Accounting Information Systems, 11e (Bodnar/Hopwood)
Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems: An Overview
1) A system is a collection of related
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objectives.
Answer: TRUE
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2) Accounting information systems are designed to gather and utilize information which may
cost more to provide than it is worth to the user.
Answer: FALSE
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3) The basic goal of accounting information systems is to convert financial data into information.
Answer: TRUE
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4) Quick-response systems are essential to the total quality performance movement in business.
Answer: TRUE
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5) All data processed and information stored in an accounting information system are mandatory
for financial reporting purposes.
Answer: FALSE
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6) A typical CRM contains one common database in which all departments with customer
contact can access and update.
Answer: TRUE
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7) A company can use QR codes to provide a convenient way to direct customers to its Web site
by embedding them in advertising, such as magazines or in-store displays.
Answer: TRUE
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8) An extended enterprise brings suppliers and customers together in order to meet customer
demand while minimizing supplier costs.
Answer: FALSE
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9) Procurement and firm infrastructure are examples of primary business processes.
Answer: FALSE
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10) Good documentation means that records should be maintained by all parties involved in a
transaction.
Answer: TRUE
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11) Some organizations that use computers to process transactional data must have an
information system function.
Answer: FALSE
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12) The operations function allows specialization in areas such as operating systems and
software and communications technology.
Answer: FALSE
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13) Cloud computing describes the increasing trend for data processing capabilities to be
provided as a service via the Internet.
Answer: TRUE
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