Solutions Manual Accounting Information Systems
16th Edition Author: Romney; Steinbart; Summers;
Wood, All Chapters 1 – 24 Covered 100% Complete A+
Study Guide Latest Version
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,Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems: An Overview
1.1 Distinguish data from information, discuss the characteristics of useful information,
and explain how to determine the value of information.
1) Which of the following statements below shows the contrast between data and
information?
A) Data is the output of an AIS.
B) Information is the primary output of an AIS.
C) Data is more useful in decision making than information.
D) Data and information are the same.
Answer: B
2) Information is best described as
A) raw facts about transactions.
B) data that has been organized and processed so that it is meaningful to the user.
C) facts that are useful when processed in a timely manner.
D) the same thing as data.
Answer: B
3) The value of information can best be determined by
A) its usefulness to decision makers.
B) its relevance to decision makers.
C) the benefits associated with obtaining the information minus the cost of producing it.
D) the extent to which it optimizes the value chain.
Answer: C
4) An accounting information system (AIS) processes to provide users with
.
A) data; information
B) data; transactions
C) information; data
D) data; benefits Answer:
A
5) information reduces uncertainty, improves decision makers' ability to make
predictions, or confirms expectations.
A) Timely
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, B) Reliable
C) Relevant
D) Comple
te Answer:
C
6) Information that is free from error or bias and accurately represents the events or
activities of the organization is
A) relevant.
B) reliable / Faithful Representation.
C) verifiable.
D) timely.
Answer: B
7) Information that does not omit important aspects of the underlying events or
activities that it measures is
A) complete.
B) accessible.
C) relevant.
D) timely.
Answer: A
8) Information is when two knowledgeable people independently produce
the same information.
A) verifiable
B) relevant
C) reliable
D) comple
te Answer:
A
9) Data must be converted into information to be considered useful and meaningful
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16th Edition Author: Romney; Steinbart; Summers;
Wood, All Chapters 1 – 24 Covered 100% Complete A+
Study Guide Latest Version
FULL TEST BANK!!!
1|Page
,Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems: An Overview
1.1 Distinguish data from information, discuss the characteristics of useful information,
and explain how to determine the value of information.
1) Which of the following statements below shows the contrast between data and
information?
A) Data is the output of an AIS.
B) Information is the primary output of an AIS.
C) Data is more useful in decision making than information.
D) Data and information are the same.
Answer: B
2) Information is best described as
A) raw facts about transactions.
B) data that has been organized and processed so that it is meaningful to the user.
C) facts that are useful when processed in a timely manner.
D) the same thing as data.
Answer: B
3) The value of information can best be determined by
A) its usefulness to decision makers.
B) its relevance to decision makers.
C) the benefits associated with obtaining the information minus the cost of producing it.
D) the extent to which it optimizes the value chain.
Answer: C
4) An accounting information system (AIS) processes to provide users with
.
A) data; information
B) data; transactions
C) information; data
D) data; benefits Answer:
A
5) information reduces uncertainty, improves decision makers' ability to make
predictions, or confirms expectations.
A) Timely
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, 1
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, B) Reliable
C) Relevant
D) Comple
te Answer:
C
6) Information that is free from error or bias and accurately represents the events or
activities of the organization is
A) relevant.
B) reliable / Faithful Representation.
C) verifiable.
D) timely.
Answer: B
7) Information that does not omit important aspects of the underlying events or
activities that it measures is
A) complete.
B) accessible.
C) relevant.
D) timely.
Answer: A
8) Information is when two knowledgeable people independently produce
the same information.
A) verifiable
B) relevant
C) reliable
D) comple
te Answer:
A
9) Data must be converted into information to be considered useful and meaningful
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