Question 1

Which of the following is not true of the supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A) The supply chain includes vendors. 
B) The supply chain excludes customers. 
C) The supply chain includes information flows. 
D) The supply chain include secondary suppliers. 
A) The supply chain includes vendors. 
B) The supply chain excludes customers. 
C) The supply chain includes information flows. 
D) The supply chain include secondary suppliers.

Question 2

A type of online processing where a transaction is processed immediately so that the output is available immediately is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) Virtual Processing 
B) Sequential Processing 
C) Real-Time Processing 
D) Batch Processing 
A) Virtual Processing 
B) Sequential Processing 
C) Real-Time Processing 
D) Batch Processing

Question 3

The process of searching data within the data warehouse for identifiable patterns that can be used to predict future behavior is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Data mining 
B) Data digging 
C) Data housing 
D) Data querying 
A) Data mining 
B) Data digging 
C) Data housing 
D) Data querying

Question 4

The global computer network, or "information super highway," is the:

Accepted Answer

A) WAN 
B) Intranet 
C) Internet 
D) LAN 
A) WAN 
B) Intranet 
C) Internet 
D) LAN

Question 5

A company's ____________ encompasses the tone of an organization and sets the basis for how risk is viewed and addressed by an entity's people.

Accepted Answer

A) Internal Environment 
B) Internal Controls Framework 
C) Code of Ethics 
D) IT Governance Structure 
A) Internal Environment 
B) Internal Controls Framework 
C) Code of Ethics 
D) IT Governance Structure

Question 6

Which of the following is not an objective of IT enablement?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased accuracy of data 
B) Reduced cost 
C) Reduced security problems 
D) Increased efficiency 
A) Increased accuracy of data 
B) Reduced cost 
C) Reduced security problems 
D) Increased efficiency

Question 7

Which of the following is not true of unethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) The only category of unethical behavior for accountants is inflating revenue. 
B) Accountants are often pressured to help commit or cover up unethical behavior. 
C) Hacking is an unethical behavior that accountants should be concerned about. 
D) An accounting information system can be used to cover up unethical behavior. 
A) The only category of unethical behavior for accountants is inflating revenue. 
B) Accountants are often pressured to help commit or cover up unethical behavior. 
C) Hacking is an unethical behavior that accountants should be concerned about. 
D) An accounting information system can be used to cover up unethical behavior.

Question 8

The chart of accounts would be a good example of a:

Accepted Answer

A) Transaction File 
B) Master File 
C) Field 
D) Record 
A) Transaction File 
B) Master File 
C) Field 
D) Record

Question 9

There are many reasons for accountants to become aware of potential unethical behaviors.Which of the following is not one of the reasons identified by the authors?

Accepted Answer

A) Accountants are responsible for identifying unethical and illegal activities. 
B) Accounts assist in developing and implementing internal control structures that should decrease the chance of unethical actions. 
C) Accountants are often pressured to assist in, or cover up, unethical actions. 
D) Accountants deal with assets or records that could easily tempt accountants to engage in unethical behavior. 
A) Accountants are responsible for identifying unethical and illegal activities. 
B) Accounts assist in developing and implementing internal control structures that should decrease the chance of unethical actions. 
C) Accountants are often pressured to assist in, or cover up, unethical actions. 
D) Accountants deal with assets or records that could easily tempt accountants to engage in unethical behavior.

Question 10

Work steps that are internal controls within the business process would include:

Accepted Answer

A) Using an electronic register to record all sales transactions. 
B) Combining both manual and computer based records. 
C) Reconciling a cash register at the end of each day. 
D) Preparation of internal reports to monitor the performance of a specific department. 
A) Using an electronic register to record all sales transactions. 
B) Combining both manual and computer based records. 
C) Reconciling a cash register at the end of each day. 
D) Preparation of internal reports to monitor the performance of a specific department.

Question 11

The data in the data warehouse are said to be enterprise-wide because:

Accepted Answer

A) The data relate to all areas of the business. 
B) The data are pulled from each of the operational databases and maintained in the data warehouse for many fiscal periods. 
C) All areas of the business are able to access the data warehouse. 
D) All transactions across the all areas of the business are recorded in the data warehouse. 
A) The data relate to all areas of the business. 
B) The data are pulled from each of the operational databases and maintained in the data warehouse for many fiscal periods. 
C) All areas of the business are able to access the data warehouse. 
D) All transactions across the all areas of the business are recorded in the data warehouse.

Question 12

This computer network is similar to a company's intranet except that it does allow access to selected outsiders, such as buyers, suppliers, distributors, and wholesalers.

Accepted Answer

A) Ultranet 
B) Internet 
C) Extranet 
D) LAN 
A) Ultranet 
B) Internet 
C) Extranet 
D) LAN

Question 13

The smallest unit of information in a computer system can have only one of two values, zero or one, and is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Field 
B) Record 
C) Byte 
D) Bit 
A) Field 
B) Record 
C) Byte 
D) Bit

Question 14

Which of the following statements, related to business processes, is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Each business process has a direct effect on the financial status of the organization. 
B) A business process is initiated by a particular kind of event. 
C) A business process has a well-defined beginning and end. 
D) Each business process is usually completed in a relatively short period. 
A) Each business process has a direct effect on the financial status of the organization. 
B) A business process is initiated by a particular kind of event. 
C) A business process has a well-defined beginning and end. 
D) Each business process is usually completed in a relatively short period.

