Question 1

The opposite of "primary storage" is "secondary storage."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Programs that help users perform such tasks as copying files,converting files from one format to another,compressing files,performing system diagnostics,and building disk directories best describes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Antivirus software 
B) Utility programs 
C) Application software 
D) Operating system software 
A) Antivirus software 
B) Utility programs 
C) Application software 
D) Operating system software

Question 3

RAM is an acronym for "record access machine."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the most important reason to use POS systems,OCR systems,or MICR systems?

Accepted Answer

A) To use the latest information technology 
B) To avoid data transcription 
C) To create an extra layer of IT infrastructure 
D) To decrease dependency on foreign oil 
A) To use the latest information technology 
B) To avoid data transcription 
C) To create an extra layer of IT infrastructure 
D) To decrease dependency on foreign oil

Question 5

Processor speeds are very important to AIS applications because faster processors automatically lead to greater throughput.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The processing power of the CPU in a mainframe computer is greater than in a minicomputer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Each computer record on a hard disk is composed of sub-elements called "data fields."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The term cloud computing refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) Fuzzy computing logic 
B) Hidden computer data,which are obscured in some way 
C) Purchasing computing services on the Internet 
D) Undetected errors in data processing 
A) Fuzzy computing logic 
B) Hidden computer data,which are obscured in some way 
C) Purchasing computing services on the Internet 
D) Undetected errors in data processing

Question 9

A POS device is usually attached to a:

Accepted Answer

A) Printer 
B) Bank check 
C) Cash register 
D) Keyboard 
E) Computer mouse 
A) Printer 
B) Bank check 
C) Cash register 
D) Keyboard 
E) Computer mouse

Question 10

All of the following are reasons why information technology is important to accountants except:

Accepted Answer

A) IT supports AIS functions such as communications and record keeping 
B) Accountants must often evaluate AISs for themselves or for clients 
C) It is important to keep up; if your competitors buy new computers,you should too 
D) IT is likely to affect the way accountants work in the future 
A) IT supports AIS functions such as communications and record keeping 
B) Accountants must often evaluate AISs for themselves or for clients 
C) It is important to keep up; if your competitors buy new computers,you should too 
D) IT is likely to affect the way accountants work in the future

Question 11

Which of the following best describes documents initially prepared by a company,then sent to individuals,and finally returned to the organization for data processing?

Accepted Answer

A) Mark-sense media 
B) Source documents 
C) Turnaround documents 
D) MICR documents 
A) Mark-sense media 
B) Source documents 
C) Turnaround documents 
D) MICR documents

The opposite of "primary storage" is "secondary storage."

Programs that help users perform such tasks as copying files,converting files from one format to another,compressing files,performing system diagnostics,and building disk directories best describes which of the following?

RAM is an acronym for "record access machine."

Which of the following is the most important reason to use POS systems,OCR systems,or MICR systems?

Processor speeds are very important to AIS applications because faster processors automatically lead to greater throughput.

The processing power of the CPU in a mainframe computer is greater than in a minicomputer.

Each computer record on a hard disk is composed of sub-elements called "data fields."

The term cloud computing refers to:

A POS device is usually attached to a:

All of the following are reasons why information technology is important to accountants except:

Which of the following best describes documents initially prepared by a company,then sent to individuals,and finally returned to the organization for data processing?

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Data Modeling

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Introduction to Internal Control Systems

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Computer Crime,fraud,ethics,and Privacy

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Accounting on the Internet

Accounting on the Internet

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Exam 2: Information Technology and Aiss

The opposite of "primary storage" is "secondary storage."

Programs that help users perform such tasks as copying files,converting files from one format to another,compressing files,performing system diagnostics,and building disk directories best describes which of the following?

RAM is an acronym for "record access machine."

Which of the following is the most important reason to use POS systems,OCR systems,or MICR systems?

Processor speeds are very important to AIS applications because faster processors automatically lead to greater throughput.

The processing power of the CPU in a mainframe computer is greater than in a minicomputer.

Each computer record on a hard disk is composed of sub-elements called "data fields."

The term cloud computing refers to:

A POS device is usually attached to a:

All of the following are reasons why information technology is important to accountants except:

Which of the following best describes documents initially prepared by a company,then sent to individuals,and finally returned to the organization for data processing?

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Data Modeling

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Introduction to Internal Control Systems

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Computer Crime,fraud,ethics,and Privacy

Information Technology Auditing

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Accounting on the Internet

Accounting on the Internet

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