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Concentration of Functions in CIS Methods

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What is one of the system characteristics that may result from the nature of CIS processing?

Easy visibility of transaction trail
Direct manual data entry only
Absence of input documents (correct)
Overabundance of printed output

Which of the following is a potential issue related to the transaction trail in a CIS environment?

Visible and easily accessible transaction trail
Machine-readable transaction trail existing indefinitely
Manual tracking of all transactions
Limited visibility of the transaction trail (correct)

What is a consequence of certain transactions or results of processing not being printed in a CIS?

Limited computer program controls
Increased manual documentation
Reduced visibility of processing outcomes (correct)
Printed records available for all transactions

In CIS processing, what may replace written evidence of individual data entry authorization in some systems?

Authorization controls contained in computer programs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of systems with the absence of input documents in CIS processing?

Data entered directly into the computer system without supporting documents (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the lack of visible output refer to in CIS processing?

Certain transactions or results may not be printed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue in manual systems that may not be a concern in some CIS?

Ability to visually follow a transaction through source documents (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential controlling mechanism in place of written data entry authorizations in some on-line systems?

Authorization controls embedded in computer programs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes CIS from manual systems in terms of transaction visibility?

CIS may have partly machine-readable transaction trails which are time-limited (C) Signup and view all the answers

What potential feature does CIS processing introduce regarding the accessibility of systems?

Larger accessibility by a number of individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

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