Module 3 (Ch 4-7)

Question 1

Processing Option (Batch or Real-Time): Parts sold daily at a small, locally owned auto parts store.

Answer 1

Batch

Question 2

Processing Option (Batch or Real-Time): Filling prescriptions at a drugstore.

Answer 2

Real-Time

Question 3

Processing Option (Batch or Real-Time): Daily ATM deposits.

Answer 3

Batch

Question 4

Processing Option (Batch or Real-Time): Tickets for a concert.

Answer 4

Real-Time

Question 5

Processing Option (Batch or Real-Time): Point-of-sale transactions.

Answer 5

Real-Time

Question 6

Type of risk mitigated by this control activity: Tiered access is based on job function.

Answer 6

Unauthorized logical access

Question 7

Type of risk mitigated by this control activity: Only employees with Level 4 badges may enter the data center.

Answer 7

Unauthorized physical access

Question 8

Type of risk mitigated by this control activity: Users must authenticate to join the wireless network.

Answer 8

Unauthorized physical access

Question 9

Risk area & implementation type: The company must employ developers to write necessary code and maintain the system, which can be expensive.

Answer 9

Budget overrun; In-house development.

Question 10

Risk area & implementation type: If the business isn’t adhering to the software’s licensing policies, the business could face legal issues and reputational loss.

Answer 10

Copyright infringement; Third-party purchase.

Question 11

Risk area & implementation type: If the software is not properly secured, the company is vulnerable to hackers and malicious programs.

Answer 11

Data breach; Both Third-party and in-house.

Question 12

Risk area & implementation type: Software may not be properly developed.

Answer 12

Technical risk; In-house development.

Question 13

Risk area & implementation type: There might be industry and market changes that cause the software to require extensive updates.

Answer 13

External risk; In-house development.

Question 14

Risk area & implementation type: Source code cannot be obtained for review.

Answer 14

Business disruption; Third-party purchase.

Question 15

Database Tables: A photo of an inventory item that the firm sells.

Answer 15

Product list; Inventory

Question 16

Database Tables: A bar code that is assigned to an item in the company’s warehouse.

Answer 16

Inventory

Question 17

Database Tables: Results of X-rays and MRIs in a doctor’s office.

Answer 17

Patients

Question 18

Database Tables: Satellite and topographical imagery of land and buildings that a business owns in 30 states.

Answer 18

Property

Question 19

Database Tables: Scripts of calls from the customer call center.

Answer 19

Customers

Question 20

Database Tables: Scanned copy of a paper notification that our overdraft limit has been increased.

Answer 20

Banks

Question 21

Database Tables: Text messages about products the firm ordered.

Answer 21

Purchase orders; Product list

Question 22

Database Tables: Survey data about a new product that the firm sells.

Answer 22

Product list; Inventory

Question 23

Database Tables: Patient symptoms during a doctor’s visit.

Answer 23

Patients

Question 24

Database Tables: Facebook posts of customer complaints about poor service.

Answer 24

Customers

Question 25

Document Type: Managers approve employees' submitted expenses in the system.

Answer 25

Requirements definition

Question 26

Document Type: Data flow diagram shows technical details about how the credit card data will enter the system from the card provider's system.

Answer 26

Systems model

Question 27

Document Type: The login button will be orange.

Answer 27

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Question 28

Document Type: Employees will import credit card charges to their expense reports.

Answer 28

Requirements definition

Question 29

Document Type: The system-generated data will flow into the HR database, but technical details aren't available yet.

Answer 29

Conceptual design

Question 30

Document Type: The system will operate on the same cloud server as the previous system.

Answer 30

Technical architecture specifications

Question 31

Feasibility Type: The website will streamline communication about analytics throughout the department and allow teams to leverage one another’s ideas and programming easily.

Answer 31

Economic feasibility

Question 32

Feasibility Type: The website will be developed by existing web developers who regularly build and support internal websites such as this.

Answer 32

Technical feasibility

Question 33

Feasibility Type: The website will use existing web page templates and be accessible through the existing corporate home page.

Answer 33

Operation feasibility

Question 34

Feasibility Type: The website will be housed on existing company web servers and cost a minimal amount to build and maintain.

Answer 34

Economic feasibility

Question 35

SDLC Stage: Translating the design specifications into computer code.

Answer 35

Development

Question 36

SDLC Stage: Preparing a blueprint of technical system specifications.

Answer 36

Design

Question 37

SDLC Stage: Assessing whether the computer coding will produce the expected results.

Answer 37

Testing

Question 38

SDLC Stage: Making the system available to users.

Answer 38

Implementation

Question 39

SDLC Stage: Specifying the business problem that needs a solution.

Answer 39

Planning

Question 40

SDLC Stage: Gathering information to determine the specific requirements that the new system must satisfy.

Answer 40

Analysis

Question 41

SDLC Stage: Detecting errors or bugs in the computer code.

Answer 41

Testing

Question 42

SDLC Stage: Determining whether the project is financially feasible.

Answer 42

Planning

Question 43

SDLC Stage: Specifying system inputs, outputs, and user interfaces.

Answer 43

Design

Question 44

SDLC Stage: Updating the system for changes in business conditions.

Answer 44

Maintenance

Question 45

All accounting information systems are ______________.

Answer 45

Transaction Processing Systems