Acc 340 Final Exam

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This pack includes ACC 340 Final Exam 1. Three logical database structures include 2. A notation showing the relationship among entities is called 3. The process of examining and arranging file data in a way that helps avoid problems when these files are used or modified later is called _______________. 4. Data definition commands, data query commands and report generators are features of 5. Organizational structure for the general ledger is provided by 6. AISs depend heavily on the use of codes to record, classify and retrieve financial data. 7. The practice of examining business practices and redesigning them from scratch is called 8. Software solutions that include financial functions interfaced with manufacturing, sales and distribution, and human resources are called 9. Label the four stages in the systems development life cycle. 10. When installing a new system, the 3 changeover possibilities are 11. Name two tools used to plan, schedule and monitor the activities during a systems implementation project. 12. The objective in designing any internal control system is to provide foolproof protection against all internal control risks. 13. A good _________ enables an accounting manager as well as auditors to follow the path of the data recorded in transactions form the initial source. 14. A control activity of an internal control system that focuses on structuring work assignments among employees so that one employee's work activities serve as a check on those of another employee is called 15. What kind of analysis should be performed when considering if an internal control procedure should be implemented? 16. Which of the following are examples of fault tolerant systems. 17. Control totals are an example of a(n) 18. A criticism of the traditional architecture is a lack of integration across functional areas of the organization. 19. __________________ ________________means the computer-input device is connected to the CPU so that master files are updated as transactions data are entered. 20. The _________________________ has been one of the most exciting developments in telecommunications and networking.

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Business - Accounting Page 1 Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ 1. Tape and disk output controls are primarily concerned with: A) The storage space problem B) Building control totals C) Validating checksums D) The encoding process 2. All of the following are examples of parameters that might be used to set passwords except: A) A minimum password length of six digits B) Restriction of passwords to numeric characters only C) Required use of words that can be found in a dictionary D) A requirement for a minimum interval (such as one day) before a password may be changed 3. All of the following are true concerning embedded audit modules except: A) They provide for continuous auditing of application processing B) The auditor does not have to be involved in the development of these programs C) Once implemented, the system can capture information that is useful to the auditor on an ongoing basis D) With this approach, the application program incorporates subroutines for audit purposes 4. This company is one of the largest “auction houses” on the web: A) Wal-Mart B) Sears, Roebuck C) eBay D) Forester 5. Managerial accounting principally provides information to: A) Stockholders B) Government regulators (e.g., SEC, Federal bank examiners) C) Internal company management D) Potential creditors Page 2 6. When using a point-scoring system, the winner is usually the choice with: A) The lowest score B) The highest score C) The median score D) The vendor with the most resources 7. Three common techniques auditors use to test computer programs are: A) Test data, integrated test facilities, and parallel simulation B) Test data, edit checks, and integrated test facilities C) Test data, program change control, and parallel simulation D) Program change control, edit checks, and parallel simulation 8. A system that enables users to input data directly into a computer, typically from a remote site, is conventionally called a(n): A) Remote input system B) Online job entry system C) Remote site input system D) none of these 9. In the E-R model, the primary record key of a file is indicated by: A) An asterisk B) Underlining C) Using a square D) Printing the term (e.g., part number) in italics 10. Which of these are the five feasibility areas that a design team should examine? A) Technical, legal, social, economic, schedule B) Economic, software, legal, hardware, schedule C) Organizational, hardware, operational, legal, economic D) Schedule, economic, operational, technical, legal 11. Computer assisted audit techniques: A) Are never used in compliance testing B) May be used for substantive and compliance testing C) Are used primarily when auditing around the computer D) Are good tools for auditors who are lacking in technical computer skills Page 3 12. All of the following are associated with data encryption except: A) Plaintext B) Cyphertext C) DES D) URL 13. A disadvantage of database management systems is that: A) They are not flexible B) They cannot be implemented on microcomputers C) They rarely support file inquiries D) They are often machine dependent (e.g., not all DBMSs can run on all types of computers) 14. A school administrator wishes to select the names of all students who live in a certain city. That city has exactly two zip codes in it. Which of these would be the best approach to use for this task? A) Perform two separate select queries, using only one zip code for each task B) Perform a single select query, placing the zip codes on the same Criteria line of the query C) Perform a single select query, placing the zip codes on separate Criteria lines of the query D) Perform a single, update query E) none of these (this is not possible using Microsoft Access) 15. Which of the following is an objective of the purchasing process? A) Collecting information for the financial statements B) Making timely and accurate vendor payments C) Forecasting cash requirements D) Tracking bills of lading 16. Information Technology governance includes all of the following except: A) A decentralized approach to IT acquisition B) Using IT strategically to carry out the objectives of an organization C) Ensuring effective management of an organization's IT resources D) Control over IT-related risks Page 4 17. Which of the following is not an advantage of decision tables? A) They document the logic of the computer program B) They show the order in which data conditions are tested and/or processing actions are taken C) They increase computer programmer productivity D) They summarize the data processing tasks to be performed for a large number of data conditions in a compact format 18. Hardware or software that guards organizational information from external sources best describes which of the following? A) Intranets B) Extranets C) Firewalls D) ISDN servers 19. The preventative controls within a company's internal control system: A) Form the foundation for all of a company's other internal control components B) Focus on management's philosophy and operating style C) Ignore the risk factor associated with a company's control procedures D) Relate to safeguarding a company's assets and checking the accuracy and reliability of the company's accounting data 20. Which of the following statements is not true? A) Time and billing systems are similar to job order costing systems B) Time and billing systems are an important component of an AIS for manufacturing firms C) A difficult problem for time and billing systems is tracking staff time D) Time and billing systems are important in the professional service industry 21. The primary objective of a manufacturing organization's production process is to: A) Maintain inventories at a zero level B) Convert raw materials into finished goods as efficiently as possible C) Make sure that there are no product defects D) Maintain the documentation and report on an organization's manufacturing process 22. One mistake that a study team can make when performing a systems analysis is to: A) Perform a preliminary investigation first B) Have employees participate in the systems study work C) Utilize a "systems approach" in performing the systems study D) Ignore the strong points of the present system Page 5 23. A general rule that should be followed when developing control procedures for a company's assets is: A) The cost of the control procedure will likely exceed the procedure's benefit B) The procedure should not be designed and implemented unless an asset's cost exceeds $5,000 C) The more liquid an asset is, the greater the risk of its misappropriation D) The procedure should not be designed and implemented in situations where a risk assessment has been previously performed 24. In the E-R model, an oval denotes a(n): A) A data attribute such as a social security number B) One-to-many relationship C) “is a” characteristic D) Transitive relationship 25. The best explanation for the absence of complete information on computer crime would be: A) Abuse is handled as an internal matter B) Hesitant disclosure of abuse due to embarrassment C) Documentation of abuses hasn't caught up with actual abuses D) Most computer crime is not caught 26. Which of the following is not an ability of client/server computing? A) Alter data stored elsewhere on the network B) Process a transaction that may affect data stored on both client and server computers C) Query or manipulate the warehoused data on the server D) Increased networking capabilities between different file formats on multiple systems 27. What is the primary difference between computer crime and computer abuse? A) Computer crime is when someone gains an illegal financial advantage B) Computer crime is when someone causes measurable loss C) Both (a) and (b) D) Neither (a) nor (b) 28. To forecast cash receipts, information must be collected from: A) The purchasing process B) Payroll processing C) Inventory control systems D) The sales process Page 6 29. In a PERT network diagram, the amount of delay time that can occur in a non-critical activity and still not delay the estimated completion time of a systems implementation project is called: A) Slack time B) Noncritical time C) Critical time D) none of the above 30. Which of the following best describes ISO 17799? A) The international information systems standards that establish information systems best practices B) The international information security standards that establish information security best practices C) The international information systems control standards that establish information systems control best practices D) none of the above 31. All of these are reasons why we think that computer crime is rising except: A) Some Internet web sites now instruct users how to perform certain types of computer abuse B) More people now know how to use computers C) Computer usage continues to grow D) all of these are reasons 32. A “logic bomb” is a computer program that: A) Rewrites the instructions of a particular computer program B) Remains dormant until an event triggers a denial of service C) Contains an error in it D) “Blows away” (impresses) the boss when he or she sees it 33. At present, we think that computer crime is: A) Falling B) Random C) Rising D) Flat Page 7 34. Which of these should come first when performing a systems study? A) Systems analysis B) Systems design C) Preliminary investigation D) Systems development 35. The essential steps in performing a systems study are (in order of occurrence): A) Analysis, design, implementation and initial operation, followup B) Design, planning, followup, analysis, and implementation C) Planning, system specification, analysis, production, implementation D) Planning, analysis, design, implementation, and followup

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