Question 1

In this type of client-server computing, the client PC manipulates data for presentation but does not do any other significant processing.
A)Application presentation
B)Distributed presentation
C)Distributed application
D)ERP application

Accepted Answer

In distributed presentation, the client PC is responsible for data presentation but does not perform any significant processing tasks. This is in contrast to a distributed application, where the client PC performs some processing tasks and communicates with servers to complete other tasks. An ERP application is a specific type of software used for managing business processes, and application presentation is not a recognized term in client-server computing.

Question 2

The diamond used in an entity relationship diagram is used to represent an):
A)Attribute
B)Relationship
C)Entity

Accepted Answer

The diamond in an entity relationship diagram represents a relationship between entities, such as "belongs to" or "has many." Attributes are typically represented as ovals and entities as rectangles.

Question 3

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent both sources and destinations of data is an):
A)Rectangle with rounded corners
B)Open-ended rectangle
C)Arrow
D)Square with squared corners

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Data Flow Diagram is used by...

Question 4

This document system is a pictorial representation of the logical structure of databases.It identifies the entities, the attributes of the entities, and the relationship between the entities.
A)Entity Relationship Diagram
B)System Flowchart
C)Entity Flowchart
D)Process Map

Accepted Answer

An Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) is a visual representation of the entities and relationships in a database. It identifies the attributes of each entity and how they relate to other entities in the database. ERDs are commonly used in database design and are a key tool in understanding the structure of a database system.

Question 5

Which of the following statements, regarding ethical considerations in an accounting information system is false?
A)The accounting information system is often the tool used to either commit or cover up unethical behavior.
B)If there is only one person within the organization with responsibility for maintaining the computer systems, it is not difficult to detect instances of computer fraud.
C)Fraud could be perpetrated and go undetected for a long time if the accounting information system is not carefully monitored.
D)If accountants are well informed about the risks of unethical behavior, they will be better prepared to control those risks.

Accepted Answer

If there is only one person responsible for maintaining the computer systems, it can be easier for them to commit computer fraud and cover it up without detection. This lack of oversight and redundancy can increase the risk of unethical behavior. The other statements are true and emphasize the importance of carefully monitoring the accounting information system to prevent fraud and promote ethical behavior. Additionally, educating accountants about the risks of unethical behavior can help them better control those risks.

Question 6

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent a data store or the storage of data is an):
A)Rectangle with rounded corners
B)Open-ended rectangle
C)Arrow
D)Rectangle with squared corners

Accepted Answer

An open-ended rectangle is the symbol used in Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) to represent a data store or the storage of data. This symbol visually differentiates where data is stored within the system being diagrammed.

Question 7

When discussing entity relationship diagrams, this is considered to be a noun, that represents items in the accounting system:
A)Attribute
B)Relationship
C)Entity
D)Flow

Accepted Answer

An entity represents a noun or a thing in the accounting system, such as a customer, product, or employee. Attributes describe characteristics or properties of an entity, while relationships illustrate how entities are related to each other. Flow is not typically used in entity relationship diagrams.

Question 8

The documenting system that shows the flow of documents and information among departments or units within an organization is called a:
A)System Flowchart
B)ER Diagram
C)Document Flowchart
D)Data Flow Diagram

Accepted Answer

The documenting system that shows the flow of documents and information among departments or units within an organization is called a Document Flowchart. A System Flowchart illustrates the flow of information and processing between systems. An ER Diagram is a graphical representation of entities and their relationships to each other. A Data Flow Diagram shows the flow of data between processes, data stores, and external entities. Therefore, choice (C) Document Flowchart is the best answer.

Question 9

The oval used in an entity relationship diagram is used to represent an):
A)Attribute
B)Relationship
C)Entity

Accepted Answer

In an entity-relationship diagram (ERD), an oval is used to represent an attribute, which is a property or characteristic of an entity.

Question 10

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent the flow of data is an):
A)Rectangle with rounded corners
B)Open-ended rectangle
C)Arrow
D)Rectangle with squared corners

Accepted Answer

The arrow symbol is used to represent the flow of data in a Data Flow Diagram. The rectangle with rounded corners represents a process, the open-ended rectangle represents a data store, and the rectangle with squared corners represents an external entity.

Question 11

This type of client terminal can accomplish some of the processing tasks in a client-server computing network:
A)Application terminal
B)Smart terminal
C)Subset terminal
D)Presentation terminal

Accepted Answer

A smart terminal is a type of client terminal that has some processing capabilities and can accomplish some of the processing tasks in a client-server computing network. It can perform tasks such as data validation, report generation, and simple calculations, which reduces the workload on the server.

Question 12

When discussing entity relationship diagrams, this is considered to be a characteristic of an entity.
A)Attribute
B)Flow
C)Relationship
D)Field

Accepted Answer

An attribute is a characteristic or property of an entity that describes its features or capabilities. It can be a name, value, color, size, or any other relevant aspect that distinguishes one entity from another. Flow represents the direction of data or information between entities, relationship defines the connection or association between two or more entities, and field refers to a specific data element within an entity.

