Question 1

In a(n)______________________________ database model,records are organized in a pyramid structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)______________________________ database model,records are organized in...

Question 2

In a(n)______________________________ database model,a child record may have more than one parent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a(n)______________________________ database model,a child record may...

Question 3

A spreadsheet is a typical component of a decision support system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n)______________________________ is a code that includes an extra digit that can be used to verify the accuracy of the code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________________ is a code that includes an...

Question 5

Decoupling the data from the system applications is called ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Decoupling the data from the system applications...

Question 6

Knowledge management is the process of capturing,storing,retrieving,and distributing the knowledge of the individuals in an organization for use by others in the organization to improve the quantity and/or efficiency of decision making.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The use of information systems facilities to focus on the collection,organization,integration,and long-term storage of entity-wide data is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  data independence 
B)  data mining 
C)  data redundancy 
D)  data warehousing 
A)  data independence 
B)  data mining 
C)  data redundancy 
D)  data warehousing

Question 8

The ______________________________ is the way data is actually stored on computer hardware.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______________________________ is the way data is...

Question 9

A DBMS is a set of integrated computer programs designed to simplify the tasks of creating,accessing,and managing a centralized database.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The approach to business event processing in which facts are stored in a relational database is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the centralized database approach 
B)  the applications approach 
C)  the logical approach 
D)  none of the above 
A)  the centralized database approach 
B)  the applications approach 
C)  the logical approach 
D)  none of the above

Question 11

A check digit is a code that includes an extra digit to a code in order to check the accuracy with which the code is keyed into a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A scanner is used to access a database and to produce inquiry reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A table is in first normal form (1NF)if it has no partial dependencies;that is,no non-key attribute is dependent on only a portion of the primary key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following advantages of the centralized database approach does not occur because of a reduction in data redundancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced storage costs 
B)  easier maintenance 
C)  increased data integrity 
D)  reduced user and programmer training 
A)  reduced storage costs 
B)  easier maintenance 
C)  increased data integrity 
D)  reduced user and programmer training

Question 15

The principal difference between an executive information system (EIS)and a decision support system (DSS)is that an EIS:

Accepted Answer

A)  suggests to the user the best choice from among alternative courses of action whereas the DSS merely provides information that could assist in making the decision 
B)  is primarily about collecting and presenting information without doing additional processing or calculations 
C)  uses both external and internal data whereas a DSS does not 
D)  employs decision models whereas a DSS does not 
A)  suggests to the user the best choice from among alternative courses of action whereas the DSS merely provides information that could assist in making the decision 
B)  is primarily about collecting and presenting information without doing additional processing or calculations 
C)  uses both external and internal data whereas a DSS does not 
D)  employs decision models whereas a DSS does not

Question 16

The database management system,containing data related to all an organization's applications,supports normal data processing needs and enhances the organization's management activities by providing data useful to managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n)____ reflects a system's key entities and the relationship among them.

Accepted Answer

A)  data flow diagram 
B)  relational table 
C)  program flowchart 
D)  entity-relationship diagram 
A)  data flow diagram 
B)  relational table 
C)  program flowchart 
D)  entity-relationship diagram

Question 18

A description of a portion of a schema is referred to as a(n)______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A description of a portion of a...

Question 19

Analyzing collected historical data with multidimensional analytic tools and exploratory techniques is called ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Analyzing collected historical data with multidimensional analytic...

Question 20

The feature of a database management system that enables nontechnical users to access a database and to produce inquiry reports is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Schema 
B)  query language 
C)  Subschema 
D)  logical database view 
A)  Schema 
B)  query language 
C)  Subschema 
D)  logical database view

In a(n)______________________________ database model,records are organized in a pyramid structure.

In a(n)______________________________ database model,a child record may have more than one parent.

A spreadsheet is a typical component of a decision support system.

A(n)______________________________ is a code that includes an extra digit that can be used to verify the accuracy of the code.

