AIS MIDTERM EXAM

54問 • 11ヶ月前

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1. James is a store manager who receives raw sales data daily but struggles to analyze trends. What system would best help him? 

b) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

2. Maria, an accountant, needs to verify financial transactions to ensure they match company policies. Which AIS function is she performing? 

c) Internal control

3. A manufacturing company wants to track its production process and minimize waste. Which AIS cycle is most relevant? 

c) Production cycle

4. A finance officer wants to ensure financial reports are accurate and reliable. What characteristic of useful information is he prioritizing? 

c) Reliability

5. Jessica needs to ensure her company’s AIS aligns with its long-term strategy. What is her main objective? 

d) Aligning AIS with corporate strategy

6. A business owner wants to improve cash flow and reduce bad debts. Which business cycle should she focus on? 

a) Revenue cycle

7. A company wants to integrate its sales, finance, and supply chain into one system. What system should it implement? 

b) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

8. Which of the following is an example of goal conflict in an AIS? 

a) A department wants faster transaction processing, but IT prioritizes security

9. A CEO requests a financial report summarizing total revenue, expenses, and net profit. What type of AIS output is this? 

c) Financial statement

10. A business analyst is reviewing sales reports from multiple locations. What type of AIS function is he using? 

b) Information output

11. An e-commerce company wants to track online customer transactions instantly. What system should they use? 

b) Real-time processing system

12. A retail store manager notices that certain products sell more on weekends. What type of information is he using? 

b) Processed information

13. A company uses QR codes for faster product tracking. What type of AIS method is this? l

b) Source data automation

14. A finance officer needs to decide whether to invest in new accounting software. What aspect of information is most important? 

b) Cost-benefit analysis

15. A company wants to improve its internal controls by limiting employee access to financial data. What should it implement? 

b) Role-based access control

What is the primary purpose of an Accounting Information System (AIS)?

b) To collect, record, store, and process data for decision-making

Which of the following best describes information?

b) Processed data that is meaningful for decision-making

Which characteristic ensures that information is free from error and bias?

c) Reliability

Which of the following is NOT a component of an AIS?

c) Marketing strategies

Which business cycle involves hiring and paying employees?

c) Payroll cycle

Which of the following statements about transaction cycles is true?

c) The production cycle transforms raw materials into finished goods

Which cycle is responsible for selling goods and services?

a) Revenue cycle

What term describes an agreement between two entities to exchange goods, services, or financial obligations?

b) Transaction

Which system is designed to capture and process transaction data efficiently?

b) Transaction Processing System (TPS)

Which cycle focuses on activities such as borrowing money and paying dividends?

d) Financing cycle

The expenditure cycle includes which of the following transactions?

b) Accounts payable

The primary users of an AIS include all EXCEPT:

c) Engineers

Which component of an AIS ensures data accuracy and security?

b) Internal controls c) Software programs d) Sales and marketing team

A well-designed AIS can add value to an organization by:

b) Improving data accuracy and processing speed

Which of the following best defines the role of AIS in decision-making?

a) It provides relevant and timely information to support management decisions

Which of the following is the first step in the data processing cycle?

b) Data input

A document used to capture transaction data at its source is called a:

c) Source document

Which coding technique assigns numbers to items in consecutive order?

c) Sequence coding

What type of processing updates each transaction as it occurs?

b) Real-time processing

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of ERP systems?

c) High cost and complexity

What is an audit trail?

b) A record that traces a transaction from source to final output

Which of the following is an example of source data automation?

b) Bar code scanners at checkout

An ERP system provides which primary benefit?

c) Integrates all business processes into a single system

What does CRUD stand for in data processing?

a) Create, Read, Update, Delete

What is the first phase of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

c) Systems analysis

Which SDLC phase involves translating conceptual designs into detailed specifications?

b) Physical design

Which feasibility analysis examines whether the system can be developed using existing technology?

c) Technical feasibility

A written request for a new or improved system is called:

c) Request for systems development

What is a Gantt chart used for?

b) Tracking project schedules

41. A company wants to automate its sales process by allowing customers to place orders online. Which system should they implement?

b) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

A manufacturing company is experiencing delays in updating its inventory records because transactions are only processed at the end of each day. What is the best solution?

b) Implement real-time processing

43. A retail store uses barcode scanners at checkout to record sales instantly. What type of data input method is being used?

b) Source data automation

44. Sarah, an accountant, is asked to prepare a report detailing all sales transactions made within the last quarter. What data processing cycle step is she performing?

d) Information output

45. A company’s financial reports contain errors because some transactions were recorded twice. Which data processing control should be strengthened?

a) Audit trail

46. After implementing a new AIS, employees resist using it because they are unfamiliar with the system. What should management do to resolve this issue?

b) Provide proper training and support

47. The IT department of a company receives a request for a system that can handle payroll, customer orders, and inventory tracking in one platform. What type of system should they propose?

c) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

48. A company processes large volumes of payroll transactions every two weeks. What processing method is most efficient for this task?

b) Online batch processing

49. An auditor wants to verify that a company’s sales records match its bank deposits. What tool should they use to track the transactions from initiation to final records?

c) Audit trail

50. A CEO wants a report that shows the company’s financial position, but they also need quick access to real-time sales data. Which system feature is most important?

b) Real-time data query capabilities

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