Question 1

Which type of data flow diagram specifies where,how,and by whom a system's processes are performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  context diagram 
B)  physical data flow diagram 
C)  logical data flow diagram 
D)  systems flowchart 
A)  context diagram 
B)  physical data flow diagram 
C)  logical data flow diagram 
D)  systems flowchart

Question 2

Processes that handle other-than-normal situations are called exception routines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In an enterprise system,we would have one data store/disk symbol labeled "enterprise database" instead of two or more data store symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

On a systems flowchart the start/stop symbol can also be an external entity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The following systems flowchart segment depicts a user's query of a data store to view information on a computer screen.Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The systems flowchart was created properly. 
B)  Only a single direction arrow should connect the data store symbol to the process query symbol. 
C)  The query input symbol should be a square. 
D)  The query input symbol should be in the computer column. 
A)  The systems flowchart was created properly. 
B)  Only a single direction arrow should connect the data store symbol to the process query symbol. 
C)  The query input symbol should be a square. 
D)  The query input symbol should be in the computer column.

Question 6

A systems flowchart varies from a data flow diagram (DFD)because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  only represents the information system 
B)  only represents the operations system 
C)  only represents the management system 
D)  represents the management system,the operations system,and the information system 
A)  only represents the information system 
B)  only represents the operations system 
C)  only represents the management system 
D)  represents the management system,the operations system,and the information system

Question 7

Internal entities are included on data flow diagrams (DFDs)but not on systems flowcharts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A customer is an example of an internal entity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When the context diagram and the level 0 diagram reflect the equivalent external data flows,the two diagrams are said to be ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the context diagram and the level...

Question 10

When the context diagram and the level 0 diagram have equivalent external data flows,the DFDs are said to be balanced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In a data flow diagram (DFD),a square represents an internal entity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Data flow diagrams (DFDs)portray a business process' activities,stores of data,and flows of data among those elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The following symbol represents a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Figure TB-4.1 is a "generic" level 0 data flow diagram (DFD),taken from Figure 4.5 in the text.
Required:
Using good data flow diagram construction techniques draw a diagram to explode bubble 3.0 to its next lower level.Diagram 3.0 should contain three processes,appropriately numbered,and should contain the following data flows in addition to those in the level 0 diagram (see NOTE):
a.
Flow H runs from the first process to the second.
b.
Flow I runs from the first process to the third.
c.
Flows J and K run from the second process to the third.
NOTE: Assume that the flows shown in the level 0 diagram affect diagram 3.0 as follows:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Figure TB-4.1 is a "generic" level 0...

Question 15

When a transaction cannot be processed in a routine fashion because of an error or other processing problems,the transaction must be handled by a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  rejection routine 
B)  change report 
C)  exception and summary report 
D)  exception routine 
A)  rejection routine 
B)  change report 
C)  exception and summary report 
D)  exception routine

Question 16

A systems flowchart is a graphical representation of both the physical and logical features of an information system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Information processing activities retrieve data from storage,transform data,or file data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The following symbol represents general purpose input-output.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An acceptance stub is a data flow that leaves a bubble but does not go to any other bubble or file and indicates processing that is performed in other than normal situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When we document a(n)______________________________ system,the central computer will have one data store/disk symbol.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When we document a(n)______________________________ system,the central computer...

Which type of data flow diagram specifies where,how,and by whom a system's processes are performed?

Processes that handle other-than-normal situations are called exception routines.

In an enterprise system,we would have one data store/disk symbol labeled "enterprise database" instead of two or more data store symbols.

On a systems flowchart the start/stop symbol can also be an external entity.

The following systems flowchart segment depicts a user's query of a data store to view information on a computer screen.Which statement is correct?

A systems flowchart varies from a data flow diagram (DFD)because it:

Internal entities are included on data flow diagrams (DFDs)but not on systems flowcharts.

A customer is an example of an internal entity.

When the context diagram and the level 0 diagram reflect the equivalent external data flows,the two diagrams are said to be ______________________________.

When the context diagram and the level 0 diagram have equivalent external data flows,the DFDs are said to be balanced.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),a square represents an internal entity.

Data flow diagrams (DFDs)portray a business process' activities,stores of data,and flows of data among those elements.

The following symbol represents a document.

When a transaction cannot be processed in a routine fashion because of an error or other processing problems,the transaction must be handled by a(n):

A systems flowchart is a graphical representation of both the physical and logical features of an information system.

Information processing activities retrieve data from storage,transform data,or file data.

The following symbol represents general purpose input-output.

An acceptance stub is a data flow that leaves a bubble but does not go to any other bubble or file and indicates processing that is performed in other than normal situations.

When we document a(n)______________________________ system,the central computer will have one data store/disk symbol.

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Exam 4: Documenting Information Systems

Which type of data flow diagram specifies where,how,and by whom a system's processes are performed?

Processes that handle other-than-normal situations are called exception routines.

In an enterprise system,we would have one data store/disk symbol labeled "enterprise database" instead of two or more data store symbols.

On a systems flowchart the start/stop symbol can also be an external entity.

The following systems flowchart segment depicts a user's query of a data store to view information on a computer screen.Which statement is correct?

A systems flowchart varies from a data flow diagram (DFD)because it:

Internal entities are included on data flow diagrams (DFDs)but not on systems flowcharts.

A customer is an example of an internal entity.

When the context diagram and the level 0 diagram reflect the equivalent external data flows,the two diagrams are said to be ______________________________.

When the context diagram and the level 0 diagram have equivalent external data flows,the DFDs are said to be balanced.

In a data flow diagram (DFD),a square represents an internal entity.

Data flow diagrams (DFDs)portray a business process' activities,stores of data,and flows of data among those elements.

The following symbol represents a document.

When a transaction cannot be processed in a routine fashion because of an error or other processing problems,the transaction must be handled by a(n):

A systems flowchart is a graphical representation of both the physical and logical features of an information system.

Information processing activities retrieve data from storage,transform data,or file data.

The following symbol represents general purpose input-output.

An acceptance stub is a data flow that leaves a bubble but does not go to any other bubble or file and indicates processing that is performed in other than normal situations.

When we document a(n)______________________________ system,the central computer will have one data store/disk symbol.

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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