AIS 2024 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 100% CORRECT
The relationship between online, real-time database systems and batch processing systems is that
A. A firm will have only one processing mode because a single computer cannot do both.
B. A firm will not use batch processing if it has a large...
The relationship between online, real-time database systems and batch processing systems is that
A. A firm will have only one processing mode because a single computer cannot do both.
B. A firm will not use batch processing if it has a large computer.
C. A firm will always prefer an online, real-time processing system because batch processing is slow.
D. A firm may use both processing modes concurrently. - ANSWERSD. A firm may use both processing
modes concurrently.
Which of the following risks are greater in computerized systems than in manual systems?
I. Erroneous data conversion
II. Erroneous source document preparation
III. Repetition of errors
IV. Concentration of data - ANSWERSI, III, and IV.
Which of the following statements most likely represents a disadvantage for an entity that keeps digital
computer files rather than manually prepared files?
A.It is usually easier for unauthorized persons to access and alter the files.
B.Random error associated with processing similar transactions in different ways is usually greater.
C.It is usually more difficult to compare recorded accountability with physical count of assets.
D.Attention is focused on the accuracy of the programming process rather than errors in individual
transactions. - ANSWERSA.It is usually easier for unauthorized persons to access and alter the files.
Which of the following features is least likely to be found in a real-time application?
Your firm has recently converted its purchasing cycle from a manual process to an online computer
system. Which of the following is a probable result associated with conversion to the new automatic
system?
A.Processing errors are increased.
B.Traditional duties are less separated.
C.The firm's risk exposures are reduced.
D.Processing time is increased. - ANSWERSB.Traditional duties are less separated.
Misstatements in a batch computer system caused by incorrect programs or data may not be detected
immediately because
Answers
A.There are time delays in processing transactions in a batch system.
B.The processing of transactions in a batch system is not uniform.
C.The identification of errors in input data typically is not part of the program.
D.Errors in some transactions may cause rejection of other transactions in the batch. - ANSWERSA.There
are time delays in processing transactions in a batch system.
A file containing relatively long-term information used as a source of reference and periodically updated
with detail is termed a
Answers
A.Master file.
B.Transaction file.
C.Record layout.
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