Question 1

For the following diagram, which item is the entity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students 
B)  Name 
C)  Address 
D)  Street 
A)  Students 
B)  Name 
C)  Address 
D)  Street

Question 2

Another name for sequential coding is:

Accepted Answer

A)  block coding 
B)  serial coding 
C)  hierarchical coding 
D)  significant digit coding 
A)  block coding 
B)  serial coding 
C)  hierarchical coding 
D)  significant digit coding

Question 3

In a(n) ____ database model, data are logically organized into two-dimensional tables.

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical 
B)  relational 
C)  network 
D)  object-oriented 
A)  hierarchical 
B)  relational 
C)  network 
D)  object-oriented

Question 4

A(n) ______________________________ is a code that includes an extra digit that can be used to verify the accuracy of the code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______________________________ is a code that includes...

Question 5

A(n) ______________________________ is an information system that assists managers with unstructured decisions by retrieving and analyzing data for purposes of identifying and generating useful information.

Accepted Answer

Decision support sys

Question 6

Data flows that provide a basis for managerial decisions are called ____ information flows.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal 
B)  vertical 
C)  sequential 
D)  master 
A)  horizontal 
B)  vertical 
C)  sequential 
D)  master

Question 7

A(n) ______________________________ is a set of integrated programs designed to simplify the tasks of creating, accessing, and managing a database.

Accepted Answer

database management

Question 8

In creating an entity-relationship diagram, the correct sequence of steps is:

Accepted Answer

A)  create tables, identify entities, identify relationships 
B)  identify relationships, identify entities, create tables 
C)  identify entities, identify relationships, create tables 
D)  create tables, identify relationships, identify entities 
A)  create tables, identify entities, identify relationships 
B)  identify relationships, identify entities, create tables 
C)  identify entities, identify relationships, create tables 
D)  create tables, identify relationships, identify entities

Question 9

A(n) ____ reflects a system's key entities and the relationship among them.

Accepted Answer

A)  data flow diagram 
B)  relational table 
C)  program flowchart 
D)  entity-relationship diagram 
A)  data flow diagram 
B)  relational table 
C)  program flowchart 
D)  entity-relationship diagram

Question 10

The model that logically organizes data into two-dimensional tables is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical database model 
B)  network database model 
C)  relational database model 
D)  object-oriented database model 
A)  hierarchical database model 
B)  network database model 
C)  relational database model 
D)  object-oriented database model

Question 11

A data model for a database is often depicted using entity-relationship diagrams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The model that only works well for simple data structures is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical database model 
B)  network database model 
C)  relational database model 
D)  object-oriented database model 
A)  hierarchical database model 
B)  network database model 
C)  relational database model 
D)  object-oriented database model

Question 13

A(n) ______________________________ is mainly about collecting and presenting information and less about doing additional processing and calculations.

Accepted Answer

executive informatio

Question 14

Which of the following is the most likely coding scheme for college courses?

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchical coding 
B)  sequential coding 
C)  block coding 
D)  mnemonic coding 
A)  hierarchical coding 
B)  sequential coding 
C)  block coding 
D)  mnemonic coding

Question 15

A(n) ______________________________ is the attribute whose value is unique for every entity that will appear in the database.

Accepted Answer

primary ke

Question 16

In an object-oriented database model, what types of objects can be stored through use of abstract data types, inheritance, and encapsulation?

Accepted Answer

A)  simple 
B)  complex 
C)  both simple and complex 
D)  neither simple nor complex 
A)  simple 
B)  complex 
C)  both simple and complex 
D)  neither simple nor complex

Question 17

The centralized database approach to data management concentrates on the process being performed, rather than on the data themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The use of information systems facilities to focus on the collection, organization, integration, and long-term storage of entity-wide data is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  data independence 
B)  data mining 
C)  data redundancy 
D)  data warehousing 
A)  data independence 
B)  data mining 
C)  data redundancy 
D)  data warehousing

Question 19

Which of the following advantages of the centralized database approach does not occur because of a reduction in data redundancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced storage costs 
B)  easier maintenance 
C)  increased data integrity 
D)  reduced user and programmer training 
A)  reduced storage costs 
B)  easier maintenance 
C)  increased data integrity 
D)  reduced user and programmer training

Question 20

A computer's ability to imitate human decision making when confronting situations that are complex and ambiguous is called ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

artificial

For the following diagram, which item is the entity?

Another name for sequential coding is:

In a(n) ____ database model, data are logically organized into two-dimensional tables.

A(n) ______________________________ is a code that includes an extra digit that can be used to verify the accuracy of the code.

A(n) ______________________________ is an information system that assists managers with unstructured decisions by retrieving and analyzing data for purposes of identifying and generating useful information.

Data flows that provide a basis for managerial decisions are called ____ information flows.

A(n) ______________________________ is a set of integrated programs designed to simplify the tasks of creating, accessing, and managing a database.

In creating an entity-relationship diagram, the correct sequence of steps is:

A(n) ____ reflects a system's key entities and the relationship among them.

The model that logically organizes data into two-dimensional tables is the:

A data model for a database is often depicted using entity-relationship diagrams.

The model that only works well for simple data structures is the:

A(n) ______________________________ is mainly about collecting and presenting information and less about doing additional processing and calculations.

Which of the following is the most likely coding scheme for college courses?

A(n) ______________________________ is the attribute whose value is unique for every entity that will appear in the database.

In an object-oriented database model, what types of objects can be stored through use of abstract data types, inheritance, and encapsulation?

The centralized database approach to data management concentrates on the process being performed, rather than on the data themselves.

The use of information systems facilities to focus on the collection, organization, integration, and long-term storage of entity-wide data is known as:

Which of the following advantages of the centralized database approach does not occur because of a reduction in data redundancy?

A computer's ability to imitate human decision making when confronting situations that are complex and ambiguous is called ______________________________.

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business Systems

Documenting Information 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

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Exam 5: Database Management Systems

For the following diagram, which item is the entity?

Another name for sequential coding is:

In a(n) ____ database model, data are logically organized into two-dimensional tables.

A(n) ______________________________ is a code that includes an extra digit that can be used to verify the accuracy of the code.

A(n) ______________________________ is an information system that assists managers with unstructured decisions by retrieving and analyzing data for purposes of identifying and generating useful information.

Data flows that provide a basis for managerial decisions are called ____ information flows.

A(n) ______________________________ is a set of integrated programs designed to simplify the tasks of creating, accessing, and managing a database.

In creating an entity-relationship diagram, the correct sequence of steps is:

A(n) ____ reflects a system's key entities and the relationship among them.

The model that logically organizes data into two-dimensional tables is the:

A data model for a database is often depicted using entity-relationship diagrams.

The model that only works well for simple data structures is the:

A(n) ______________________________ is mainly about collecting and presenting information and less about doing additional processing and calculations.

Which of the following is the most likely coding scheme for college courses?

A(n) ______________________________ is the attribute whose value is unique for every entity that will appear in the database.

In an object-oriented database model, what types of objects can be stored through use of abstract data types, inheritance, and encapsulation?

The centralized database approach to data management concentrates on the process being performed, rather than on the data themselves.

The use of information systems facilities to focus on the collection, organization, integration, and long-term storage of entity-wide data is known as:

Which of the following advantages of the centralized database approach does not occur because of a reduction in data redundancy?

A computer's ability to imitate human decision making when confronting situations that are complex and ambiguous is called ______________________________.

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business Systems

Documenting Information 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