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Presented Below Is a List of Terms Relating to Accounting

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Presented below is a list of terms relating to accounting information systems, followed by definitions of those terms.
Match the appropriate term with each definition. Each answer will be used only once.

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Key verification

A table-lookup procedure in which the table file consists of valid data codes

Real-time

A system that processes input data immediately after they are input and can provide immediate output to users

On-line, real time computing

Technology that enhances the traditional cash register to allow it to function as a source data-entry device for sales transactions

Input document control form

A computer environment where immediate or fast-response processing occurs

Tagging

Audit-oriented information that is included with original transaction data when they are recorded.

Program data editing

A control procedure to ensure the accuracy of the key-transcribed input data

Valid code check

Documents batch control totals for batches of input data transmitted between user departments and the data processing department

Transaction processing system

A software technique used to screen data prior to computer processing

Table lookup

An edit program that compares the value of a field to the acceptable values contained in a table file

POS system

A system that collects and processes transactions and provides immediate output concerning processing