ASSIGNMENT 1
SEMESTER 2
AIN2601 2022
Practical Accounting Data Processing Questions and answers only.
To be used as guideline.
, REQUIRED:
Instructions for questions 1 – 10:
Please select the most appropriate answer to the question and appropriate selection as
indicated on myUnisa. Each correct answer counts one (1) mark.
1. Which one of the following is NOT a function of the database administrator?
1) Define the database structure.
2) Monitor and maintain database performance.
3) Monitor data and database security and access
4) Implement and maintain database management standards and conventions.
2. The main advantage of online input is_____________.
1) online input is more cost effective than batch input
2) the data in the computerised information system is always up to date
3) data is captured immediately and therefore all corrections is also immediately done
4) online input is effective where a huge number of source documents must be
captured
3. Which one of the following is NOT a function of database management systems?
1) Analyse and monitor database performance.
2) Share data between multiple users simultaneously.
3) Implement, maintain and evaluate database access policies.
4) Design, create and maintain the database structure and the database.
4. When using a(n) ___________ database, there are several interlinked databases
stored in several computers in the same or different locations.
1) primary
2) distributed
3) centralised
4) incremental
SEMESTER 2
AIN2601 2022
Practical Accounting Data Processing Questions and answers only.
To be used as guideline.
, REQUIRED:
Instructions for questions 1 – 10:
Please select the most appropriate answer to the question and appropriate selection as
indicated on myUnisa. Each correct answer counts one (1) mark.
1. Which one of the following is NOT a function of the database administrator?
1) Define the database structure.
2) Monitor and maintain database performance.
3) Monitor data and database security and access
4) Implement and maintain database management standards and conventions.
2. The main advantage of online input is_____________.
1) online input is more cost effective than batch input
2) the data in the computerised information system is always up to date
3) data is captured immediately and therefore all corrections is also immediately done
4) online input is effective where a huge number of source documents must be
captured
3. Which one of the following is NOT a function of database management systems?
1) Analyse and monitor database performance.
2) Share data between multiple users simultaneously.
3) Implement, maintain and evaluate database access policies.
4) Design, create and maintain the database structure and the database.
4. When using a(n) ___________ database, there are several interlinked databases
stored in several computers in the same or different locations.
1) primary
2) distributed
3) centralised
4) incremental
