Question 1

Which of the following is not an advantage to a cloud model of e-mail?

Accepted Answer

A) It may be accessed and read from any device you use. 
B) You are not required to maintain e-mail software and data storage. 
C) Costs associated with maintaining are higher but are more controllable. 
D) Fewer IT employees would be needed. 
A) It may be accessed and read from any device you use. 
B) You are not required to maintain e-mail software and data storage. 
C) Costs associated with maintaining are higher but are more controllable. 
D) Fewer IT employees would be needed.

Question 2

A method of using hardware and software that captures retail sales transactions by standard bar coding is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Point of Sale System 
B) COBOL System 
C) Inventory Tracking System 
D) UPC System 
A) Point of Sale System 
B) COBOL System 
C) Inventory Tracking System 
D) UPC System

Question 3

In a manual accounting system, the processing of accounting information includes:

Accepted Answer

A) Recording in the ledger 
B) Posting to the journal 
C) Closing the necessary ledger accounts 
D) Adjusting the journal 
A) Recording in the ledger 
B) Posting to the journal 
C) Closing the necessary ledger accounts 
D) Adjusting the journal

Question 4

The disadvantages to real-time processing include:

Accepted Answer

A) Processing can take longer than normal if the master files are large. 
B) Adding or deleting records takes a considerable amount of time. 
C) The single database that is shared is more susceptible to unauthorized access. 
D) Data duplication is likely because each process uses its own master file. 
A) Processing can take longer than normal if the master files are large. 
B) Adding or deleting records takes a considerable amount of time. 
C) The single database that is shared is more susceptible to unauthorized access. 
D) Data duplication is likely because each process uses its own master file.

Question 5

This document system is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.Identify the document system.

Accepted Answer

A) Data Flow Diagram 
B) ER Diagram 
C) System Flowchart 
D) Document Flowchart 
A) Data Flow Diagram 
B) ER Diagram 
C) System Flowchart 
D) Document Flowchart

Question 6

What common characteristic is shared by both online processing and real-time processing?

Accepted Answer

A) The transaction is processed immediately 
B) Transactions are processed in smaller groups 
C) Data output is available directly after the transaction takes place 
D) Transactions are entered and processed individually 
A) The transaction is processed immediately 
B) Transactions are processed in smaller groups 
C) Data output is available directly after the transaction takes place 
D) Transactions are entered and processed individually

Question 7

CMA Adapted) A company in Florida provides certified flight training programs for aspiring new pilots of small aircraft.Although awarding a pilot's license requires one-on-one flight time, there is also much preparatory training conducted in classroom settings.The company needs to create a conceptual data model for its classroom training program, using an entity-relationship diagram.The company provided the following information: Floridian Flight, Inc.has 10 instructors who can tach up to 30 pilot trainees per class.The company offers 10 different courses, and each course may generate up to eight classes.Identify the entities that should be included in the entity-relationship diagram:

Accepted Answer

A) Instructor, Floridian Flight Inc., Pilot Trainee 
B) Instructor, Floridian Flight Inc., Course, Enrollment, Class 
C) Floridian Flight Inc., Enrollment, Course, Class, Pilot Trainee 
D) Instructor, Course, Enrollment, Class, Pilot Trainee
TEST BANK - CHAPTER 2 - MULTIPLE CHOICE 
A) Instructor, Floridian Flight Inc., Pilot Trainee 
B) Instructor, Floridian Flight Inc., Course, Enrollment, Class 
C) Floridian Flight Inc., Enrollment, Course, Class, Pilot Trainee 
D) Instructor, Course, Enrollment, Class, Pilot Trainee
TEST BANK - CHAPTER 2 - MULTIPLE CHOICE

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) When a modern, integrated system is purchased, they are often modified by the IT staff to meet the needs of the organization. 
B) New programs sold by software development companies are not as user friendly as the legacy systems. 
C) Purchased software has a lower cost, shorter implementation time, and fewer bugs. 
D) The modern, integrated systems typically use the latest technology. 
A) When a modern, integrated system is purchased, they are often modified by the IT staff to meet the needs of the organization. 
B) New programs sold by software development companies are not as user friendly as the legacy systems. 
C) Purchased software has a lower cost, shorter implementation time, and fewer bugs. 
D) The modern, integrated systems typically use the latest technology.

