WITH ANSWERS!!
System correct answers An entity consisting of two or more components or subsystems that
interact to achieve a goal, the equipment and programs that comprise a complete computer
installation, and the programs and related procedures that perform a single task on a
computer.
Systems Concept correct answers A systems analysis principle that states that changes in
subsystems cannot be made without considering the effect on other subsystems and the
system as a whole
Goal Conflict correct answers Occurs when a decision or action of a subsystem is
inconsistent with another subsystem or the system as a whole
Goal Congruence correct answers Is achieved when a subsystem achieves its goals while
contributing to the organization's overall goal
Integration correct answers Eliminating duplicate recording, storage, reporting, and other
processing activities in an organization. For example, companies that used to have separate
programs to prepare customer statements, collect cash, and maintain accounts receivable
records now combine these functions into a single application.
Data correct answers Facts that are collected, recorded, stored, and processed by an
information system to produce information
Information correct answers Data that have been organized and processed to provide meaning
to a user. Information can be classified as mandatory, essential, or discretionary.
Information Overload correct answers The state in which additional information cannot be
used efficiently and has no marginal value
Value of Information correct answers The benefit produced by in the information minus the
cost of producing it
Mandatory Information correct answers Information required by a governmental entity (such
as a report to the IRS on taxable income and withholdings)
Essential Information correct answers Information required to conduct business with external
parties (such as purchase orders and customer billings)
Discretionary Information correct answers Information that is available only to certain
internal users.
Accounting Information System (AIS) correct answers A system that collects, records, stores,
and processes data to produce information for decision makers. An AIS has six components:
people, procedures and instructions, data, software, information technology infrastructure,
and internal controls and security measures.