Question 1

Business value is defined as all items,events and interactions that determine the financial health and well-being of the firm.This value may come from suppliers,customers or employees or even information systems.How would a not-for-profit group like the International Red Cross define business value for its group?

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Question 2

Many hospitals and doctor's offices are beginning to digitize the medical records of their patients.This is an example of the ____________ strategic role.

Accepted Answer

A)  Automate 
B)  Informate - up 
C)  Transform 
D)  Informate - down

Question 3

List and explain three ways that AIS affects the income statement and the firm's profitability.

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Question 4

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)is a professional designation generally sought by those performing IT audits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Information Value Chain is defined as:

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A)  The flow of materials, information, payments, and services 
B)  The use of computer technology to provide information about business activities to employees across the firm. 
C)  The overall transformation of data from a business need to the ultimate decision. 
D)  A centralized database that collects data from throughout the firm.

Question 6

An accounting information system (AIS)is defined as being an information system that records,processes and reports on transactions to provide financial information for decision making and control.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Information overload is defined as the difficulty a person faces in understanding a problem and making a decision as a consequence of too much information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Stephen Gillett,Starbucks CIO,argues that his most crucial duty is to enhance Starbucks' ability to mine its customer data to help "reignite our passion with our customers." Starbucks used loyalty cards (Starbucks' Reward cards)and surveys to track its customers' purchases and build profiles of their customers as mentioned in the opening chapter vignette.Why is this a good example of customer relationship management (CRM)?

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Question 9

Business value includes all those items,events and interactions that determine the financial health and well-being of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

CRM software often includes the use of database marketing tools to learn more about the customers and to develop strong firm-to-customer relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A well-designed and well-functioning AIS can be expected to create value by providing relevant information helpful to management to increase revenues and reduce expenses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which designation is for CPAs with a broad range of technology knowledge and experience?

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A)  Certified Internal Auditor (CI
A)  
B)  Certified Public Accountant (CP
A)  
C)  Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) 
D)  Certified Information Systems Auditors (CIS
A)

Question 13

Outbound logistics are the activities associated with receiving and storing raw materials and other partially completed materials,and distributing those materials to manufacturing when and where they are needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Relevant information is that information that is free from bias and error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Accounting Information Systems at this date are all computerized.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Accounting information systems are:

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A)  Always computerized. 
B)  Report only accounting information. 
C)  Records, processes and reports 
D)  Are for computer games

Question 17

The Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)is a professional designation for those with broad range of technology knowledge and does not require a CPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the types of discretionary information a company like Google would collect from its accounting information system.

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Question 19

The Certified Information Technology Professional is the position created by the AICPA to recognize CPAs who have the ability to provide skilled professional services on Information Technology.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An example of an AIS that primarily addresses internal business processes includes:

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A)  Supply chain software 
B)  Customer relationship management software 
C)  B2B transaction software 
D)  Enterprise systems

Exam 1: Accounting Information Systems and Firm Value

Many hospitals and doctor's offices are beginning to digitize the medical records of their patients.This is an example of the ____________ strategic role.

List and explain three ways that AIS affects the income statement and the firm's profitability.

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)is a professional designation generally sought by those performing IT audits.

The Information Value Chain is defined as:

An accounting information system (AIS)is defined as being an information system that records,processes and reports on transactions to provide financial information for decision making and control.

Information overload is defined as the difficulty a person faces in understanding a problem and making a decision as a consequence of too much information.

Business value includes all those items,events and interactions that determine the financial health and well-being of the firm.

CRM software often includes the use of database marketing tools to learn more about the customers and to develop strong firm-to-customer relationships.

A well-designed and well-functioning AIS can be expected to create value by providing relevant information helpful to management to increase revenues and reduce expenses.

Which designation is for CPAs with a broad range of technology knowledge and experience?

Outbound logistics are the activities associated with receiving and storing raw materials and other partially completed materials,and distributing those materials to manufacturing when and where they are needed.

Relevant information is that information that is free from bias and error.

Accounting Information Systems at this date are all computerized.

Accounting information systems are:

The Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)is a professional designation for those with broad range of technology knowledge and does not require a CPA.

Explain the types of discretionary information a company like Google would collect from its accounting information system.

The Certified Information Technology Professional is the position created by the AICPA to recognize CPAs who have the ability to provide skilled professional services on Information Technology.

An example of an AIS that primarily addresses internal business processes includes: