Question 1

The organization and control of all materials, funds, and related information in the logistics process, from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of finished products to the end user is referred to as:
A)Supply Chain Management
B)Management Information System
C)Logistics Management
D)IT Enablement

Accepted Answer

Supply Chain Management encompasses the entire logistics process, including the organization and control of materials, funds, and information from raw material acquisition to product delivery to the end user.

Question 2

A unit of storage that represents one character is referred to as a:
A)Byte
B)Bit
C)Bat
D)Field

Accepted Answer

A byte is the standard unit of storage that represents one character, such as a letter, number, or symbol, in digital computing.

Question 3

Each record is made up of related:
A)Files
B)Bytes
C)Name
D)Fields

Accepted Answer

Each record is made up of related fields, which contain specific pieces of information about the entity being recorded. Files refer to a collection of related records. Bytes refer to the unit of data in computer storage. Name does not relate directly to the components of a record.

Question 4

A set of related fields is referred to as a:
A)File
B)Record
C)Byte
D)Binary Digit

Accepted Answer

A set of related fields is referred to as a record. A record is a collection of related fields that can represent an entity such as a person, a transaction, or any other complex data item.

Question 5

The use of BPR (Business Process Reengineering) is twofold: (1) Aligns business processes with the IT systems used to recorded processes and, (2):
A)Improves the efficiency and effectiveness of these processes
B)Reduces the cost of these processes
C)Enhances the usefulness of these processes
D)Increases the accuracy of the process

Accepted Answer

BPR aims to fundamentally rethink and redesign business processes to achieve significant improvements in critical aspects such as efficiency and effectiveness.

Question 6

Output from an accounting information system would NOT include:
A)Checks to vendors
B)Invoices from vendors
C)Customer statements
D)Purchase orders

Accepted Answer

Invoices from vendors are considered an input to an accounting information system, not an output. Outputs typically include documents and reports generated by the system, such as checks to vendors, customer statements, and purchase orders.

Question 7

Accounting software traditionally uses two different types of files.The file type that is the set of relatively temporary records that will be process to update the permanent file is referred to as a(n):
A)Master File
B)General File
C)Transaction File
D)Subsidiary File

Accepted Answer

A transaction file is a set of relatively temporary records that are processed to update the permanent records in the master file. The master file is the permanent file that contains the records of the organization's activities over time. The general file is not a commonly used term in accounting software. A subsidiary file is a separate file that contains detailed information about a specific master file record.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is false?
A)A data warehouse is an integrated collection of enterprise-wide data that generally includes multiple years of nonvolatile data
B)When performing month end close and preparing monthly financial statements, an accountant would typically run reports from information stored in the company's data warehouse.
C)Data in a data warehouse is used to support management in decision making and planning
D)Data mining is the process of searching data within the data warehouse for identifiable patters than can be used to predict future behavior.

Accepted Answer

Data warehouses are typically used for analytical reporting and data analysis rather than for transactional processes like month-end close and financial statement preparation, which are more commonly handled by transactional systems such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.

Question 9

The organization of files in a computer system normally uses one of two different access methods.The access method where the files are not stored in sequence, one record not stored immediately after another, is referred to as:
A)Indexed Access
B)Batch Access
C)Sequential Access
D)Random Access

Accepted Answer

The access method where files are not stored in sequence and records can be accessed randomly is known as random access. This is in contrast to sequential access, where records must be accessed in a specific order, and batch access, where groups of records are processed together. Indexed access is a method of quickly locating specific records within a file, often by using a separate index file. However, this question specifically refers to the organization of files, not the method of accessing individual records within a file.

Question 10

A collection of data stored in several small two-dimensional tables that can be joined together in many varying ways to represent many different kinds of relationships among the data is referred to as a(n):
A)Database
B)Master File
C)Relational Database
D)Relation Based Accounting

Accepted Answer

A relational database consists of multiple two-dimensional tables that can be joined together in various ways to represent relationships among the data. It is a widely used database model that allows for efficient and flexible data management. The other options, such as Master File and Relation Based Accounting, do not accurately describe this type of data storage and organization.

Question 11

The organization of files in a computer system normally uses one of two different access methods.The access method where the files store records in sequence, with one record stored immediately after another, is referred to as:
A)Chronological Access
B)Sequential Access
C)Random Access
D)Numerical Access

Accepted Answer

The access method described in the question, where files store records in sequence, is known as sequential access. Chronological access is not a commonly used term in computer science, and numerical access is not a recognized access method. Random access refers to the ability to access data in any order, such as with a hard drive or RAM.

Question 12

The entities, processes, and information flows that involve the movement of materials, funds, and related information through the full logistics process, from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of the finished products to the end use is a set of linked activities referred to as:
A)Management Information System
B)Supply Chain
C)Accounting Information System
D)Logistics Management

Accepted Answer

The set of linked activities involving the movement of materials, funds, and related information through the full logistics process is known as the supply chain. It involves various entities, processes, and information flows that are interconnected and include suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and customers. Logistics management is a part of the supply chain that focuses on the planning, implementation, and control of the movement of goods and services. Management Information System and Accounting Information System are not specific to the logistics process and are broader terms that involve the use of technology and software applications to manage various types of data and information.

