What is periodic mode in data processing?

c) Processing mode with delay between data processing steps, heavily dependent on batch processing

a) Real-time processing with immediate data updates

b) Processing mode with no delay between data processing steps

d) Offline processing mode without any delay

How is batch processing defined?

c) Aggregation of business events over time, followed by group processing by the information system

a) Real-time processing of individual transactions

b) Processing of data with immediate updates

d) Online processing with no delay between data entries

What is the purpose of a business event data store?

b) Offline entry of source documents in computerized format

a) Real-time data entry for immediate processing

c) Aggregation of business events for future processing

d) Immediate processing of source documents

What does data maintenance store involve?

b) Activities related to adding, deleting, or replacing master data portions

a) Real-time data processing for master data

c) Offline entry of business events data

d) Aggregation of standing data

What do master data stores contain?

b) Data related to entities, places, and things

a) Temporary data for short-term use

c) Real-time transactional data

What is the standing data store primarily composed of?

b) Permanent portions of master data

a) Temporary data for short-term use

c) Real-time transactional data

7. How is compliance defined in the context provided?

b) Complying with laws, regulations, and external criteria

a) Adhering to internal policies only

c) Non-compliance with contractual arrangements

d) Processing data without regard to regulations

What does the term "Operations" refer to in the provided context?

b) People, equipment, organization, policies, and procedures for efficient work

a) Real-time processing of data

8. How is the term "impact" defined in the context of accounting?

c) The influence of accounting information on determining profitability and financial stability

a) The force exerted by financial decisions on market trends

b) The overall effect of organizational actions on employee morale

d) The degree of control exerted by financial managers over operational processes

What is the primary purpose of an audit in the context of information systems?

b. To trace back individual business events aggregated into general ledger balances

a. To identify potential risks in the system

c. To design programs for small-scale financial transactions

d. To create phishing emails to test system vulnerabilities

How would you define "fraud" in the context of information security?

b. Deliberate acts or untruths intended to obtain unfair or unlawful gain

a. Accidental errors in financial transactions

c. Routine business processes to maximize profits

d. Legitimate financial transactions

3. What is "salami slicing" in the context of security breaches?

b. Stealing a small amount of money from financial transactions

a. A method of slicing vegetables during lunch breaks

c. A code designed to perform unauthorized acts

d. Bypassing security with a special code

What does the term "back door" refer to in the context of security threats?

b. A code designed to perform unauthorized acts

a. A special entrance at the back of an office building

c. A method of slicing vegetables for lunch

d. A routine security measure in place

What is a "Trojan horse" in the context of information security?

a. A code designed to perform unauthorized acts

b. A method of stealing small amounts of money

c. A phishing email attempting to obtain sensitive information

d. A program to design small-scale financial transactions

What is the primary characteristic of "phishing email" as a security threat?

c. Attempting to obtain sensitive information through deceptive emails

a. A method of slicing vegetables for lunch

b. A code designed to perform unauthorized acts

d. Stealing small amounts of money from financial transactions

What are the primary goals of input control in the information process?

b. Input validity, completeness, and accuracy

a. Output validity, completeness, and accuracy

c. System efficiency and redundancy

d. Control environment and monitoring

What is the primary purpose of an audit in the context provided?

a) Tracing individual business events to the general ledger balances

b) Aggregating business events into general ledger balances

c) Identifying potential fraud in financial statements

2. How is fraud defined in the context provided?

b) A deliberate act or untruth intended to obtain unfair or unlawful gain

a) Unintentional financial loss

c) Honest mistake in financial transactions

2. How is fraud defined in the context provided?

b) A deliberate act or untruth intended to obtain unfair or unlawful gain

a) Unintentional financial loss

c) Honest mistake in financial transactions

What is a "back door" in the context of security?

b) A special code to bypass security measures

a) A physical entrance to a building

c) A secondary business entrance

d) A secure exit for authorized personnel

How is a "logic bomb" defined in the context provided?

c) A code that performs unauthorized acts, often to steal small amounts of money

a) A bomb used in physical attacks

b) A program designed to steal large amounts of money

d) A virus that attacks computer logic circuits

What does "report generation" involve in the context of information systems?

a. Creating summaries of specific data on printed summaries

b. Asking questions about the data in the database through queries

d. None of the choices are correct

How would you define "master data update" in the context of information processes?

b. Updates to inventory master data based on sales orders

a. Updates to control efficiency in data management

c. Updates to control redundancy in database management

d. None of the choices are correct

What is the primary focus of "data entry" as a strategy in information systems?

b. Efficient use of technology such as OCR, barcodes, RFID, and EDI for data capture

a. Maximizing human resources in data capture

d. None of the choices are correct

Which of the following represents a control-related question regarding effectiveness and efficiency?

c. Control effectiveness: Are all control goals achieved?

a. Control efficiency: Do individual plans address multiple goals?

b. Control redundancy: Are too many goals directed at the same goal?

