Question 1

An essential input field that should contain data is empty.The data edit control that would detect this error is a

Accepted Answer

A)  limit check. 
B)  completeness check. 
C)  sequence check. 
D)  hash total check. 
A)  limit check. 
B)  completeness check. 
C)  sequence check. 
D)  hash total check.

Question 2

Comparing the activity file and the bank summary file does not ensure that all cash has been deposited and has been applied and recorded on the activity file.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Sue Pang enters sales data directly into the computer-input program using a keyboard.The type of system Sue is using is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  automatic identification system. 
B)  manual data entry system. 
C)  point-of-sale system. 
D)  electronic data interchange system. 
A)  automatic identification system. 
B)  manual data entry system. 
C)  point-of-sale system. 
D)  electronic data interchange system.

Question 4

The following input is in an accounts receivable application:
 $\begin{array}{ll}\text { Account number }&\text { Gross amount }\
5864 & 8362 \
1438 & 7866 \
2289 & 6483 \
9822 & 8968 \
2877 & 5214
\end{array}$ Required: Calculate the appropriate (a)record count; (b)financial total; and (c)hash total.

Accepted Answer

a.5
b.36,8

Question 5

Matching a vendor code to a table file of valid vendor codes is an example of a valid code check.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A customer pumps gas at a local convenience store.The customer pays for the gasoline by inserting a credit card into the gasoline pump.This is an example of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  networked vending machine. 
B)  point-of-sale system. 
C)  automatic identification system. 
D)  electronic data interface system. 
A)  networked vending machine. 
B)  point-of-sale system. 
C)  automatic identification system. 
D)  electronic data interface system.

Question 7

Using ________ ________ can compensate for the loss of manual internal controls.

Accepted Answer

transactio

Question 8

Line codes should never be stored within the general ledger file itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Input data should be accompanied by the completion of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  data transfer log. 
B)  input document control form. 
C)  data transfer register. 
D)  key verification control procedure. 
A)  data transfer log. 
B)  input document control form. 
C)  data transfer register. 
D)  key verification control procedure.

Question 10

A sequentially organized master file commonly resides on a direct-access storage device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Key verification control procedures

Accepted Answer

A)  edit data. 
B)  do not use batch totals. 
C)  do not edit data. 
D)  electronically replace incorrect data with data from an existing database. 
A)  edit data. 
B)  do not use batch totals. 
C)  do not edit data. 
D)  electronically replace incorrect data with data from an existing database.

Question 12

The use of ________ control over the entire data processing input-process-output sequence is fundamental to organizational independence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of ________ control over the...

Question 13

The first step in a batch-processing environment using sequential file updating is

Accepted Answer

A)  preparing general ledger reports. 
B)  updating the master file. 
C)  preparing the transaction file. 
D)  updating the general ledger. 
A)  preparing general ledger reports. 
B)  updating the master file. 
C)  preparing the transaction file. 
D)  updating the general ledger.

Question 14

A retail sales Point-of-Sale terminal

Accepted Answer

A)  records cash and charge sales. 
B)  updates inventory records. 
C)  provides data for posting to daily sales records. 
D)  All of these answers are correct. 
A)  records cash and charge sales. 
B)  updates inventory records. 
C)  provides data for posting to daily sales records. 
D)  All of these answers are correct.

Question 15

The summary of the current month's general ledger activity is the general ledger by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The summary of the current month's general...

Question 16

An extra digit added to a code number verified by applying mathematical calculations to the individual code number characters is a

Accepted Answer

A)  control digit. 
B)  hash digit. 
C)  check digit. 
D)  verification digit. 
A)  control digit. 
B)  hash digit. 
C)  check digit. 
D)  verification digit.

Question 17

A functional acknowledgment acknowledges receipt of the message and reports in detail the items in the received message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Paid customer invoice records are retained on-line for a year and are available for inquiries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Automatic identification of products is greatly enhanced by

Accepted Answer

A)  using UPC as a base. 
B)  employing JIT processing. 
C)  manually prepared price tags affixed by receiving personnel upon delivery. 
D)  transaction tagging using each manufacturer's unique inventory control numbers. 
A)  using UPC as a base. 
B)  employing JIT processing. 
C)  manually prepared price tags affixed by receiving personnel upon delivery. 
D)  transaction tagging using each manufacturer's unique inventory control numbers.

