Question 1

Because it uses alphabetic characters, a sequential coding system is most understandable to human beings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A relation is in ______________________________ if it does not contain repeating groups.

Accepted Answer

first norm

Question 3

The uniform product codes (UPCs) used by supermarkets and other retailers are examples of a block coding scheme.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The centralized database approach to business event processing, in which facts about events are stored in relational database tables instead of separate files, solves many of the problems caused by data redundancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

If attribute A determines a single value for attribute B at any time, we say that attribute B is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a parent of attribute A 
B)  a child of attribute A 
C)  functionally dependent on attribute A 
D)  networked to attribute A 
A)  a parent of attribute A 
B)  a child of attribute A 
C)  functionally dependent on attribute A 
D)  networked to attribute A

Question 6

In a(n) ______________________________ database model, records are organized in a pyramid structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n) ______________________________ database model, records are...

Question 7

The way a user thinks of the data in a database is called the user's:

Accepted Answer

A)  physical view 
B)  logical view 
C)  data entry view 
D)  screen view 
A)  physical view 
B)  logical view 
C)  data entry view 
D)  screen view

Question 8

The uniform product codes (UPC) used in supermarkets is a type of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The coding system that is most understandable by human information processors is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding the centralized database approach to data management is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Facts about events are stored in relational database tables. 
B)  Users can access and manipulate data using their own models. 
C)  The approach eliminates many of the problems caused by data redundancy. 
D)  In this approach, data and applications are dependent on each other. 
A)  Facts about events are stored in relational database tables. 
B)  Users can access and manipulate data using their own models. 
C)  The approach eliminates many of the problems caused by data redundancy. 
D)  In this approach, data and applications are dependent on each other.

Question 11

A meaningful change in the state of an enterprise such as hiring employees, purchasing inventory, and collecting cash from customers are called ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A meaningful change in the state of...

Question 12

The mapping of the relationships between entities would be used in the development of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  context diagram 
B)  physical DFD 
C)  logical DFD 
D)  E-R diagram 
A)  context diagram 
B)  physical DFD 
C)  logical DFD 
D)  E-R diagram

Question 13

The computer software needed to implement a database approach to data management that is not needed with the applications approach to data management is:

Accepted Answer

A)  operating system software 
B)  database management system (DBMS) software 
C)  application program software 
D)  query language software 
A)  operating system software 
B)  database management system (DBMS) software 
C)  application program software 
D)  query language software

Question 14

______________________________ coding schemes attach specific meaning to particular character positions by ordering items in descending order where each successive rank order is a subset of the rank above it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ coding schemes attach specific meaning to...

Question 15

An attribute is an item of data that characterizes an entity or relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A record layout depicts:

Accepted Answer

A)  the characters comprising a field 
B)  the fields comprising a record 
C)  the records comprising a file 
D)  the characters comprising a record 
A)  the characters comprising a field 
B)  the fields comprising a record 
C)  the records comprising a file 
D)  the characters comprising a record

Question 17

A(n) ______________________________ table contains repeating attributes (or fields) within each row (or record).

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______________________________ table contains repeating attributes (or...

Question 18

______________________________ are problems in a relation table caused by the existence of functional dependencies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________________________ are problems in a relation table...

Question 19

The ______________________________ approach to business event processing concentrates on the process being performed, with data playing a secondary or supportive role to the programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ approach to business event processing...

Question 20

The ____ database model works well for simple data structures, but falls apart quickly when the data becomes more complex.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hierarchical 
B)  Relational 
C)  Network 
D)  object-oriented 
A)  Hierarchical 
B)  Relational 
C)  Network 
D)  object-oriented

Because it uses alphabetic characters, a sequential coding system is most understandable to human beings.

A relation is in ______________________________ if it does not contain repeating groups.

The uniform product codes (UPCs) used by supermarkets and other retailers are examples of a block coding scheme.

The centralized database approach to business event processing, in which facts about events are stored in relational database tables instead of separate files, solves many of the problems caused by data redundancy.

If attribute A determines a single value for attribute B at any time, we say that attribute B is ____.

In a(n) ______________________________ database model, records are organized in a pyramid structure.

The way a user thinks of the data in a database is called the user's:

The uniform product codes (UPC) used in supermarkets is a type of:

The coding system that is most understandable by human information processors is:

Which of the following statements regarding the centralized database approach to data management is false?

A meaningful change in the state of an enterprise such as hiring employees, purchasing inventory, and collecting cash from customers are called ______________________________.

The mapping of the relationships between entities would be used in the development of a(n):

The computer software needed to implement a database approach to data management that is not needed with the applications approach to data management is:

______________________________ coding schemes attach specific meaning to particular character positions by ordering items in descending order where each successive rank order is a subset of the rank above it.

An attribute is an item of data that characterizes an entity or relationship.

A record layout depicts:

A(n) ______________________________ table contains repeating attributes (or fields) within each row (or record).

______________________________ are problems in a relation table caused by the existence of functional dependencies.

The ______________________________ approach to business event processing concentrates on the process being performed, with data playing a secondary or supportive role to the programs.

The ____ database model works well for simple data structures, but falls apart quickly when the data becomes more complex.

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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

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Exam 5: Database Management Systems

Because it uses alphabetic characters, a sequential coding system is most understandable to human beings.

A relation is in ______________________________ if it does not contain repeating groups.

The uniform product codes (UPCs) used by supermarkets and other retailers are examples of a block coding scheme.

The centralized database approach to business event processing, in which facts about events are stored in relational database tables instead of separate files, solves many of the problems caused by data redundancy.

If attribute A determines a single value for attribute B at any time, we say that attribute B is ____.

In a(n) ______________________________ database model, records are organized in a pyramid structure.

The way a user thinks of the data in a database is called the user's:

The uniform product codes (UPC) used in supermarkets is a type of:

The coding system that is most understandable by human information processors is:

Which of the following statements regarding the centralized database approach to data management is false?

A meaningful change in the state of an enterprise such as hiring employees, purchasing inventory, and collecting cash from customers are called ______________________________.

The mapping of the relationships between entities would be used in the development of a(n):

The computer software needed to implement a database approach to data management that is not needed with the applications approach to data management is:

______________________________ coding schemes attach specific meaning to particular character positions by ordering items in descending order where each successive rank order is a subset of the rank above it.

An attribute is an item of data that characterizes an entity or relationship.

A record layout depicts:

A(n) ______________________________ table contains repeating attributes (or fields) within each row (or record).

______________________________ are problems in a relation table caused by the existence of functional dependencies.

The ______________________________ approach to business event processing concentrates on the process being performed, with data playing a secondary or supportive role to the programs.

The ____ database model works well for simple data structures, but falls apart quickly when the data becomes more complex.

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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