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1Which of the following is the primary advantage of using a value-added network (VAN)?
- AA. It provides confidentiality for data transmitted over the Internet.
- BB. It provides increased security for data transmissions.
- CC. It is more cost effective for the company than transmitting data over the Internet.
- DD. It enables the company to obtain trend information on data transmissions.
2Which of the following solutions creates an encrypted communication tunnel across the Internet for the purpose of allowing a remote user secure access into the network?
- AA. Packet-switched network.
- BB. Digital encryption.
- CC. Authority certificate.
- DD. Virtual private network.
3Most client-server applications operate on a three-tiered architecture consisting of which of the following layers?
- AA. Desktop client, application, and database.
- BB. Desktop client, software, and hardware.
- CC. Desktop server, application, and database.
- DD. Desktop server, software, and hardware.
4A value-added network (VAN) is a privately owned network that performs which of the following functions?
- AA. Routes data transactions between trading partners.
- BB. Routes data within a company’s multiple networks.
- CC. Reports on the latest developments within the client’s industry.
- DD. Provides services for sending marketing data to customers.
5What technology is needed in order to convert a paper document into a computer file?
- AA. Optical character recognition.
- BB. Electronic data interchange.
- CC. Bar-code scanning.
- DD. Joining and merging.
6Utility programs can be used to read files that contain all authorized access user codes for a server. A control to prevent this is
- AA. Internally encrypted passwords.
- BB. A password hierarchy.
- CC. Log-on passwords.
- DD. A peer-to-peer network.
7A metropolitan area network (MAN)
- AA. Connects devices in two or more office parks in one urban area.
- BB. Connects devices within a single office or home or among buildings in an office park.
- CC. Consists of a group of LANs operating over widely separated locations.
- DD. Is the electronic transfer of documents between businesses.
8Which of the following is a true statement about voice communication?
- AA. If an organization’s network is not configured optimally, the VoIP could slow the network.
- BB. VoIP uses circuit switching over the telephone lines rather than packet switching over the Internet.
- CC. A voice input device converts digital data into speech using prerecorded sounds.
- DD. Teleconferencing permits the conferees to see each other on video screens.
9A system that has several computers connected for communication and data transmission purposes but also enables each computer to process its own data is known as a
- AA. Distributed network.
- BB. Centralized network.
- CC. Outsourced network.
- DD. Multidrop network.
10Which of the following statements about operating systems is true?
- AA. An operating system is a set of instructions that controls a computer or a communication network.
- BB. An operating system is a link to a system that allows users to use icons rather than command words to initiate processing.
- CC. An operating system is a set of instructions that directs a computer to perform certain tasks and produce certain results.
- DD. An operating system is a combination of programs that coordinates the actions of a computer, including its peripheral devices and memory.
11Which of the following would be the most appropriate starting point for a compliance evaluation of software licensing requirements for an organization with more than 15,000 computer workstations?
- AA. Determine if software installation is controlled centrally or distributed throughout the organization.
- BB. Determine what software packages have been installed on the organization’s computers and the number of each package installed.
- CC. Determine how many copies of each software package have been purchased by the organization.
- DD. Determine what mechanisms have been installed for monitoring software usage.
12Use of unlicensed software in an organization
1. Increases the risk of introducing viruses into the organization
2. Is not a serious exposure if only low-cost software is involved
3. Can be detected by software checking routines that run from a network server- AA. 1 only.
- BB. 1 and 2 only.
- CC. 1, 2, and 3.
- DD. 1 and 3 only.
13When changes are made in operating systems, which of the following should be performed?
1. Making backout plans and implementing changes in offhours.
2. Performing the changed program in a sandbox area first.
3. Logging all changes.
4. Making certain that systems analysts programmed applications correctly.- AA. 1 only.
- BB. 1 and 3 only.
- CC. 2, 3, and 4 only.
- DD. 1, 2, and 3 only.
14During the preliminary survey for an audit of one of an organization’s manufacturing plants, an auditor discovers that the plant experiences production problems with costs far in excess of those budgeted and with finished goods inventory levels that are clearly excessive. Which of the following management control procedures would have best brought the problems to management’s attention earlier?
- AA. Implementing standard costing procedures at each plant, with a summary of variances reported to management on a weekly basis.
- BB. Establishing perpetual inventory control procedures at each plant, with a report detailing any inventory items with levels in excess of two weeks’ production provided to management on a weekly basis.
- CC. Planning monthly production based on management forecasts, with a report comparing actual production with forecasted production and actual costs with budgeted costs provided to management on a weekly basis.
- DD. Comparing actual sales with forecasted sales and budgeted gross margin with actual gross margin, with a report provided to management on a weekly basis.