Question 20

A transaction log that is "tagged" means that

Accepted Answer

A)  it has been catalogued in the EDP library. 
B)  it is full and cannot hold any more information. 
C)  it has been key verified and data edited. 
D)  additional, audit-oriented information is included with original transaction data. 
A)  it has been catalogued in the EDP library. 
B)  it is full and cannot hold any more information. 
C)  it has been key verified and data edited. 
D)  additional, audit-oriented information is included with original transaction data.

An essential input field that should contain data is empty.The data edit control that would detect this error is a

Comparing the activity file and the bank summary file does not ensure that all cash has been deposited and has been applied and recorded on the activity file.

Sue Pang enters sales data directly into the computer-input program using a keyboard.The type of system Sue is using is a(n)

The following input is in an accounts receivable application: Account number Gross amount 5864 8362 1438 7866 2289 6483 9822 8968 2877 5214 Required: Calculate the appropriate (a)record count; (b)financial total; and (c)hash total.

Matching a vendor code to a table file of valid vendor codes is an example of a valid code check.

A customer pumps gas at a local convenience store.The customer pays for the gasoline by inserting a credit card into the gasoline pump.This is an example of a(n)

Using can compensate for the loss of manual internal controls.

Line codes should never be stored within the general ledger file itself.

Input data should be accompanied by the completion of a(n)

A sequentially organized master file commonly resides on a direct-access storage device.

Key verification control procedures

The use of ________ control over the entire data processing input-process-output sequence is fundamental to organizational independence.

The first step in a batch-processing environment using sequential file updating is

A retail sales Point-of-Sale terminal

The summary of the current month's general ledger activity is the general ledger by ________.

An extra digit added to a code number verified by applying mathematical calculations to the individual code number characters is a

A functional acknowledgment acknowledges receipt of the message and reports in detail the items in the received message.

Paid customer invoice records are retained on-line for a year and are available for inquiries.

Automatic identification of products is greatly enhanced by

A transaction log that is "tagged" means that

Accounting Information Systems: An Overview

Systems Techniques and Documentation

Ebusiness and Ecommerce

Transaction Processing and the Internal Control Process

Fraud Examination and Fraud Management

Information Systems Security

Revenue Cycle Processes

Procurement and Human Resources Business Processes

The Production Business Process

Systems Planning, analysis, and Design

Systems Project Management, implementation, operation, control

Data Management Concepts

Auditing Information Technology

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Exam 7: Electronic Data Processing Systems

An essential input field that should contain data is empty.The data edit control that would detect this error is a

Comparing the activity file and the bank summary file does not ensure that all cash has been deposited and has been applied and recorded on the activity file.

Sue Pang enters sales data directly into the computer-input program using a keyboard.The type of system Sue is using is a(n)

The following input is in an accounts receivable application: Account number Gross amount 5864 8362 1438 7866 2289 6483 9822 8968 2877 5214 Required: Calculate the appropriate (a)record count; (b)financial total; and (c)hash total.

Matching a vendor code to a table file of valid vendor codes is an example of a valid code check.

A customer pumps gas at a local convenience store.The customer pays for the gasoline by inserting a credit card into the gasoline pump.This is an example of a(n)

Using ________ ________ can compensate for the loss of manual internal controls.

Line codes should never be stored within the general ledger file itself.

Input data should be accompanied by the completion of a(n)

A sequentially organized master file commonly resides on a direct-access storage device.

Key verification control procedures

The use of ________ control over the entire data processing input-process-output sequence is fundamental to organizational independence.

The first step in a batch-processing environment using sequential file updating is

A retail sales Point-of-Sale terminal

The summary of the current month's general ledger activity is the general ledger by ________.

An extra digit added to a code number verified by applying mathematical calculations to the individual code number characters is a

A functional acknowledgment acknowledges receipt of the message and reports in detail the items in the received message.

Paid customer invoice records are retained on-line for a year and are available for inquiries.

Automatic identification of products is greatly enhanced by

A transaction log that is "tagged" means that

Accounting Information Systems: An Overview

Systems Techniques and Documentation

Ebusiness and Ecommerce

Transaction Processing and the Internal Control Process

Fraud Examination and Fraud Management

Information Systems Security

Revenue Cycle Processes

Procurement and Human Resources Business Processes

The Production Business Process

Systems Planning, analysis, and Design

Systems Project Management, implementation, operation, control

Data Management Concepts

Auditing Information Technology

Filters

Using can compensate for the loss of manual internal controls.