

Examinations

1. Total costs are usually lower and less time is required for vendor preparation and company
evaluation when requests for proposal are solicited based on
a) exact equipment needs.
b) generalized software needs.
c) specific hardware and software specifications.
d) None of the above are correct.

2. Information given to vendors should include

a) a budget for software and hardware.
b) detailed specifications for the AIS.
c) timeframe required for completion of the project.
d) None of the above are correct.

3. The approach that evaluates vendors' systems based on the weighted score of criteria and
points totaled is called
a) benchmark problem.
b) point scoring.
c) prototyping.
d) requirements costing.

4. The approaches to evaluating proposals that do not incorporate dollar estimates of costs and
benefits is known as
a) benchmark problem and point scoring.
b) point scoring and requirement costing.
c) requirement costing and point scoring.
d) All methods mentioned above include dollar estimates.

5. It is important for a company to be selective in choosing a software vendor. When a

company buys a large or complex system, it may request that a software vendor submit a
specific proposal for a system by a specified date. What acronym is used to identify such a
request?
a) ASP
b) EIS
c) ISP
d) RFP

6. A request for proposal sent to software vendors is an important tool since it can reduce
errors. Which statement below supports this reason?
a) All responses are in the same format and based on the same information.
b) Both parties possess the same expectations and pertinent information is captured in writing.
c) The chances of overlooking important factors are reduced.
d) The same information is provided to all vendors.

7. A company should carefully evaluate proposals submitted by software vendors. What is the
first step a company should take in the proposal evaluation process?
 a) Carefully compare proposals against the proposed AIS requirements.
b) Determine how much of a given proposal meets the desired AIS requirements.
c) Eliminate proposals that are missing important information or fail to meet minimum requirements.
d) Invite vendors to demonstrate their systems.

8. Among the methods a company can use to help it evaluate software and hardware systems
from vendors, one way is to calculate and compare the processing times of different AIS to
compare system performance. This is the __________ method.
a) benchmark problem
b) mandatory requirements
c) point scoring
d) requirements costing

9. What is a drawback to using the requirements costing method of software and hardware
evaluation?
a) Dollar estimates of costs and benefits are not included.
b) Intangible factors such as reliability and vendor support are overlooked.
c) The weights and points used are assigned subjectively.
d) There is no drawback to using the requirements costing method.

10. The costly and labor-intensive approach to systems acquisition is

a) canned software.
b) custom software.
c) modified software.
d) turnkey software.
11. The primary focus of an AIS course, as opposed to other IS courses, is on
a) application of information technology.
b) use of accounting software.
c) understanding how information technology can be used to improve AIS processes.
d) preparation of financial statements.
12. The AIS must include controls to ensure
a) safety and availability of data.
b) marketing initiatives match corporate goals.
c) information produced from data is accurate.
d) both A and C

13. A change in the AIS that makes information more easily accessible and widely available
within an organization is most likely to first influence the
a) organizational culture.
b) customer base.
c) external financial statement users.
d) production activity.

14. The process of creating value for customers is the result of nine activities (five primary and
four support) that taken together form a
a) value chain.
b) profitable operation.
 c) successful business.
d) support system.

15. The value chain concept is composed of two types of activities known as
a) primary and support.
b) primary and secondary.
c) support and value.
d) technology and support.