Question 1

Like system flowcharts, data flow diagrams have levels which show varying amounts of detail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An example of a system flowcharting symbol is a rectangle, which represents "processing."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Flowcharting is best viewed as a science, with strict rules and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Decision trees normally flow from:

Accepted Answer

A) Top to bottom 
B) Left to right 
C) Right to left 
D) Inside outwards 
A) Top to bottom 
B) Left to right 
C) Right to left 
D) Inside outwards

Question 5

All of these are levels of a data flow diagram except:

Accepted Answer

A) Physical data flow diagram 
B) Process diagram 
C) Context diagram 
D) Logical data flow diagram 
A) Physical data flow diagram 
B) Process diagram 
C) Context diagram 
D) Logical data flow diagram

Question 6

Most system flowcharting symbols:

Accepted Answer

A) Have not been standardized 
B) Have been standardized by the Society of System Analysts 
C) Have been standardized by the National Bureau of Standards 
D) Are unique to the organization that uses them 
A) Have not been standardized 
B) Have been standardized by the Society of System Analysts 
C) Have been standardized by the National Bureau of Standards 
D) Are unique to the organization that uses them

Question 7

An important guideline to follow when creating data flow diagrams is to avoid including temporary files in them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A circle or bubble symbol in a data flow diagram represents a "transformation process or an "internal entity."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

End-user computing is common in firms because:

Accepted Answer

A) It is free 
B) It is well-documented 
C) It allows employees to rapidly develop applications 
D) It prevents employees from altering systems 
A) It is free 
B) It is well-documented 
C) It allows employees to rapidly develop applications 
D) It prevents employees from altering systems

Question 10

Logical data flow diagrams:

Accepted Answer

A) Accomplish the same purpose as system flowcharts 
B) Are different from system flowcharts since they focus on a logical view of the information system 
C) Are useless for planning a new system 
D) Are never used in analyzing an existing system 
A) Accomplish the same purpose as system flowcharts 
B) Are different from system flowcharts since they focus on a logical view of the information system 
C) Are useless for planning a new system 
D) Are never used in analyzing an existing system

Question 11

In most process maps, an arrow represents:

Accepted Answer

A) The direction for reading the chart 
B) The tasks to perform in an accounting task 
C) The flow of data 
D) The flow of money through a cash register 
A) The direction for reading the chart 
B) The tasks to perform in an accounting task 
C) The flow of data 
D) The flow of money through a cash register

Question 12

A useful guideline for drawing decision trees is to begin on the right and draw branches to the left.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Process maps document processes and are not as easy to draw or follow as system flowcharts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Documentation can help train new users of an accounting information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which type of data flow diagram illustrates the internal and external entities who are participating in a given system?

Accepted Answer

A) Context diagram 
B) Physical DFD 
C) Logical DFD 
D) Systems flowchart 
A) Context diagram 
B) Physical DFD 
C) Logical DFD 
D) Systems flowchart

Question 16

The task of creating more detailed data flow diagrams is called "decomposition."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All of these are terms normally associated with data flow diagrams except:

Accepted Answer

A) Context diagram 
B) Physical DFD 
C) Logical DFD 
D) Pseudo DFD 
A) Context diagram 
B) Physical DFD 
C) Logical DFD 
D) Pseudo DFD

Question 18

The highest level of a data flow diagram is called a "context diagram."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A reader of a document flowchart is able to distinguish between the preparation of a document in one department and its receipt in another department by:

Accepted Answer

A) Logic 
B) Arrows or/and connectors 
C) Column 
D) Narratives 
A) Logic 
B) Arrows or/and connectors 
C) Column 
D) Narratives

Question 20

AIS documentation is useful for accomplishing all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Standardizing communications with others 
B) Auditing AISs 
C) Helping businesses comply with the Sarbanes Oxley Act 
D) Saving businesses money 
E) Documentation helps in all of the above 
A) Standardizing communications with others 
B) Auditing AISs 
C) Helping businesses comply with the Sarbanes Oxley Act 
D) Saving businesses money 
E) Documentation helps in all of the above

Like system flowcharts, data flow diagrams have levels which show varying amounts of detail.

An example of a system flowcharting symbol is a rectangle, which represents "processing."

Flowcharting is best viewed as a science, with strict rules and procedures.

Decision trees normally flow from:

All of these are levels of a data flow diagram except:

Most system flowcharting symbols:

An important guideline to follow when creating data flow diagrams is to avoid including temporary files in them.

A circle or bubble symbol in a data flow diagram represents a "transformation process or an "internal entity."

End-user computing is common in firms because:

Logical data flow diagrams:

In most process maps, an arrow represents:

A useful guideline for drawing decision trees is to begin on the right and draw branches to the left.

Process maps document processes and are not as easy to draw or follow as system flowcharts.

Documentation can help train new users of an accounting information system.

Which type of data flow diagram illustrates the internal and external entities who are participating in a given system?

The task of creating more detailed data flow diagrams is called "decomposition."

All of these are terms normally associated with data flow diagrams except:

The highest level of a data flow diagram is called a "context diagram."

A reader of a document flowchart is able to distinguish between the preparation of a document in one department and its receipt in another department by:

AIS documentation is useful for accomplishing all of the following except:

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Accounting on the Internet

Information Technology and Aiss

Accounting and Data Analytics

Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software

Introduction to Internal Control Systems and Risk Management

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Cybercrime, Fraud, and Ethics

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Database Design

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Filters

Exam 12: Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Like system flowcharts, data flow diagrams have levels which show varying amounts of detail.

An example of a system flowcharting symbol is a rectangle, which represents "processing."

Flowcharting is best viewed as a science, with strict rules and procedures.

Decision trees normally flow from:

All of these are levels of a data flow diagram except:

Most system flowcharting symbols:

An important guideline to follow when creating data flow diagrams is to avoid including temporary files in them.

A circle or bubble symbol in a data flow diagram represents a "transformation process or an "internal entity."

End-user computing is common in firms because:

Logical data flow diagrams:

In most process maps, an arrow represents:

A useful guideline for drawing decision trees is to begin on the right and draw branches to the left.

Process maps document processes and are not as easy to draw or follow as system flowcharts.

Documentation can help train new users of an accounting information system.

Which type of data flow diagram illustrates the internal and external entities who are participating in a given system?

The task of creating more detailed data flow diagrams is called "decomposition."

All of these are terms normally associated with data flow diagrams except:

The highest level of a data flow diagram is called a "context diagram."

A reader of a document flowchart is able to distinguish between the preparation of a document in one department and its receipt in another department by:

AIS documentation is useful for accomplishing all of the following except:

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Accounting on the Internet

Information Technology and Aiss

Accounting and Data Analytics

Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software

Introduction to Internal Control Systems and Risk Management

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Cybercrime, Fraud, and Ethics

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Database Design

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Filters