Bec # 4 It Section

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A program that converts a source program into instruction codes that the central processing unit can execute is called

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A language processor

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Central element of Management Information System MIS is

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processing of data items is based on decision models.

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One reason to use RAID - array of inexpensive disks - is to ensure that

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if one drive fail, all data can still be reconstructed

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Critical software application programs should be stored on the server in

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Object code

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____________ provides instructions to perform a task or job. It would tell the operating system how to schedule, allocate resources and retrieve data.

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Job control language

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A program that converts PROCEDURE-ORIENTED language to machine language is

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A compiler

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A distributed/decentralized processing environment works best when

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significant volumes of data are generated at many remote locations and the user requires immediate access to the data.

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Specialized programs that perform routine and repetitive functions are called

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Service programs

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Cyclical fluctuations, random variations, seasonal variations and secular trend are all components of

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time series analysis

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ID of users who have permission to access data elements in database is found in the

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database schema

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Which method would provide the best data security for a firm that uses a wide area network WAN?

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End-to-end encryption

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implementing locking procedure could lead to

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Deadly embraces.
Data locking ensures consistent processing

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Exponential smoothing is a statistical method that is useful as a sales forecasting technique.
Exponential smoothing weights current data heavier than

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older data. It is used to smooth forecast variation.

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___________ usually involves two or more computers functioning simultaneously and allows the sharing of a central memory during processing

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Multiprocessing

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___________ allows multiple programs to be executed at exactly the same time

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Multiprogramming

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In the systems development cycle, coding is part of the

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detailed design phase

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The system development cycle consists of (5)

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analysis, conceptual design, detailed design, implementation and operation.

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Which characteristic distingushes electronic data interchange (EDI) from other forms of electronic commerce?

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EDI transactions are formatted using STANDARDS that are uniform worldwide

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Online access controls include :

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authorized user code numbers
passwords
list of all files and programs and a record of the type of access each user is entitled to have for each file and program

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A computer system flowchart provides the overall view of the inputs, processes and outputs of __________

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an information system.

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When evaluating internal control of an entity that processes sales transactions on the internet, an auditor would most concern about the:

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potential for computer disruption in recording sales

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One of the risks in distributed system is

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database INTEGRITY (unity, wholeness ) might not be preserved during a network or computer failure

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Who is responsible for authorizing transactions and for correcting errors?

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Users

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Who is responsible for preventing unauthourized physical and logical access to the system?

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Security management

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Routines that utilize the computer to check the validity and accuracy of TRANSACTION data during input are called

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edit programs -
they reject those transactions whose data do not meet preestablished standards of data quality

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The computer operating system performs scheduling, resource allocation and date retrieval functions based on a set of instructions provided by the

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JOB CONTROL LANGUAGE

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Librarian and production control are most likely to be included w/in

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the Operation area of the system department

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A decision table indicates the

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Alternative logic conditions and actions to be taken in a program

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Operating documentation includes

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equipment configuration, program and data files, and description of conditions that may req. program interruption.

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Intranets ( private networks) are characterized by

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higher security risk and lower costs

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Managing the IS function includes

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charging user departments for computer services, project development planning and responsibility accounting principles

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Validity check use when

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the data is misspelled of transposed - has typing errors

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Optical character recognition OCR software

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converts images of paper doc. as read by scanning device into text computer files

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Shareware is

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a program that can be freely copied and tested before purchase.
It does NOT transfer data

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Linked list is a file structure that

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has a field that has the address of the next record

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Components of the data processing cycle?

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Collection, refinement (classifying and/or batching), processing, maintenance (calculattion and storage), output

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Authorization controls are implemented using COMPATIBILITY TESTS and ACCESS CONTROL MATRICES

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COMPATIBILITY TESTS - determine if the user is authorized to perform the desired action.
ACCESS CONTROL MATRICES - 1)is a list of authorized user ID and passwords and
2) a list of all files, data and programs and the access each user has to them

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The implementation phase of an acct. software application would include :

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obtaining and installing hardware, documentating user procedures, training users, and entering test data.

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A DBMS (database management system) are complex software package which permits users to

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access info. From data base. DBMS provides for access and identification security, concurrent use of data and backup and recovery. It DOES NOT run application programs.

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The TRANSFORMATION component of IS has which of three subsystems?

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Storage, arithmetic-logic, control subsystem.

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If a database has integrity,

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this means that the database has only CONSISTENT data.

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The purpose of a cycle processing control is to mitigate the risk of :

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missing or improper transactions

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REMOTE BACH processing avoids the need of having

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a CPU at each user location

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Systems analysis is assigned to

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SYSTEM ANALYST- who helps users to analyze their info and design IS

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Computer operations are assigned to

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Computer OPERATORS. Programmers should never have access to computer operations

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Operating systems and compilers assigned to

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SYSTEM PROGRAMMERS , who use the design developed by the analysts to develop an IS and write the computer programs.