Question 13

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent any task or function performed is an):
A)Rectangle with rounded corners
B)Open-ended rectangle
C)Arrow
D)Rectangle with squared corners

Accepted Answer

The symbol used to represent any task or function performed is a rectangle with rounded corners. The other symbols listed (open-ended rectangle, arrow, rectangle with squared corners) are not commonly used to represent tasks or functions in a Data Flow Diagram.

Question 14

When an organization has this type of network, there are two types of computers networked together to accomplish the application processing:
A)Point of sale
B)Batch processing
C)Client-server computing
D)General-subsidiary computing

Accepted Answer

Client-server computing involves two types of computers networked together to accomplish application processing. This type of network consists of client computers that send requests to server computers, which provide the requested resources or services. Point of sale and batch processing refer to specific types of applications or processes, not network architectures. General-subsidiary computing is not a recognized term in computer networking.

Question 15

The term that refers to how many instances of an entity relates to each instance of another entity is:
A)Supervisor
B)Symbol
C)Relationship
D)Cardinality

Accepted Answer

Cardinality refers to the number and type of relationships between entities in a database schema. It specifies how many instances of one entity are connected to how many instances of another entity. Each relationship can have a cardinality of one-to-one (1:1), one-to-many (1:N), or many-to-many (M:N).

Question 16

The rectangle used in an entity relationship diagram is used to represent an):
A)Attribute
B)Relationship
C)Entity

Accepted Answer

The rectangle is used to represent an entity in an entity relationship diagram. Attributes are represented using ovals or circles, while relationships are represented using lines connecting entities.

Question 17

When creating or reading a system flowchart, the rectangle represents an):
A)Decision
B)Off-page connector
C)Document
D)Process

Accepted Answer

The rectangle in a system flowchart represents a process. It denotes a specific action or step in the system being depicted. Choices A, B, and C are represented by different shapes, such as diamonds for decisions, circles for off-page connectors, and parallelograms for documents.

Question 18

This document system is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.Identify the document system.
A)Data Flow Diagram
B)ER Diagram
C)System Flowchart
D)Document Flowchart

Accepted Answer

The Data Flow Diagram (DFD) uses only four symbols (square, circle, arrow, and rectangle) to represent the logical design of a system. The symbols represent entities, processes, data flows, and data stores. DFD is commonly used by systems professionals to illustrate the flow of data within a system, making it an efficient tool for system analysis and design.

Question 19

In this type of client-server computing, the client PC participates in application processing - including the updates and changes to data that reside on the server.
A)Subset application
B)Distributed presentation
C)Distributed application
D)Real-time application

Accepted Answer

Distributed application involves the client PC participating in application processing, updates, and changes to the data residing on the server. This type of computing allows for flexibility and scalability, making it ideal for large organizations. Subset application, distributed presentation, and real-time application do not necessarily involve the client PC participating in application processing or data updates on the server.

Question 20

Characteristics of a client-server system include all of the following except:
A)The client and the server are networked together.
B)The client computer participates in either the processing or the data manipulation.
C)Individual parts of processing are shared between the server and the client.
D)The client normally stores the large database.

Accepted Answer

The client-server system typically involves the server storing the database or other important data, rather than the client.

Quiz 2: Foundational Concepts of the AIS

In this type of client-server computing, the client PC manipulates data for presentation but does not do any other significant processing.

The diamond used in an entity relationship diagram is used to represent an) :

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent both sources and destinations of data is an) :

This document system is a pictorial representation of the logical structure of databases.It identifies the entities, the attributes of the entities, and the relationship between the entities.

Which of the following statements, regarding ethical considerations in an accounting information system is false?

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent a data store or the storage of data is an) :

When discussing entity relationship diagrams, this is considered to be a noun, that represents items in the accounting system:

The documenting system that shows the flow of documents and information among departments or units within an organization is called a:

The oval used in an entity relationship diagram is used to represent an) :

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent the flow of data is an) :

This type of client terminal can accomplish some of the processing tasks in a client-server computing network:

When discussing entity relationship diagrams, this is considered to be a characteristic of an entity.

A Data Flow Diagram is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.The symbol used to represent any task or function performed is an) :

When an organization has this type of network, there are two types of computers networked together to accomplish the application processing:

The term that refers to how many instances of an entity relates to each instance of another entity is:

The rectangle used in an entity relationship diagram is used to represent an) :

When creating or reading a system flowchart, the rectangle represents an) :

This document system is used by systems professionals to show the logical design of a system.The advantage of the method is that it uses only four symbols.Identify the document system.

In this type of client-server computing, the client PC participates in application processing - including the updates and changes to data that reside on the server.

Characteristics of a client-server system include all of the following except: