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#vg 9TH EDITION JAMES A HALL
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,Chapter 2—Introduction to Transaction Processing
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1. Processing more transactions at a lower unit cost makes batch processing more efficient than real-time
systems.
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2. The process of acquiring raw materials is part of the conversion cycle.
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3. Directing work-in-process through its various stages of manufacturing is part of the conversion cycle.
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4. The portion of the monthly bill from a credit card company is an example of a turn-around document.
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5. The general journal is used to record recurring transactions that are similar in nature.
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6. Document flowcharts are used to represent systems at different levels of detail.
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7. Data flow diagrams represent the physical system.
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8. System flowcharts are often used to depict processes that are handled in batches.
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9. Program flowcharts depict the type of media being used (paper, magnetic tape, or disks) and terminals.
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10. System flowcharts represent the input sources, programs, and output products of a computer system.
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