Question 1

Describe the rules of constructing and reading a structure narrative table.

Accepted Answer

a.The entities are listed in the order i

Question 2

Which of the following is facing legislative pressure to use systems documentation?

Accepted Answer

A) Accountants 
B) Business process managers 
C) Auditors 
D) Business process designers 
A) Accountants 
B) Business process managers 
C) Auditors 
D) Business process designers

Question 3

A process map is:

Accepted Answer

A) A process map is more complex than a DFD or systems flowchart. 
B) A process map is much simpler than a DFD but more complex than a systems flowchart. 
C) A process map is more complex than a DFD but more simpler than a systems flowchart. 
D) A process map is much simpler than a DFD or systems flowchart. 
A) A process map is more complex than a DFD or systems flowchart. 
B) A process map is much simpler than a DFD but more complex than a systems flowchart. 
C) A process map is more complex than a DFD but more simpler than a systems flowchart. 
D) A process map is much simpler than a DFD or systems flowchart.

Question 4

The first step of preparing a process map is to:

Accepted Answer

A) Identify entities and divisions 
B) Draw the lanes for each division 
C) Indicate any sub-functions 
D) Identify processes 
A) Identify entities and divisions 
B) Draw the lanes for each division 
C) Indicate any sub-functions 
D) Identify processes

Question 5

-Refer to the physical DFD in the previous question.How many data stores are updated by the computer?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 4 
C) 3 
D) 2 
A) 5 
B) 4 
C) 3 
D) 2

Question 6

A typical structured narrative table contains descriptions for:

Accepted Answer

A) Entities,inputs,processes,and outputs 
B) Entities,inputs,outputs,and feedbacks 
C) Internal entities,external entities,systems,feedbacks 
D) Inputs,processes,and outputs 
A) Entities,inputs,processes,and outputs 
B) Entities,inputs,outputs,and feedbacks 
C) Internal entities,external entities,systems,feedbacks 
D) Inputs,processes,and outputs

Question 7

________ are graphical representations of where data flows within a system?

Accepted Answer

A) system flowcharts 
B) process flow diagrams 
C) data flow diagrams 
D) none of the options are correct 
A) system flowcharts 
B) process flow diagrams 
C) data flow diagrams 
D) none of the options are correct

Question 8

The symbol for a computer disk data store in a flowchart is:

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 9

Is there a specific order for drawing context diagram,logical DFD,and physical DFD? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

No.One does not need to follow any speci

Question 10

Refer to the diagram below.How many copies of the purchase order are present in the system?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4

Question 11

Refer to the diagram below.Does the logical DFD balance with the physical DFD?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes,because they have the same external entities. 
B) No,because the number of bubbles in each diagram is different. 
C) Yes,because they have the same data stores. 
D) No,because they have different flows to and from the external entities. 
A) Yes,because they have the same external entities. 
B) No,because the number of bubbles in each diagram is different. 
C) Yes,because they have the same data stores. 
D) No,because they have different flows to and from the external entities.

Question 12

When business process re-engineering needs to be done,which of the following should be considered as an essential first step? (i)how the existing process operates (ii)identifying the activities that occur and the people involved (iii)the parts of the organisation that interact with the process (iv)identify the trail of data that moves through the process (v)model key competitors existing business process.

Accepted Answer

A) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v) 
B) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv) 
C) (i)(ii)(iv) 
D) (i)(ii)(iii)(v) 
A) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v) 
B) (i)(ii)(iii)(iv) 
C) (i)(ii)(iv) 
D) (i)(ii)(iii)(v)

Question 13

An analysis of process documentation as part of process redesign can NOT allow for the identification of:

Accepted Answer

A) what activities can be eliminated 
B) where activities can run in parallel 
C) how activities can incur less costs 
D) what and where activities can be added 
A) what activities can be eliminated 
B) where activities can run in parallel 
C) how activities can incur less costs 
D) what and where activities can be added

Question 14

Discuss the advantages and limitations of the structure narration technique.

Accepted Answer

The advantage of the structured narratio

Question 15

Why do DFDs have less detail than process map and systems flowchart?

Accepted Answer

Recall that the context diagram tells us

Question 16

With regards to ERP,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) ERP comes before BPR. 
B) BPR entails ERP. 
C) ERP and BPR are irrelevant. 
D) ERP can have a part to play in BPR. 
A) ERP comes before BPR. 
B) BPR entails ERP. 
C) ERP and BPR are irrelevant. 
D) ERP can have a part to play in BPR.

