INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1ST EDITION BY
ARLINE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS STUDY GUIDE FOR ACCOUNTING
STUDENTS 100 PERCENT GRADED A+
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I: Foundations of AIS
1. Accounting as Information
2. Risks and Risk Assessments
3. Risk Management and Internal Control
4. Software and Systems
5. Data Storage and Analysis
6. Designing Systems and Databases
7. Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
8. Documenting Systems and Processes
Part II: Business Processes
9. Human Resources and Payroll Processes
10. Purchasing and Payments Processes
11. Conversion Processes
12. Marketing, Sales, and Collections Processes
13. Financial Reporting Processes
,Part III: Risk Assurance
14. Information Systems and Controls
15. Fraud
16. Cybersecurity
Part IV: Technology and Analytics
17. Data Analytics
18. Data Visualization
19. Audit Assurance (Online Chapter)
CHAPTER 1: ACCOUNTING AS INFORMATION
1. Which of the following is a key objective of accounting
information systems (AIS)?
A. To manage company assets
B. To process financial data for decision-making
C. To analyze market trends
D. To monitor employee performance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary objective of AIS is to collect, process,
, and report financial data for internal and external decision-
making.
2. Which of the following represents the primary source of
information for accounting decisions?
A. Market analysis
B. Financial transactions
C. Employee feedback
D. Customer surveys
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Financial transactions provide the data necessary for
accounting decisions, forming the foundation for an accounting
information system.
3. Which of the following is a function of an Accounting
Information System (AIS)?
A. To track employee attendance
B. To record and process business transactions
C. To develop marketing strategies
D. To manage product inventory
Correct Answer: B