What is the purpose of a "Picking Ticket" in warehouse operations?

b) Authorizing the warehouse to pick goods from the shelf

a) Identifying goods already shipped

c) Identifying goods for disposal

d) Verifying inventory levels in the warehouse

In the context of document design, what is the significance of a well-designed document?

a. Efficient use of resources in document creation

b. Prevention of unauthorized event data input

d. None of the choices are correct

What is the purpose of "written approvals" in the context of control efficiency?

b. To prevent unauthorized event data input

a. To ensure control completeness in document approval

d. None of the choices are correct

What information does a "Packing Slip" typically contain?

b) Customer identification and destination details

a) Warehouse location and picking instructions

d) Inventory valuation information

When is a "Customer Acknowledgment" sent to the customer?

To notify of order acceptance and expected shipment date

After the goods have been shipped

To authorize picking in the warehouse

What does "online prompting" aim to achieve in information systems?

a. Control efficiency in data entry processes

b. Control redundancy in document design

d. None of the choices are correct

What does "input validity" in the context of the shipping notice entail?

c) Valid sales order and real shipment supporting the shipping notice

a) Shipping notice supported by any sales order

b) Shipping notice without a real shipment

d) Preparing invoices without authorized prices and terms

What is the consequence of completing the billing process without a real shipment in terms of revenue?

a) Revenues will be understated

d) Real shipment is not related to revenue

What does "input completeness" failure risk in the provided context?

b) Lost billings and understated revenue

a) Overstated revenue and poor customer service

c) Loss of accountability for cash

d) Processing customer orders more than once

What is the primary function of a "Payroll" system?

b) Generating information flows for the payroll department

d) Authorizing warehouse operations

How do "Job Time Records" contribute to payroll processes?

a) Reflecting start and stop times on specific jobs for cost distribution

b) Tracking employee attendance at the job site

c) Calculating employee pay based on gross work hours

d) Managing payroll taxes and fringe benefits

7. What information do "Attendance Time Records" provide for payroll processing?

d) Time periods employees are in attendance and available for work

a) Employee identification details

b) Gross amounts of each employee's pay

c) Start and stop times on specific jobs

How is a "magnetic card reader" commonly used in timekeeping for payroll?

d) Allowing employees to "punch" in and out of work

a) Identifying warehouse locations

c) Distributing payroll costs to jobs

How is data entry often completed in contemporary systems to reduce human error?

c) Utilizing radio frequency identification (RFID) readers or bar code scanners

a) Manually inputting data through keyboards

b) Using advanced data entry software

d) Avoiding data entry altogether

What does "throughput time" measure in the context provided?

b) The time from authorization to production completion

a) The time it takes for goods to be sold in the market

c) The time it takes to transport goods from the factory to the warehouse

d) The time it takes to process sales orders

What characterizes "push manufacturing" in terms of production management?

b) Production is initiated based on sales forecasts, and goods are produced in large batches

a) Goods are produced in response to individual sales orders

c) Each job consists of a batch of one unit

d) Machines pull the next part from the previous machine as soon as it's available

What is the key principle behind "pull manufacturing" in production processes?

d) Production is initiated as individual sales orders are received

a) Production is initiated based on sales forecasts

b) Goods are produced in large batches

c) Each job consists of a batch of one unit

What is the potential consequence of processing customer orders more than once in terms of revenue?

a) Revenue will be accurately stated

How does input accuracy relate to customer and GL accounts in the billing process?

a) Incorrect billings cause errors in customer and GL accounts

b) Incorrect billings have no impact on customer and GL accounts

c) Accurate billings lead to errors in customer and GL accounts

d) Inaccurate processing has no impact on customer and GL accounts

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of software builds and maintains customer-related databases?

A) Customer self-service (CSS) software

B) Product relationship management (PRM) software

C) Supplier relationship management (SRM) software

D) Customer relationship management (CRM) software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which software allows customers to complete tasks without the help of an organization’s employees?

A) Sales force automation (SFA) software

Product self-service (PSS) software

Supply chain management (SCM) software

Product life-cycle management (PLM) software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which software automates sales tasks such as order processing and tracking?

A) Customer self-service (CSS) software

B) Supplier relationship management (SRM) software

C) Product relationship management (PRM) software

D) Sales force automation (SFA) software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which software manages product data from design through manufacturing and ending in the disposal of a product?

A) Product self-service (PSS) software

B) Product life-cycle management (PLM) software

C) Customer relationship management (CRM) software

D) Supplier relationship management (SRM) software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which software enables the steps in the supply chain including demand planning, inventory acquisition, manufacturing, distributing, and selling?

A) Customer relationship management (CRM) software

B) Product relationship management (PRM) software

C) Supply chain management (SCM) software

D) Sales force automation (SFA) software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What software streamlines business processes with partners that sell a company's products?

A) Supplier relationship management (SRM) software

B) Product relationship management (PRM) software

C) Customer self-service (CSS) software

D) Sales force automation (SFA) software

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which software manages interactions with organizations that supply goods and services to an enterprise, including procurement and contract management?

A) Product self-service (PSS) software

B) Customer relationship management (CRM) software

C) Supplier relationship management (SRM) software

D) Product life-cycle management (PLM) software

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