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Define the problem, recognize the problem, perform feasibility studies, specify system objectives, 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.

Recognize the problem, define the problem, specify system objectives, perform feasibility studies, and prepare a project proposal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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legal, environmental, and economic

environmental, operational, and economic

technical, economic, legal, and practical

practical, technical, and operational

technical, operational, and economic

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accountants.

shareholders.

management.

programmers.

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user

consultant

auditor

programmer

all of these are likely roles

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the tangible costs

the intangible costs

the tangible benefits

the intangible benefits

none of the above because they are equally precise

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site preparation.

hardware maintenance.

programming.

hardware acquisition.

data conversion.

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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.