Accounting Information Systems Chapter 1 General Model for AIS

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What is the process of capturing transaction data called in an Accounting Information System?

  • Transcribing
  • Classifying (correct)
  • Storing
  • Sorting

Which activity is associated with the Data Management phase of an AIS?

  • Retrieving (correct)
  • Merging
  • Summarizing
  • Calculating

What is the final step in the process of Information Generation in an AIS?

  • Arranging
  • Presenting (correct)
  • Formatting
  • Compiling

Which of the following tasks is NOT part of Data Processing in an AIS?

<p>Formatting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'Recording data onto forms' in Data Collection for an AIS?

<p>Capturing transaction details (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step directly precedes 'Comparing' in the Data Processing phase of an AIS?

<p>Summarizing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions for transforming data into information according to the general AIS model?

<p>Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Management, Information Generation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of financial transactions are the most common source of data for most organizations?

<p>External financial transactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does AIS stand for in the context of the text?

<p>Accounting Information Systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does TPS stand for in the context of an organization's data processing?

<p>Transaction Processing System (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system involves the exchange or movement of resources within the organization?

<p>General Ledger/Financial Reporting System (GL/FRS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary source of data for most organizations?

<p>Sale of services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information system is responsible for collecting and processing data from transactions?

<p>Transaction Processing System (TPS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the General Ledger/Financial Reporting System (GL/FRS)?

<p>To generate financial statements and reports for external stakeholders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system provides information to support decision-making by managers at various levels of the organization?

<p>Management Reporting System (MRS) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the General Model for Accounting Information Systems (AIS), what is the first step in the data processing cycle?

<p>Data collection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a data source in an Accounting Information System (AIS)?

<p>Management opinions and personal preferences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between centralized and distributed data processing approaches?

<p>Centralized data processing uses a single large computer, while distributed data processing uses multiple smaller computers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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