Week 1 Quiz

Question 1. 1. (TCO A) Data are: (Points : 2)

facts entered, stored, and processed by an information system
processed output that is useful to decision makers
another word for information
quantitative facts that are not qualitative by nature

Question 2. 2. (TCO A) Which of the following is not one of the components of an AIS? (Points : 2)
internal controls & security measures
people
procedures and instructions
none of the above

Question 3. 3. (TCO A) The transaction cycles relate to one another and interface with this to generate
information for both management and external parties. (Points : 2)
general ledger and reporting system
accounting information systems
computer processor
human resources cycle

Question 4. 4. (TCO A) Callow Youth Clothing is a boutique retailer located in Estes Park, Colorado. During the
peak tourist season, it has average daily cash and credit card sales in excess of $5,000. What is the best way for this
business to ensure that sales data entry is efficient and accurate? (Points : 2)
Well-designed paper forms
Source data automation
Turnaround documents

Sequentially numbered forms

Question 5. 5. (TCO A) A graphical representation of the flow of documents and information between
departments or areas of responsibility within an organization is called (Points : 2)
a data flow diagram
a document flowchart
a system flowchart
a program flowchart

Question 6. 6. (TCO A) How can an AIS add value to the organization? (Points : 5)
An AIS can add value to the organization by improving quality and reducing the costs of
products or services, improving efficiency or operations, sharing knowledge and expertise that
will improve operations and competitive advantage, improving the efficiency and effectiveness
of its supply chain, improving the internal control structure and improving decision making.
Question 7. 7. (TCO A) Name two reasons why it is important to have a working knowledge of DFDs
and flowcharting. (Points : 5)
First reason why it is important to have a working knowledge of DFD and flowcharting
because they are the two most frequently used development and documentation tools. Second,
because they are tools that are used to simplify and create order in the extremely complex system
development.