Decoupling the data from the system applications is called ______________________________.

Knowledge management is the process of capturing,storing,retrieving,and distributing the knowledge of the individuals in an organization for use by others in the organization to improve the quantity and/or efficiency of decision making.

The use of information systems facilities to focus on the collection,organization,integration,and long-term storage of entity-wide data is known as:

The ______________________________ is the way data is actually stored on computer hardware.

A DBMS is a set of integrated computer programs designed to simplify the tasks of creating,accessing,and managing a centralized database.

The approach to business event processing in which facts are stored in a relational database is:

A check digit is a code that includes an extra digit to a code in order to check the accuracy with which the code is keyed into a computer.

A scanner is used to access a database and to produce inquiry reports.

A table is in first normal form (1NF)if it has no partial dependencies;that is,no non-key attribute is dependent on only a portion of the primary key.

Which of the following advantages of the centralized database approach does not occur because of a reduction in data redundancy?

The principal difference between an executive information system (EIS)and a decision support system (DSS)is that an EIS:

The database management system,containing data related to all an organization's applications,supports normal data processing needs and enhances the organization's management activities by providing data useful to managers.

A(n)____ reflects a system's key entities and the relationship among them.

A description of a portion of a schema is referred to as a(n)______________________________.

Analyzing collected historical data with multidimensional analytic tools and exploratory techniques is called ______________________________.

The feature of a database management system that enables nontechnical users to access a database and to produce inquiry reports is the:

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Relational Databases and SQL

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Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oesprocess

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcrprocess

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcdprocess

The Human Resources Process Hrmanagement and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

The General Ledger and Business Reporting Glbrprocess

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Exam 5: Database Management Systems

In a(n)______________________________ database model,records are organized in a pyramid structure.

In a(n)______________________________ database model,a child record may have more than one parent.

A spreadsheet is a typical component of a decision support system.

A(n)______________________________ is a code that includes an extra digit that can be used to verify the accuracy of the code.

Decoupling the data from the system applications is called ______________________________.

Knowledge management is the process of capturing,storing,retrieving,and distributing the knowledge of the individuals in an organization for use by others in the organization to improve the quantity and/or efficiency of decision making.

The use of information systems facilities to focus on the collection,organization,integration,and long-term storage of entity-wide data is known as:

The ______________________________ is the way data is actually stored on computer hardware.

A DBMS is a set of integrated computer programs designed to simplify the tasks of creating,accessing,and managing a centralized database.

The approach to business event processing in which facts are stored in a relational database is:

A check digit is a code that includes an extra digit to a code in order to check the accuracy with which the code is keyed into a computer.

A scanner is used to access a database and to produce inquiry reports.

A table is in first normal form (1NF)if it has no partial dependencies;that is,no non-key attribute is dependent on only a portion of the primary key.

Which of the following advantages of the centralized database approach does not occur because of a reduction in data redundancy?

The principal difference between an executive information system (EIS)and a decision support system (DSS)is that an EIS:

The database management system,containing data related to all an organization's applications,supports normal data processing needs and enhances the organization's management activities by providing data useful to managers.

A(n)____ reflects a system's key entities and the relationship among them.

A description of a portion of a schema is referred to as a(n)______________________________.

Analyzing collected historical data with multidimensional analytic tools and exploratory techniques is called ______________________________.

The feature of a database management system that enables nontechnical users to access a database and to produce inquiry reports is the:

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business-Systems

Documenting Information Systems

Relational Databases and SQL

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control

Controlling Information Systems: Introduction to Pervasive Controls

Controlling Information Systems: Business Process and Application Controls

The Order Entrysales Oesprocess

The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcrprocess

The Purchasing Process

The Accounts Payablecash Disbursements Apcdprocess

The Human Resources Process Hrmanagement and Payroll Processes

Integrated Production Processes IPP

The General Ledger and Business Reporting Glbrprocess

Acquiring and Implementing Accounting Information Systems

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