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AC 571
WEEK 1
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) 
      

Question 7. 7. (TCO A)  Name two reasons why it is important to have a working knowledge of DFDs and flowcharting. (Points : 5)