Question 17

Discuss how systems documentation can help business process redesign and re-engineering.

Accepted Answer

One way that business process redesign a

Question 18

Which of the following should not be included in a context diagram?

Accepted Answer

A) External entities 
B) System inputs 
C) System outputs 
D) Data store 
A) External entities 
B) System inputs 
C) System outputs 
D) Data store

Question 19

From a structured narrative table,if an entity is identified as a mere receiver and sender of data,then the entity can be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) Internal entity 
B) External entity 
C) Process 
D) Data store 
A) Internal entity 
B) External entity 
C) Process 
D) Data store

Question 20

During business process re-engineering,if one wants to key process activities that occur and the data that is needed and generated within each process,one should look at:

Accepted Answer

A) Logical DFDs 
B) Physical DFDs 
C) Context diagrams 
D) Any form of systems documentation 
A) Logical DFDs 
B) Physical DFDs 
C) Context diagrams 
D) Any form of systems documentation

Describe the rules of constructing and reading a structure narrative table.

Which of the following is facing legislative pressure to use systems documentation?

A process map is:

The first step of preparing a process map is to:

-Refer to the physical DFD in the previous question.How many data stores are updated by the computer?

A typical structured narrative table contains descriptions for:

________ are graphical representations of where data flows within a system?

The symbol for a computer disk data store in a flowchart is:

Is there a specific order for drawing context diagram,logical DFD,and physical DFD? Why or why not?

Refer to the diagram below.How many copies of the purchase order are present in the system?

Refer to the diagram below.Does the logical DFD balance with the physical DFD?

An analysis of process documentation as part of process redesign can NOT allow for the identification of:

Discuss the advantages and limitations of the structure narration technique.

Why do DFDs have less detail than process map and systems flowchart?

With regards to ERP,which of the following is correct?

Discuss how systems documentation can help business process redesign and re-engineering.

Which of the following should not be included in a context diagram?

From a structured narrative table,if an entity is identified as a mere receiver and sender of data,then the entity can be classified as:

During business process re-engineering,if one wants to key process activities that occur and the data that is needed and generated within each process,one should look at:

Systems Fundamentals

Systems Characteristics and Considerations

Database Concepts I

Database Concepts II

XBRL Reporting

Internal Controls I

Internal Controls II

Transaction Cycle The Revenue Cycle

Transaction Cycle The Expenditure Cycle

Transaction Cycle The Production Cycle

Transaction Cycle The HR Management and Payroll Cycle

Transaction Cycle The General Ledger and Financial Reporting Cycle

Systems Development

Auditing of Accounting Information Systems

Ethics, fraud and Computer Crime

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Exam 6: System Mapping and Documentation

Describe the rules of constructing and reading a structure narrative table.

Which of the following is facing legislative pressure to use systems documentation?

A process map is:

The first step of preparing a process map is to:

-Refer to the physical DFD in the previous question.How many data stores are updated by the computer?

A typical structured narrative table contains descriptions for:

________ are graphical representations of where data flows within a system?

The symbol for a computer disk data store in a flowchart is:

Is there a specific order for drawing context diagram,logical DFD,and physical DFD? Why or why not?

Refer to the diagram below.How many copies of the purchase order are present in the system?

Refer to the diagram below.Does the logical DFD balance with the physical DFD?

An analysis of process documentation as part of process redesign can NOT allow for the identification of:

Discuss the advantages and limitations of the structure narration technique.

Why do DFDs have less detail than process map and systems flowchart?

With regards to ERP,which of the following is correct?

Discuss how systems documentation can help business process redesign and re-engineering.

Which of the following should not be included in a context diagram?

From a structured narrative table,if an entity is identified as a mere receiver and sender of data,then the entity can be classified as:

During business process re-engineering,if one wants to key process activities that occur and the data that is needed and generated within each process,one should look at:

Systems Fundamentals

Systems Characteristics and Considerations

Database Concepts I

Database Concepts II

XBRL Reporting

Internal Controls I

Internal Controls II

Transaction Cycle The Revenue Cycle

Transaction Cycle The Expenditure Cycle

Transaction Cycle The Production Cycle

Transaction Cycle The HR Management and Payroll Cycle

Transaction Cycle The General Ledger and Financial Reporting Cycle

Systems Development

Auditing of Accounting Information Systems

Ethics, fraud and Computer Crime

Filters