Question 13

The purposeful and organized changing of business processes to make them more efficient is referred to as:
A)Information Technology Engineering
B)Information Systems Management
C)Business Process Reengineering
D)Business Process Supply Chain

Accepted Answer

Business Process Reengineering refers to the purposeful and organized changing of business processes to make them more efficient. Information Technology Engineering is a term usually used to describe software development processes. Information Systems Management is the management of information systems within an organization. Business Process Supply Chain is not a commonly used term.

Question 14

Using IT systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal or supply chain processes is called:
A)Information Technology Enablement
B)Information Systems Control
C)Information Technology Process Engineering
D)Information Technology Business Processes

Accepted Answer

Information Technology Enablement refers to the use of IT systems to improve and optimize internal or supply chain processes, leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

Question 15

There are two modes of processing transactions in accounting systems.The mode that requires all similar transactions be grouped together and be processed at the same time, is referred to as:
A)Batch Processing
B)Online Processing
C)Real-time Processing
D)Sequential Processing

Accepted Answer

Batch processing requires all similar transactions to be grouped together and processed at the same time, typically at the end of a day or week. This allows for efficient processing and can save time and resources compared to processing each transaction individually. Online processing and real-time processing involve immediate processing of transactions as they occur, while sequential processing refers to processing transactions in a specific order.

Question 16

The smallest unit of information in a computer system can have only one of two values, zero or one, and is referred to as a(n):
A)Field
B)Record
C)Byte
D)Bit

Accepted Answer

The smallest unit of information in a computer system is called a bit, which can have only one of two values, either 0 or 1. A byte is a group of eight bits, a field is a unit of data that represents a specific attribute of an entity, and a record is a collection of fields that represent an entity in a database. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 17

The chart of accounts would be a good example of a:
A)Transaction File
B)Master File
C)Field
D)Record

Accepted Answer

The chart of accounts is a list of all the general ledger accounts used by a company. It is considered a master file because it contains information about all the accounts and is a reference for the company's financial transactions.

Question 18

A collection of data stored on a computer in a form that allows the data to be easily accessed, retrieved, manipulated, and stored is referred to as a(n):
A)Accounting Information System
B)Information Technology
C)Database
D)Master File

Accepted Answer

A database is a collection of organized data stored on a computer that is designed to allow for easy access, retrieval, manipulation, and storage of the data. It typically includes tables or files that are linked together based on common elements, such as customer IDs or product names. Databases are often used in business and other contexts to manage large amounts of data, track transactions, and generate reports.

Question 19

Accounting software traditionally uses two different types of files.The file type that is relatively permanent and used to maintain the detailed data for each major process is a(n):
A)General Ledger
B)Master File
C)Transaction File
D)Subsidiary File

Accepted Answer

The Master File is a type of file in accounting software that maintains relatively permanent and detailed data for each major process, such as vendor or customer data. The General Ledger is a type of file that summarizes all financial transactions in one place. The Transaction File is a file that contains all the individual transactions that occur within a specific period of time. The Subsidiary File is a supporting file that contains detailed information about a specific account or process. Therefore, the best choice is B, Master File.

Question 20

When discussing the supply chain:
A)Any concern about vendors would relate only to those vendors with which a company has direct contact.
B)Service providers would not be part of the supply chain.
C)Concern would not extend beyond the point where the product is shipped to a customer.
D)An entity may not be able to directly control all of the interrelated activities within the supply chain.

Accepted Answer

The supply chain consists of all the interrelated activities involved in delivering a product or service to a customer, including vendors, service providers, and any other parties that contribute to the process. However, a company may not have direct control over all of these entities, and must work to manage the relationships and processes involved in the supply chain.

Quiz 1: Introduction to AIS

The organization and control of all materials, funds, and related information in the logistics process, from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of finished products to the end user is referred to as:

A unit of storage that represents one character is referred to as a:

Each record is made up of related:

A set of related fields is referred to as a:

The use of BPR (Business Process Reengineering) is twofold: (1) Aligns business processes with the IT systems used to recorded processes and, (2) :

Output from an accounting information system would NOT include:

Accounting software traditionally uses two different types of files.The file type that is the set of relatively temporary records that will be process to update the permanent file is referred to as a(n) :

Which of the following statements is false?

The organization of files in a computer system normally uses one of two different access methods.The access method where the files are not stored in sequence, one record not stored immediately after another, is referred to as:

A collection of data stored in several small two-dimensional tables that can be joined together in many varying ways to represent many different kinds of relationships among the data is referred to as a(n) :

The organization of files in a computer system normally uses one of two different access methods.The access method where the files store records in sequence, with one record stored immediately after another, is referred to as:

The entities, processes, and information flows that involve the movement of materials, funds, and related information through the full logistics process, from the acquisition of raw materials to the delivery of the finished products to the end use is a set of linked activities referred to as:

The purposeful and organized changing of business processes to make them more efficient is referred to as:

Using IT systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of internal or supply chain processes is called:

There are two modes of processing transactions in accounting systems.The mode that requires all similar transactions be grouped together and be processed at the same time, is referred to as:

The smallest unit of information in a computer system can have only one of two values, zero or one, and is referred to as a(n) :

The chart of accounts would be a good example of a:

A collection of data stored on a computer in a form that allows the data to be easily accessed, retrieved, manipulated, and stored is referred to as a(n) :

Accounting software traditionally uses two different types of files.The file type that is relatively permanent and used to maintain the detailed data for each major process is a(n) :

When discussing the supply chain: