Question 1

In a data flow diagram, a(n) _________________________ symbol portrays a source or a destination of data outside the system.

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The answer of In a data flow diagram, a(n) _________________________...

Question 2

The figure below contains 14 symbols used in constructing data flow diagrams or system flowcharts.Each symbol has been assigned a capital letter (A through N) for identification in this problem.The following is a list of 14 data flow diagram or flowcharting symbols:
(1) Data store (in a data flow diagram)
(2) Entity or process (in a data flow diagram)
(3) External entity (in a data flow diagram)
(4) Document
(5) Manual keying 
(6) Computer process
(7) Manual process
(8) Display
(9) Disk 
(10) Paper 
(11) Off-page connector
(12) Start/stop 
(13) Annotation
(14) Batch total
Required:
Match each symbol to its corresponding description by writing the description number below the each symbol.

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The answer of The figure below contains 14 symbols used...

Question 3

On a logical data flow diagram, data flows:

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A) always go from a higher-numbered to a lower-numbered bubble 
B) never go from a higher-numbered to a lower-numbered bubble 
C) can go in either direction as needed 
D) must go from a bubble to a box 
A) always go from a higher-numbered to a lower-numbered bubble 
B) never go from a higher-numbered to a lower-numbered bubble 
C) can go in either direction as needed 
D) must go from a bubble to a box

Question 4

Figure TB-4.1 is a "generic" level 0 data flow diagram, taken from Figure 4.5 in the text.Required:
Using good data flow diagram construction techniques draw a diagram to explode bubble 3.0 to its next lower level.Diagram 3.0 should contain three processes, appropriately numbered, and should contain the following data flows in addition to those in the level 0 diagram (see NOTE):
a.Flow H runs from the first process to the second.
b.Flow I runs from the first process to the third.
c.Flows J and K run from the second process to the third.NOTE: Assume that the flows shown in the level 0 diagram affect diagram 3.0 as follows:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure TB-4.1 is a "generic" level 0...

Question 5

Which data flow diagram symbol portrays a source or destination of data outside the system?

Accepted Answer

A) data flow symbol 
B) external entity symbol 
C) bubble symbol 
D) file symbol 
A) data flow symbol 
B) external entity symbol 
C) bubble symbol 
D) file symbol

Question 6

In a data flow diagram, a square represents an internal entity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) ______________________________ is the top-level diagram in a series of ____________________ diagrams representing an information system, and it shows the flows into and out of the system of interest and into and out of external entities.

Accepted Answer

context di

Question 8

The following systems flowchart describes how a data entry clerk key enters data on a source document into business event data.Which statement describes whether the systems flowchart was created properly?

Accepted Answer

A) The systems flowchart was created properly. 
B) The arrow between the computer process and the data store should be bi-directional. 
C) The computer process should be shown in the computer column. 
D) The second symbol in the data entry clerk column should be a square. 
A) The systems flowchart was created properly. 
B) The arrow between the computer process and the data store should be bi-directional. 
C) The computer process should be shown in the computer column. 
D) The second symbol in the data entry clerk column should be a square.

Question 9

The following symbol represents a manual process

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Internal entities are those entities inside the system that send data to, or receive data from, the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n) _________________________ is a person, place, or thing within the system that transforms data.

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The answer of A(n) _________________________ is a person, place, or...

Question 12

Which data flow diagram shows what activities the system is performing without having to specify how, where, or by whom the activities are accomplished?

Accepted Answer

A) context diagram 
B) physical data flow diagram 
C) systems flowchart 
D) logical data flow diagram 
A) context diagram 
B) physical data flow diagram 
C) systems flowchart 
D) logical data flow diagram

Question 13

To make a logical data flow diagram readable, how many bubbles should be used?

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A) one to three 
B) five to seven 
C) eight to ten 
D) as many as needed but no more than ten 
A) one to three 
B) five to seven 
C) eight to ten 
D) as many as needed but no more than ten

Question 14

A systems flowchart varies from a data flow diagram because it:

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A) only represents the information system 
B) only represents the operations system 
C) only represents the management system 
D) represents the management system, the operations system, and the information system 
A) only represents the information system 
B) only represents the operations system 
C) only represents the management system 
D) represents the management system, the operations system, and the information system

Question 15

When two data flow diagrams have equivalent external data flows, we say that the two data flow diagrams are:

Accepted Answer

A) congruent 
B) similar 
C) balanced 
D) equal 
A) congruent 
B) similar 
C) balanced 
D) equal

Question 16

Why do auditors and systems analysts use systems documentation?

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A) to understand, explain, and improve complex systems 
B) only to provide justification to management for systems investments 
C) to reduce the number and amount of external entities 
D) to eliminate evidence to be collected 
A) to understand, explain, and improve complex systems 
B) only to provide justification to management for systems investments 
C) to reduce the number and amount of external entities 
D) to eliminate evidence to be collected

Question 17

Data flow diagrams portray a business processes' activities, stores of data, and flows of data among those elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

On a systems flowchart, computer processing is represented by a:

Accepted Answer

A) square 
B) trapezoid 
C) rectangle 
D) parallelogram 
A) square 
B) trapezoid 
C) rectangle 
D) parallelogram

Question 19

Information processing activities include:

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A) only automated activities 
B) activities that retrieve, transform, and file data 
C) the sending of data between entities 
D) operational activities 
A) only automated activities 
B) activities that retrieve, transform, and file data 
C) the sending of data between entities 
D) operational activities

Question 20

A ______________________________ is the least detailed diagram of an information system.

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The answer of A ______________________________ is the least detailed diagram...

In a data flow diagram, a(n) _________________________ symbol portrays a source or a destination of data outside the system.

On a logical data flow diagram, data flows:

Which data flow diagram symbol portrays a source or destination of data outside the system?

In a data flow diagram, a square represents an internal entity.

A(n) __________ is the top-level diagram in a series of diagrams representing an information system, and it shows the flows into and out of the system of interest and into and out of external entities.

The following systems flowchart describes how a data entry clerk key enters data on a source document into business event data.Which statement describes whether the systems flowchart was created properly?

The following symbol represents a manual process

Internal entities are those entities inside the system that send data to, or receive data from, the system.

A(n) _________________________ is a person, place, or thing within the system that transforms data.

Which data flow diagram shows what activities the system is performing without having to specify how, where, or by whom the activities are accomplished?

To make a logical data flow diagram readable, how many bubbles should be used?

A systems flowchart varies from a data flow diagram because it:

When two data flow diagrams have equivalent external data flows, we say that the two data flow diagrams are:

Why do auditors and systems analysts use systems documentation?

Data flow diagrams portray a business processes' activities, stores of data, and flows of data among those elements.

On a systems flowchart, computer processing is represented by a:

Information processing activities include:

A ______________________________ is the least detailed diagram of an information system.

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Exam 4: Documenting Information Systems

In a data flow diagram, a(n) _________________________ symbol portrays a source or a destination of data outside the system.

On a logical data flow diagram, data flows:

Which data flow diagram symbol portrays a source or destination of data outside the system?

In a data flow diagram, a square represents an internal entity.

A(n) ______________________________ is the top-level diagram in a series of ____________________ diagrams representing an information system, and it shows the flows into and out of the system of interest and into and out of external entities.

The following systems flowchart describes how a data entry clerk key enters data on a source document into business event data.Which statement describes whether the systems flowchart was created properly?

The following symbol represents a manual process

Internal entities are those entities inside the system that send data to, or receive data from, the system.

A(n) _________________________ is a person, place, or thing within the system that transforms data.

Which data flow diagram shows what activities the system is performing without having to specify how, where, or by whom the activities are accomplished?

To make a logical data flow diagram readable, how many bubbles should be used?

A systems flowchart varies from a data flow diagram because it:

When two data flow diagrams have equivalent external data flows, we say that the two data flow diagrams are:

Why do auditors and systems analysts use systems documentation?

Data flow diagrams portray a business processes' activities, stores of data, and flows of data among those elements.

On a systems flowchart, computer processing is represented by a:

Information processing activities include:

A ______________________________ is the least detailed diagram of an information system.

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business 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 Receivable Cash Receipts Barcr Process

The Purchasing Process

Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcd Process

The Human Resources Process HR Management and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

General Ledger and Business Reporting Glbr Process

Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

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A(n) __________ is the top-level diagram in a series of diagrams representing an information system, and it shows the flows into and out of the system of interest and into and out of external entities.