Which of the following is(are) true of the EDP auditors?
A. they should have computer expertise
B. they will be replaced by traditional auditors in the near future
C. two of the above
D. currently, there is a very high demand for them, particularly from firms that use personal computers
E. None of the above
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Controls of data communication deal with
A. the communication channel
B. the computer
C. terminals
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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A lockbox service is used for
A. depositing cash when bank is closed
B. paying bank customer bills automatically
C. storing papers in a bank vault
D. depositing payments to bank customers
E. None of the above
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Critical path of the PERT chart is:
A. path which takes the longest time to complete the project
B. the shortest path
C. both of the above
D. path which takes the shortest time to complete the project
E. None of the above
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Inventory is also referred to as:
A. stock
B. warehouse capacity
C. materials
D. materials in hand
E. None of the above
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An EOQ formula is an example of a(n)
A. optimizing model
B. static model
C. deterministic model
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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_____ are knowledge based system to which present rules are applied to solve a particular problem.
A. ES
B. AI
C. KBS
D. Base rule 0
E. None of the above
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The _____ is a business-oriented data-processing association which publishes a monthly journal, Data Management.
A. DPMA
B. CDP
C. CISA
D. ACM
E. None of the above
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The computer can potentially be used to monitor most of our actions, thus robbing us of _____
A. tapping
B. privacy
C. back log
D. security
E. None of the above
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A systems theory of organization sees the firm as a
A. network of resource flows
B. system transforming inputs into outputs
C. physical system managed by a manager using a conceptual system
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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A financial modeling package for a PC is similar to a spreadsheet package, but it can handle larger data files than a spreadsheet, and it has a built-in _____ seeking function.
A. aim
B. target
C. goal
D. plan
E. None of the above
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_____ means that the manager spends his or her time dealing with exceptions or those situations which are out of control
A. relevant
B. management by exception
C. predictive reports
D. control
E. None of the above
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_____ decisions are those decisions for which policy standards or guidelines are already established.
A. programmable
B. control
C. predictive reports
D. relevant
E. None of the above
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_____ is the use of a model in an attempt to identify and/or reflect the behaviour of a real person, process, or system.
A. master
B. decision
C. plan
D. simulation
E. None of the above
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One of the three most common types of payment systems is the
A. pinion fund transaction system
B. travel expense reimbursement system
C. accounts payable system
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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Which of the following is not an important principle for evaluating the raw data for decision-making:
A. selection
B. pattern
C. everage
D. overview
E. None of the above
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The analysis and design of application systems are the responsibility of a _____
A. Computer Operator
B. Programmer
C. System Analyst
D. Data entry operator
E. None of the above
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The model curriculum for information-system education suggested by the _____ has a more theoretical and conceptual basis, whereas the model by the _____ is more practical and applied in nature.
A. AI, ES
B. KBS, AI
C. ACM, DPMA
D. SISD, MMD
E. None of the above
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_____ decisions concern the execution of specific tasks to assure that they are. carried out efficiently and effectively.
A. tactical
B. strategic
C. operational
D. management
E. None of the above
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The DBA is
A. a person
B. a computer device
C. a communication technique
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
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