Question 9

When all similar transactions are grouped together for a specified time and then processed together as a group, the process is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Grouped processing 
B) Batch processing 
C) Bound processing 
D) Unit processing 
A) Grouped processing 
B) Batch processing 
C) Bound processing 
D) Unit processing

Question 10

The record that captures the key data of a transaction is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Turnaround document 
B) Ledger 
C) Journal 
D) Source document 
A) Turnaround document 
B) Ledger 
C) Journal 
D) Source document

Question 11

The inter-company, computer-to-computer transfer of business documents in a standard business format is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Electronic Data Interchange 
B) E-Business Document Identification 
C) Earned Daily Interest 
D) Electronic Document Idea 
A) Electronic Data Interchange 
B) E-Business Document Identification 
C) Earned Daily Interest 
D) Electronic Document Idea

Question 12

This method of input for AIS is considered to be time consuming and error prone due to the human effort required to write on some documents and to manually key in the data:

Accepted Answer

A) Bar Coding 
B) Key Punching 
C) Source Documents and Keying 
D) Point of Sale Systems 
A) Bar Coding 
B) Key Punching 
C) Source Documents and Keying 
D) Point of Sale Systems

Question 13

Which of the following symbols would not be seen in a process map?

Accepted Answer

A) Triangle 
B) Diamond 
C) Circle with a letter or number 
D) Oval 
A) Triangle 
B) Diamond 
C) Circle with a letter or number 
D) Oval

Question 14

The modern integrated systems discussed by the authors include different types of architectures or model.Which of the following is not one of those models?

Accepted Answer

A) Client-server model 
B) Legacy accounting 
C) Cloud computing 
D) All of the listed are examples of the modern integrated systems. 
A) Client-server model 
B) Legacy accounting 
C) Cloud computing 
D) All of the listed are examples of the modern integrated systems.

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of batch processing?

Accepted Answer

A) It is generally easier to control than other types of computerized systems. 
B) It uses less costly hardware and software. 
C) It is very efficient for large volumes of like transactions when most items in the master file are used. 
D) Information can be provided to users on a timely basis. 
A) It is generally easier to control than other types of computerized systems. 
B) It uses less costly hardware and software. 
C) It is very efficient for large volumes of like transactions when most items in the master file are used. 
D) Information can be provided to users on a timely basis.

Question 16

The advantage of client-server computing is:

Accepted Answer

A) PC clients perform as "smart" terminals that can accomplish some share of the process tasks. 
B) The server is housed at the client's location and is maintained by the client. 
C) The client PC works with the entire database, whereas the server works with only a portion of the client data. 
D) Each of the parts - the client PC and the server - work separately and are viewed separately by the users. 
A) PC clients perform as "smart" terminals that can accomplish some share of the process tasks. 
B) The server is housed at the client's location and is maintained by the client. 
C) The client PC works with the entire database, whereas the server works with only a portion of the client data. 
D) Each of the parts - the client PC and the server - work separately and are viewed separately by the users.

Question 17

Client-server computing can be divided into two levels.These two levels are known as ___________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) Distributed presentation; distributed application 
B) Physical interface; graphical interface 
C) Software as a Service SaaS); Database as a Service DaaS) 
D) Database level; server level 
A) Distributed presentation; distributed application 
B) Physical interface; graphical interface 
C) Software as a Service SaaS); Database as a Service DaaS) 
D) Database level; server level

Question 18

Which of the following statements, regarding ethical considerations in an accounting information system is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The accounting information system is often the tool used to either commit or cover up unethical behavior. 
B) If there is only one person within the organization with responsibility for maintaining the computer systems, it is not difficult to detect instances of computer fraud. 
C) Fraud could be perpetrated and go undetected for a long time if the accounting information system is not carefully monitored. 
D) If accountants are well informed about the risks of unethical behavior, they will be better prepared to control those risks. 
A) The accounting information system is often the tool used to either commit or cover up unethical behavior. 
B) If there is only one person within the organization with responsibility for maintaining the computer systems, it is not difficult to detect instances of computer fraud. 
C) Fraud could be perpetrated and go undetected for a long time if the accounting information system is not carefully monitored. 
D) If accountants are well informed about the risks of unethical behavior, they will be better prepared to control those risks.

