Question 1 of 100
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What is a brief description of an accounting information system?
A.
Collects, records, stores and processes financial data.
B.
System that managers use to make strategic decisions.
C.
Stores non-financial data for record-keeping purposes.
D.
Information system that creates additional accounting processes to the normal
business processes.
Answer Key:A
Question 2 of 100
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The term feedback refers to using the ___________ to make changes to input or processing
activities.
A. System
B. Techniques
, C. Approach
D. Output
Answer Key:D
Question 3 of 100
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Information system (IS) functions performed by an external service provider that are
controlled by a Service Level Agreement (SLA). Choose the correct option.
A. Rapid IS department management
B. Decentralisation of the IS department
C. Outsourcing of the IS department
D. Centralisation of the IS department
Answer Key:C
Question 4 of 100
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An Accounting Information System (AIS) collects, records, stores and transcribe financial
data to supply information to decision makers.
True
False
Answer Key:False
Question 5 of 100
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,Which of the following options is NOT a benefit of an Information Strategy?
A. Information strategies minimise development and maintenance costs, which are
expensive.
B. Information strategies ensure low quality information and therefore better
decisions by management.
C. Information strategies ensure that the required information is acquired, retained
and shared with all stakeholders.
D. Organisations are more likely to create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Answer Key:B
Question 6 of 100
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Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of a centralised IS department?
A. Duplication of certain IT functions is reduced.
B. Head office has better control over daily IS operations.
C. Important operational time may be wasted at regional level, as they might have
to wait for IT services and help from head office.
D. Files will be more secure.
, Answer Key:C
Question 7 of 100
1.0 Points
In respect to an information system, processing involves the conversion or transformation of
___ into useful outputs.
A. data
B. information
C. knowledge
D. facts
Answer Key:A
Question 8 of 100
1.0 Points
A system variable is the quantity or item that can be controlled by the decision maker.
True
False
Answer Key:True
Question 9 of 100
1.0 Points
Input refers to the act of gathering and capturing of raw information.
True
False
Answer Key:False
1.0 Points
What is a brief description of an accounting information system?
A.
Collects, records, stores and processes financial data.
B.
System that managers use to make strategic decisions.
C.
Stores non-financial data for record-keeping purposes.
D.
Information system that creates additional accounting processes to the normal
business processes.
Answer Key:A
Question 2 of 100
1.0 Points
The term feedback refers to using the ___________ to make changes to input or processing
activities.
A. System
B. Techniques
, C. Approach
D. Output
Answer Key:D
Question 3 of 100
1.0 Points
Information system (IS) functions performed by an external service provider that are
controlled by a Service Level Agreement (SLA). Choose the correct option.
A. Rapid IS department management
B. Decentralisation of the IS department
C. Outsourcing of the IS department
D. Centralisation of the IS department
Answer Key:C
Question 4 of 100
1.0 Points
An Accounting Information System (AIS) collects, records, stores and transcribe financial
data to supply information to decision makers.
True
False
Answer Key:False
Question 5 of 100
1.0 Points
,Which of the following options is NOT a benefit of an Information Strategy?
A. Information strategies minimise development and maintenance costs, which are
expensive.
B. Information strategies ensure low quality information and therefore better
decisions by management.
C. Information strategies ensure that the required information is acquired, retained
and shared with all stakeholders.
D. Organisations are more likely to create a sustainable competitive advantage.
Answer Key:B
Question 6 of 100
1.0 Points
Which one of the following is NOT an advantage of a centralised IS department?
A. Duplication of certain IT functions is reduced.
B. Head office has better control over daily IS operations.
C. Important operational time may be wasted at regional level, as they might have
to wait for IT services and help from head office.
D. Files will be more secure.
, Answer Key:C
Question 7 of 100
1.0 Points
In respect to an information system, processing involves the conversion or transformation of
___ into useful outputs.
A. data
B. information
C. knowledge
D. facts
Answer Key:A
Question 8 of 100
1.0 Points
A system variable is the quantity or item that can be controlled by the decision maker.
True
False
Answer Key:True
Question 9 of 100
1.0 Points
Input refers to the act of gathering and capturing of raw information.
True
False
Answer Key:False
