Question 1

Generally, which of the following is NOT one of the three roles an accountant typically fills in relation to the AIS?

Accepted Answer

A)  designer 
B)  programmer 
C)  user 
D)  auditor 
A)  designer 
B)  programmer 
C)  user 
D)  auditor

Question 2

Information has understandability when it is capable of making a difference in a decision-making situation..

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the activities performed and information used by each of the following levels in the management structure:
a.Strategic management
b.Tactical management
c.Operations management

Accepted Answer

Suggested answer:
a.Strategic management

Question 4

______________________________ is the degree to which information includes data about every relevant object or event necessary to make a decision and includes that information only once.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ is the degree to which information...

Question 5

______________________________, ______________________________, and ______________________________ are the three themes of the textbook.

Accepted Answer

Enterprise systems, e-business, internal

Question 6

Information about actual authorized events and objects has ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information about actual authorized events and objects...

Question 7

The three logical components of a business process include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  management process 
B)  operations process 
C)  information process 
D)  organization process 
A)  management process 
B)  operations process 
C)  information process 
D)  organization process

Question 8

Information that is available before it loses its capacity to influence a user's decision possesses the quality of ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Information that is available before it loses...

Question 9

A(n) ______________________________ is a set of independent elements that together accomplish specific objectives.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______________________________ is a set of independent...

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The information process facilitates operations by maintaining data such as inventory and customer data. 
B)  The information process provides the means by which management monitors the operations process. 
C)  Management designs the operations and information processes. 
D)  All of the statements are true. 
A)  The information process facilitates operations by maintaining data such as inventory and customer data. 
B)  The information process provides the means by which management monitors the operations process. 
C)  Management designs the operations and information processes. 
D)  All of the statements are true.

Question 11

The quality of information that enables users to identify similarities and differences in two pieces of information is referred to as ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The quality of information that enables users...

Question 12

To present the results of their endeavors effectively, accountants must possess strong ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

oral and w

Question 13

At which level of the organization are decisions most unstructured?

Accepted Answer

A)  operations and business event processing level 
B)  strategic management level 
C)  operations management level 
D)  tactical management level 
A)  operations and business event processing level 
B)  strategic management level 
C)  operations management level 
D)  tactical management level

Question 14

The ____________ _________________ units of large and small public accounting firms have accounted for a significant percentage of the firms' business and were growing faster than the accounting, auditing, and tax portions of their businesses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ _________________ units of large and...

Question 15

According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, management must identify, document, and evaluate significant internal controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Historically, the accountant has performed a(n) ______________________________ function to determine the reliability of financial information presented in printed financial statements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Historically, the accountant has performed a(n) ______________________________...

Question 17

A system that consists of an integrated set of computer-based and manual components established to collect, store, and manage data and to provide output information to users is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  output 
B)  ERP 
C)  database 
D)  information system 
A)  output 
B)  ERP 
C)  database 
D)  information system

Question 18

The __________ of information must be evaluated in relation to the purpose to be served (decision making).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ of information must be evaluated...

Question 19

According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's Section 409, material changes in the organization's financial condition must be disclosed to the public on a rapid and current basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance is a major line of business for the biggest accounting firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Generally, which of the following is NOT one of the three roles an accountant typically fills in relation to the AIS?

Information has understandability when it is capable of making a difference in a decision-making situation..

Describe the activities performed and information used by each of the following levels in the management structure: a.Strategic management b.Tactical management c.Operations management

______________________________ is the degree to which information includes data about every relevant object or event necessary to make a decision and includes that information only once.

, , and __ are the three themes of the textbook.

Information about actual authorized events and objects has ______________________________.

The three logical components of a business process include all of the following except:

Information that is available before it loses its capacity to influence a user's decision possesses the quality of ______________________________.

A(n) ______________________________ is a set of independent elements that together accomplish specific objectives.

Which of the following statements is true?

The quality of information that enables users to identify similarities and differences in two pieces of information is referred to as ______________________________.

To present the results of their endeavors effectively, accountants must possess strong ______________________________.

At which level of the organization are decisions most unstructured?

The _____ units of large and small public accounting firms have accounted for a significant percentage of the firms' business and were growing faster than the accounting, auditing, and tax portions of their businesses.

According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, management must identify, document, and evaluate significant internal controls.

Historically, the accountant has performed a(n) ______________________________ function to determine the reliability of financial information presented in printed financial statements.

A system that consists of an integrated set of computer-based and manual components established to collect, store, and manage data and to provide output information to users is a(n)

The __________ of information must be evaluated in relation to the purpose to be served (decision making).

According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's Section 409, material changes in the organization's financial condition must be disclosed to the public on a rapid and current basis.

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance is a major line of business for the biggest accounting firms.

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business Systems

Documenting Information Systems

Database Management Systems

Relational Databases and SQL

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oes Process

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcr Process

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcd Process

The Human Resources Process HR Management and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

The General Ledger and Business Reporting GLBR Process

Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

Filters

Exam 1: Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Generally, which of the following is NOT one of the three roles an accountant typically fills in relation to the AIS?

Information has understandability when it is capable of making a difference in a decision-making situation..

Describe the activities performed and information used by each of the following levels in the management structure: a.Strategic management b.Tactical management c.Operations management

______________________________ is the degree to which information includes data about every relevant object or event necessary to make a decision and includes that information only once.

______________________________, ______________________________, and ______________________________ are the three themes of the textbook.

Information about actual authorized events and objects has ______________________________.

The three logical components of a business process include all of the following except:

Information that is available before it loses its capacity to influence a user's decision possesses the quality of ______________________________.

A(n) ______________________________ is a set of independent elements that together accomplish specific objectives.

Which of the following statements is true?

The quality of information that enables users to identify similarities and differences in two pieces of information is referred to as ______________________________.

To present the results of their endeavors effectively, accountants must possess strong ______________________________.

At which level of the organization are decisions most unstructured?

The ____________ _________________ units of large and small public accounting firms have accounted for a significant percentage of the firms' business and were growing faster than the accounting, auditing, and tax portions of their businesses.

According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, management must identify, document, and evaluate significant internal controls.

Historically, the accountant has performed a(n) ______________________________ function to determine the reliability of financial information presented in printed financial statements.

A system that consists of an integrated set of computer-based and manual components established to collect, store, and manage data and to provide output information to users is a(n)

The __________ of information must be evaluated in relation to the purpose to be served (decision making).

According to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act's Section 409, material changes in the organization's financial condition must be disclosed to the public on a rapid and current basis.

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance is a major line of business for the biggest accounting firms.

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business Systems

Documenting Information Systems

Database Management Systems

Relational Databases and SQL

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oes Process

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcr Process

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcd Process

The Human Resources Process HR Management and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

The General Ledger and Business Reporting GLBR Process

Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

Filters

, , and __ are the three themes of the textbook.

The _____ units of large and small public accounting firms have accounted for a significant percentage of the firms' business and were growing faster than the accounting, auditing, and tax portions of their businesses.