Question 1

Which of the following systems flowcharting guidelines is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  documents or reports printed by a central computer should first be show in that computer's column 
B)  sequential process steps,with no intervening delay,should be shown as one process 
C)  divide the flowchart into columns,one for each internal entity,and label each column 
D)  use a manual process symbol to show the sending or filing of a document 
A)  documents or reports printed by a central computer should first be show in that computer's column 
B)  sequential process steps,with no intervening delay,should be shown as one process 
C)  divide the flowchart into columns,one for each internal entity,and label each column 
D)  use a manual process symbol to show the sending or filing of a document C

Question 2

Internal entities are included on both data flow diagrams (DFDs)and systems flowcharts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The following symbol represents a disk data store

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

A(n)______________________________ is a graphical representation of a system showing the system's internal and external entities and flows of data into and out of those entities.

Accepted Answer

physical data flow d

Question 5

In a data flow diagram (DFD),an external entity symbol portrays a source or a destination of data outside the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a physical data flow diagram (DFD),this is something within the system that transforms data.

Accepted Answer

A)  data flow 
B)  data store 
C)  external entity 
D)  internal entity 
A)  data flow 
B)  data store 
C)  external entity 
D)  internal entity

Question 7

Data entering from outside a system is depicted on a data flow diagram (DFD)as coming from a(n)______________________________ entity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Data entering from outside a system is...

Question 8

Bubbles are labelled with nouns in

Accepted Answer

A)  physical data flow diagrams 
B)  logical data flow diagrams 
C)  both physical and logical data flow diagrams 
D)  neither physical nor logical data flow diagrams 
A)  physical data flow diagrams 
B)  logical data flow diagrams 
C)  both physical and logical data flow diagrams 
D)  neither physical nor logical data flow diagrams

Question 9

Data flow diagrams (DFDs)present a comprehensive picture of the management,operations,information systems and process controls embodied in business processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)______________________________ gives a complete picture of a system by combining physical and logical aspects of the system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________________ gives a complete picture of a...

Question 11

Which data flow diagram (DFD)symbol is usually portrayed with an arrow?

Accepted Answer

A)  data flow 
B)  data store 
C)  external entity 
D)  process or internal entity 
A)  data flow 
B)  data store 
C)  external entity 
D)  process or internal entity

Question 12

When two data flow diagrams (DFDs)have equivalent external data flows,we say that the two data flow diagrams are:

Accepted Answer

A)  congruent 
B)  similar 
C)  balanced 
D)  equal 
A)  congruent 
B)  similar 
C)  balanced 
D)  equal

Question 13

A(n)______________________________ is any action being performed by an internal or external entity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________________ is any action being performed by...

Question 14

In a physical data flow diagram (DFD),a bubble or circle could be used to specify each of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  where a process is performed 
B)  how a process is performed 
C)  by whom a process is performed 
D)  what process is performed 
A)  where a process is performed 
B)  how a process is performed 
C)  by whom a process is performed 
D)  what process is performed

Question 15

On a systems flowchart,computer processing is represented by a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Square 
B)  Trapezoid 
C)  Rectangle 
D)  Parallelogram 
A)  Square 
B)  Trapezoid 
C)  Rectangle 
D)  Parallelogram

Question 16

A(n)______________________________ is a data flow that leaves a bubble but does not go to any other bubble or data store.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______________________________ is a data flow that leaves...

Question 17

A symbol used in data flow diagrams (DFDs)to depict an entity or process within which incoming data flows are transformed into outgoing data flows is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  data flow symbol 
B)  external entity symbol 
C)  bubble symbol 
D)  data store symbol 
A)  data flow symbol 
B)  external entity symbol 
C)  bubble symbol 
D)  data store symbol

Question 18

Information processing activities include:

Accepted Answer

A)  only automated activities 
B)  activities that retrieve,transform,and file data 
C)  the sending of data between entities 
D)  operational activities 
A)  only automated activities 
B)  activities that retrieve,transform,and file data 
C)  the sending of data between entities 
D)  operational activities

Question 19

A context diagram is a top-level diagram of a system that depicts the system and all its activities as a single bubble.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The advantage of a physical data flow diagram (DFD)versus a logical data flow diagram (DFD)is that we can concentrate on what activities a system is performing without having to specify how,where or by whom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following systems flowcharting guidelines is correct?