Question 15

________ is accomplished through ongoing management activities, separate evaluations, or both.

Accepted Answer

A) Control activities 
B) Risk Assessment 
C) Risk Response 
D) Monitoring 
A) Control activities 
B) Risk Assessment 
C) Risk Response 
D) Monitoring

Question 16

A contemporary type of computer infrastructure that is used by an increasing number of companies involves the use of shared services, software, and/or data stored on servers at a remote location, which are accessible over a network, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Database 
B) Cloud Computing 
C) Internet 
D) Relational Internet 
A) Database 
B) Cloud Computing 
C) Internet 
D) Relational Internet

Question 17

The purposeful and organized changing of business processes to make them more efficient is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) Information Technology Engineering 
B) Information Systems Management 
C) Business Process Reengineering 
D) Business Process Supply Chain 
A) Information Technology Engineering 
B) Information Systems Management 
C) Business Process Reengineering 
D) Business Process Supply Chain

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of broad categories of controls?

Accepted Answer

A) The risk that assets will be stolen or misused. 
B) The risk of errors in accounting data or information. 
C) The risk of loss due to a natural disaster. 
D) The risk of fraudulent activity by employees. 
A) The risk that assets will be stolen or misused. 
B) The risk of errors in accounting data or information. 
C) The risk of loss due to a natural disaster. 
D) The risk of fraudulent activity by employees.

Question 19

Two or more computers linked together to share information and / or resources is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Computer Intranet 
B) Computer Internet 
C) Computer System 
D) Computer Network 
A) Computer Intranet 
B) Computer Internet 
C) Computer System 
D) Computer Network

Question 20

A prescribed sequence of work steps preformed in order to produce a desired result for the organization is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Accounting Information System 
B) Business Process 
C) Financial Transaction 
D) Capital Transaction Process 
A) Accounting Information System 
B) Business Process 
C) Financial Transaction 
D) Capital Transaction Process

Which of the following is not true of the supply chain?

A type of online processing where a transaction is processed immediately so that the output is available immediately is termed:

The process of searching data within the data warehouse for identifiable patterns that can be used to predict future behavior is referred to as:

The global computer network, or "information super highway," is the:

A company's ____________ encompasses the tone of an organization and sets the basis for how risk is viewed and addressed by an entity's people.

Which of the following is not an objective of IT enablement?

Which of the following is not true of unethical behavior?

The chart of accounts would be a good example of a:

There are many reasons for accountants to become aware of potential unethical behaviors.Which of the following is not one of the reasons identified by the authors?

Work steps that are internal controls within the business process would include:

The data in the data warehouse are said to be enterprise-wide because:

This computer network is similar to a company's intranet except that it does allow access to selected outsiders, such as buyers, suppliers, distributors, and wholesalers.

The smallest unit of information in a computer system can have only one of two values, zero or one, and is referred to as a(n):

Which of the following statements, related to business processes, is false?

________ is accomplished through ongoing management activities, separate evaluations, or both.

A contemporary type of computer infrastructure that is used by an increasing number of companies involves the use of shared services, software, and/or data stored on servers at a remote location, which are accessible over a network, is referred to as:

The purposeful and organized changing of business processes to make them more efficient is referred to as:

Which of the following is not one of broad categories of controls?

Two or more computers linked together to share information and / or resources is referred to as a(n):

A prescribed sequence of work steps preformed in order to produce a desired result for the organization is called a(n):

Foundational Concepts of the AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

IT Governance

Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Systems

Auditing Information Technology-Based Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes and Controls

Expenditures Processes and Controlspurchases

Expenditures Processes and Controlspayroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

E-Commerce and E-Business

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Exam 1: Introduction to AIS

Which of the following is not true of the supply chain?

A type of online processing where a transaction is processed immediately so that the output is available immediately is termed:

The process of searching data within the data warehouse for identifiable patterns that can be used to predict future behavior is referred to as:

The global computer network, or "information super highway," is the:

A company's ____________ encompasses the tone of an organization and sets the basis for how risk is viewed and addressed by an entity's people.

Which of the following is not an objective of IT enablement?

Which of the following is not true of unethical behavior?

The chart of accounts would be a good example of a:

There are many reasons for accountants to become aware of potential unethical behaviors.Which of the following is not one of the reasons identified by the authors?

Work steps that are internal controls within the business process would include:

The data in the data warehouse are said to be enterprise-wide because:

This computer network is similar to a company's intranet except that it does allow access to selected outsiders, such as buyers, suppliers, distributors, and wholesalers.

The smallest unit of information in a computer system can have only one of two values, zero or one, and is referred to as a(n):

Which of the following statements, related to business processes, is false?

________ is accomplished through ongoing management activities, separate evaluations, or both.

A contemporary type of computer infrastructure that is used by an increasing number of companies involves the use of shared services, software, and/or data stored on servers at a remote location, which are accessible over a network, is referred to as:

The purposeful and organized changing of business processes to make them more efficient is referred to as:

Which of the following is not one of broad categories of controls?

Two or more computers linked together to share information and / or resources is referred to as a(n):

A prescribed sequence of work steps preformed in order to produce a desired result for the organization is called a(n):

Foundational Concepts of the AIS

Fraud, Ethics, and Internal Control

Internal Controls and Risks in IT Systems

IT Governance

Enterprise Resource Planning ERP Systems

Auditing Information Technology-Based Processes

Revenue and Cash Collection Processes and Controls

Expenditures Processes and Controlspurchases

Expenditures Processes and Controlspayroll and Fixed Assets

Conversion Processes and Controls

Administrative Processes and Controls

Data and Databases

E-Commerce and E-Business

Filters