Question 19

The letter UPC, when relating to bar codes, stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) United Price Code 
B) Universal Product Code 
C) Unity Product Cost 
D) Ulterior Price Company 
A) United Price Code 
B) Universal Product Code 
C) Unity Product Cost 
D) Ulterior Price Company

Question 20

When creating or reading a system flowchart, the triangle symbol represents a:

Accepted Answer

A) File 
B) Direct access storage 
C) Manual input 
D) Document 
A) File 
B) Direct access storage 
C) Manual input 
D) Document

Which of the following is not an advantage to a cloud model of e-mail?

A method of using hardware and software that captures retail sales transactions by standard bar coding is referred to as:

In a manual accounting system, the processing of accounting information includes:

The disadvantages to real-time processing include:

This document system is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.Identify the document system.

What common characteristic is shared by both online processing and real-time processing?

Which of the following statements is false?

When all similar transactions are grouped together for a specified time and then processed together as a group, the process is referred to as:

The record that captures the key data of a transaction is called:

The inter-company, computer-to-computer transfer of business documents in a standard business format is referred to as:

This method of input for AIS is considered to be time consuming and error prone due to the human effort required to write on some documents and to manually key in the data:

Which of the following symbols would not be seen in a process map?

The modern integrated systems discussed by the authors include different types of architectures or model.Which of the following is not one of those models?

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of batch processing?

The advantage of client-server computing is:

Client-server computing can be divided into two levels.These two levels are known as _ and _.

Which of the following statements, regarding ethical considerations in an accounting information system is false?

The letter UPC, when relating to bar codes, stands for:

When creating or reading a system flowchart, the triangle symbol represents a:

Introduction to AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

IT Governance

Erp Systems

Auditing Information Technology Bases Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes

Expenditures Processes and Controls - Purchases

Expenditures Processes and Controls Payroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

Ecommerce and Ebusiness

Filters

Exam 2: Foundational Concepts of the AIS

Which of the following is not an advantage to a cloud model of e-mail?

A method of using hardware and software that captures retail sales transactions by standard bar coding is referred to as:

In a manual accounting system, the processing of accounting information includes:

The disadvantages to real-time processing include:

This document system is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.Identify the document system.

What common characteristic is shared by both online processing and real-time processing?

Which of the following statements is false?

When all similar transactions are grouped together for a specified time and then processed together as a group, the process is referred to as:

The record that captures the key data of a transaction is called:

The inter-company, computer-to-computer transfer of business documents in a standard business format is referred to as:

This method of input for AIS is considered to be time consuming and error prone due to the human effort required to write on some documents and to manually key in the data:

Which of the following symbols would not be seen in a process map?

The modern integrated systems discussed by the authors include different types of architectures or model.Which of the following is not one of those models?

Which of the following is not one of the advantages of batch processing?

The advantage of client-server computing is:

Client-server computing can be divided into two levels.These two levels are known as ___________ and ___________.

Which of the following statements, regarding ethical considerations in an accounting information system is false?

The letter UPC, when relating to bar codes, stands for:

When creating or reading a system flowchart, the triangle symbol represents a:

Introduction to AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

IT Governance

Erp Systems

Auditing Information Technology Bases Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes

Expenditures Processes and Controls - Purchases

Expenditures Processes and Controls Payroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

Ecommerce and Ebusiness

Filters

Client-server computing can be divided into two levels.These two levels are known as _ and _.