Internal entities are included on both data flow diagrams (DFDs)and systems flowcharts.

The following symbol represents a disk data store

A(n)______________________________ is a graphical representation of a system showing the system's internal and external entities and flows of data into and out of those entities.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),an external entity symbol portrays a source or a destination of data outside the system.

In a physical data flow diagram (DFD),this is something within the system that transforms data.

Data entering from outside a system is depicted on a data flow diagram (DFD)as coming from a(n)______________________________ entity.

Bubbles are labelled with nouns in

Data flow diagrams (DFDs)present a comprehensive picture of the management,operations,information systems and process controls embodied in business processes.

A(n)______________________________ gives a complete picture of a system by combining physical and logical aspects of the system.

Which data flow diagram (DFD)symbol is usually portrayed with an arrow?

When two data flow diagrams (DFDs)have equivalent external data flows,we say that the two data flow diagrams are:

A(n)______________________________ is any action being performed by an internal or external entity.

In a physical data flow diagram (DFD),a bubble or circle could be used to specify each of the following except:

On a systems flowchart,computer processing is represented by a:

A(n)______________________________ is a data flow that leaves a bubble but does not go to any other bubble or data store.

A symbol used in data flow diagrams (DFDs)to depict an entity or process within which incoming data flows are transformed into outgoing data flows is a(n):

Information processing activities include:

A context diagram is a top-level diagram of a system that depicts the system and all its activities as a single bubble.

The advantage of a physical data flow diagram (DFD)versus a logical data flow diagram (DFD)is that we can concentrate on what activities a system is performing without having to specify how,where or by whom.

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The Billingaccounts Receivablecash Receipts Barcrprocess

The Purchasing Process

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The Human Resources Process Hrmanagement and Payroll Processes

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Exam 4: Documenting Information Systems

Which of the following systems flowcharting guidelines is correct?

Internal entities are included on both data flow diagrams (DFDs)and systems flowcharts.

The following symbol represents a disk data store

A(n)______________________________ is a graphical representation of a system showing the system's internal and external entities and flows of data into and out of those entities.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),an external entity symbol portrays a source or a destination of data outside the system.

In a physical data flow diagram (DFD),this is something within the system that transforms data.

Data entering from outside a system is depicted on a data flow diagram (DFD)as coming from a(n)______________________________ entity.

Bubbles are labelled with nouns in

Data flow diagrams (DFDs)present a comprehensive picture of the management,operations,information systems and process controls embodied in business processes.

A(n)______________________________ gives a complete picture of a system by combining physical and logical aspects of the system.

Which data flow diagram (DFD)symbol is usually portrayed with an arrow?

When two data flow diagrams (DFDs)have equivalent external data flows,we say that the two data flow diagrams are:

A(n)______________________________ is any action being performed by an internal or external entity.

In a physical data flow diagram (DFD),a bubble or circle could be used to specify each of the following except:

On a systems flowchart,computer processing is represented by a:

A(n)______________________________ is a data flow that leaves a bubble but does not go to any other bubble or data store.

A symbol used in data flow diagrams (DFDs)to depict an entity or process within which incoming data flows are transformed into outgoing data flows is a(n):

Information processing activities include:

A context diagram is a top-level diagram of a system that depicts the system and all its activities as a single bubble.

The advantage of a physical data flow diagram (DFD)versus a logical data flow diagram (DFD)is that we can concentrate on what activities a system is performing without having to specify how,where or by whom.

Introduction to Accounting Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Electronic Business E-Business-Systems

Database Management 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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