Question 1

The special cards that users can store in their cars to gain access to parking lots and breeze through collection booths on toll roads are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A) RFID systems 
B) NFC systems 
C) POS systems 
D) MICR systems 
A) RFID systems 
B) NFC systems 
C) POS systems 
D) MICR systems

Question 2

NFC is an example of cloud computing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

For fast printing, most AIS systems use ink jet printers rather than laser printers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The two components of a microprocessor are the arithmetic-logic unit and the control unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The acronym ERP stands for "enterprise read-only program."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The term RFID is an acronym for "registered for information or data."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of these is a portable computing device that enables users to have and maintain personal and/or business information and data anywhere at any time?

Accepted Answer

A) iPad 
B) Minicomputer 
C) Personal computer 
D) CPU 
A) iPad 
B) Minicomputer 
C) Personal computer 
D) CPU

Question 8

Client/Server computing enables businesses to distribute the computer processing of the system between the client computer and the server computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An example of a "communications channel" is microwave transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A POS device is usually attached to a:

Accepted Answer

A) Printer 
B) Bank cheque 
C) Cash register 
D) Keyboard 
E) Computer mouse 
A) Printer 
B) Bank cheque 
C) Cash register 
D) Keyboard 
E) Computer mouse

Question 11

Laser printers and dot-matrix printers produce equal quality output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Software used for preparing payrolls, maintaining accounts receivable files, or controlling inventory best describes:

Accepted Answer

A) Communication software 
B) Personal productivity software 
C) Project management software 
D) Accounting software 
A) Communication software 
B) Personal productivity software 
C) Project management software 
D) Accounting software

Question 13

An operating system is a set of computer programs that helps a computer run itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A laptop computer is an example of a minicomputer 
B) Minicomputers are more powerful than microcomputers 
C) Minicomputers are examples of tablets 
D) A mainframe computer is an example of a supercomputer 
A) A laptop computer is an example of a minicomputer 
B) Minicomputers are more powerful than microcomputers 
C) Minicomputers are examples of tablets 
D) A mainframe computer is an example of a supercomputer

Question 15

The term "data communications" primarily refers to the transfer of data from primary memory to hard disks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A computer network spanning a regional or national area is called a WAN.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The mechanism for transferring data between components of the CPU is called a TRAIN Transfer Random Accessed Instructions Now).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of these is not an example of a type of printer?

Accepted Answer

A) Dot-matrix printer 
B) Inkjet printer 
C) Laser printer 
D) VGA printer 
A) Dot-matrix printer 
B) Inkjet printer 
C) Laser printer 
D) VGA printer

Question 19

RAM is an acronym for "record access machine."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

All of the following are reasons why information technology is important to accountants except:

Accepted Answer

A) IT supports AIS functions such as communications and record keeping 
B) Accountants must often evaluate AISs for themselves or for clients 
C) It is important to keep up; if your competitors buy new computers, you should too 
D) IT is likely to affect the way accountants work in the future 
A) IT supports AIS functions such as communications and record keeping 
B) Accountants must often evaluate AISs for themselves or for clients 
C) It is important to keep up; if your competitors buy new computers, you should too 
D) IT is likely to affect the way accountants work in the future

The special cards that users can store in their cars to gain access to parking lots and breeze through collection booths on toll roads are examples of:

NFC is an example of cloud computing.

For fast printing, most AIS systems use ink jet printers rather than laser printers.

The two components of a microprocessor are the arithmetic-logic unit and the control unit.

The acronym ERP stands for "enterprise read-only program."

The term RFID is an acronym for "registered for information or data."

Which of these is a portable computing device that enables users to have and maintain personal and/or business information and data anywhere at any time?

Client/Server computing enables businesses to distribute the computer processing of the system between the client computer and the server computer.

An example of a "communications channel" is microwave transmission.

A POS device is usually attached to a:

Laser printers and dot-matrix printers produce equal quality output.

Software used for preparing payrolls, maintaining accounts receivable files, or controlling inventory best describes:

An operating system is a set of computer programs that helps a computer run itself.

Which of the following is correct?

The term "data communications" primarily refers to the transfer of data from primary memory to hard disks.

A computer network spanning a regional or national area is called a WAN.

The mechanism for transferring data between components of the CPU is called a TRAIN Transfer Random Accessed Instructions Now).

Which of these is not an example of a type of printer?

RAM is an acronym for "record access machine."

All of the following are reasons why information technology is important to accountants except:

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Data Modeling

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Introduction to Internal Control Systems

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Computer Crime, Fraud, Ethics, and Privacy

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Accounting on the Internet

Accounting and Enterprise Software

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Exam 2: Information Technology and Aiss

The special cards that users can store in their cars to gain access to parking lots and breeze through collection booths on toll roads are examples of:

NFC is an example of cloud computing.

For fast printing, most AIS systems use ink jet printers rather than laser printers.

The two components of a microprocessor are the arithmetic-logic unit and the control unit.

The acronym ERP stands for "enterprise read-only program."

The term RFID is an acronym for "registered for information or data."

Which of these is a portable computing device that enables users to have and maintain personal and/or business information and data anywhere at any time?

Client/Server computing enables businesses to distribute the computer processing of the system between the client computer and the server computer.

An example of a "communications channel" is microwave transmission.

A POS device is usually attached to a:

Laser printers and dot-matrix printers produce equal quality output.

Software used for preparing payrolls, maintaining accounts receivable files, or controlling inventory best describes:

An operating system is a set of computer programs that helps a computer run itself.

Which of the following is correct?

The term "data communications" primarily refers to the transfer of data from primary memory to hard disks.

A computer network spanning a regional or national area is called a WAN.

The mechanism for transferring data between components of the CPU is called a TRAIN Transfer Random Accessed Instructions Now).

Which of these is not an example of a type of printer?

RAM is an acronym for "record access machine."

All of the following are reasons why information technology is important to accountants except:

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Data Modeling

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Introduction to Internal Control Systems

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Computer Crime, Fraud, Ethics, and Privacy

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Accounting on the Internet

Accounting and Enterprise Software

Filters