15Which of the following terms best describes a payroll system?
- AA. Database management system (DBMS).
- BB. Transaction processing system (TPS).
- CC. Decision support system (DSS).
- DD. Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
16How is an accounting information system (AIS) distinguished from a management information system (MIS)?
- AA. An AIS deals with financial information; a MIS handles all other information.
- BB. An AIS may be either manual or computer based; a MIS is computer based.
- CC. An AIS is a subsystem within a MIS.
- DD. An AIS is control oriented; a MIS is used exclusively for planning.
17An accounting information system (AIS) must include certain source documents in order to control purchasing and accounts payable. For a manufacturing organization, the best set of documents should include
- AA. Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, inventory reports of goods needed, and vendor invoices.
- BB. Purchase orders, receiving reports, and inventory reports of goods needed.
- CC. Purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices.
- DD. Purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices.
18Which one of the following statements about an accounting information system (AIS) is false?
- AA. AIS supports day-to-day operations by collecting and sorting data about an organization’s transactions.
- BB. The information produced by AIS is made available to all levels of management for use in planning and controlling an organization’s activities.
- CC. AIS is best suited to solve problems where there is great uncertainty and ill-defined reporting requirements.
- DD. AIS is often referred to as a transaction processing system.
19Which one of the following features is least likely to apply to the transaction processing cycle of an accounting information system?
- AA. Data records are chiefly historical in nature.
- BB. Most of the sources of data are an organization’s recurring transactions.
- CC. Data are usually financial in nature.
- DD. Data records are the basis of predictive systems.
20Which one of the following distinguishes a management information system from a transaction processing system?
- AA. Maintenance of a structured database.
- BB. Capability to provide data for decision-making support.
- CC. Automation of routine transaction processing.
- DD. Production of reports to support operations.
21Management information systems represent a significant investment by most businesses. A primary concern of management is that the system
- AA. Meet the business needs of the organization.
- BB. Employ the latest technology.
- CC. Might consume too much time and money during testing.
- DD. Was designed using CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering) tools rather than traditional methods.
22Which one of the following statements about a management information system (MIS) is false?
- AA. A MIS supports day-to-day operations by aggregating and formatting data about an organization’s transactions.
- BB. The information produced by a MIS is made available to middle management for use in controlling an organization’s activities.
- CC. A MIS is best suited to solve problems when uncertainty is great and reporting requirements are ill-defined.
- DD. A MIS is often fed with input by a transaction processing system.
23A client would like to implement a management information system that integrates all functional areas within an organization to allow information exchange and collaboration among all parties involved in business operations. Which of the following systems is most effective for this application?
- AA. A decision support system.
- BB. An executive support system.
- CC. An office automation system.
- DD. An enterprise resource planning system.
24The fixed assets and related depreciation of a company are currently tracked on a password-protected spreadsheet. The information technology governance committee is designing a new enterprise-wide system and needs to determine whether the current fixed asset process should be included because the current system seems to be working properly. What long-term solution should the committee recommend?
- AA. Continuing to use the current spreadsheet process because there have been no issues in this area.
- BB. Developing a new fixed-asset system to manage the assets and related depreciation.
- CC. Purchasing a stand-alone fixed asset program for managing the assets and related depreciation.
- DD. Adopting the fixed-asset module of the new system for integration.
25A principal advantage of an ERP system is
- AA. Program-data dependence.
- BB. Data redundancy.
- CC. Separate data updating for different functions.
- DD. Centralization of data.
26In a traditional ERP system, the receipt of a customer order may result in
1. Customer tracking of the order’s progress
2. Automatic issue of a purchase order
3. Hiring or reassigning of employees
4. Automatic adjustment of output schedules- AA. 2, 3, and 4 only.
- BB. 1 and 3 only.
- CC. 3 and 4 only.
- DD. 1, 2, 3, and 4.
27The current generation of ERP software (ERP II) has added such front-office functions as
- AA. Inventory control.
- BB. Human resources.
- CC. Purchasing.
- DD. Customer service.
28An enterprise resource planning system is designed to
- AA. Allow nonexperts to make decisions about a particular problem.
- BB. Help with the decision-making process.
- CC. Integrate data from all aspects of an organization’s activities.
- DD. Present executives with the information needed to make strategic plans.
29An enterprise resource planning (ERP) system has which of the following advantages over multiple independent functional systems?
- AA. Modifications can be made to each module without affecting other modules.
- BB. Increased responsiveness and flexibility while aiding in the decision-making process.
- CC. Increased amount of data redundancy since more than one module contains the same information.
- DD. Reduction in costs for implementation and training.
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