Data versus Information in Business Activities

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What do storage symbols represent in a flowchart?

Devices used to store data the system is not currently using

What do system flowcharts depict?

Relationship among input, processing, and output in an accounting information system

Which type of flowchart illustrates the sequence of logical operations performed by a computer in executing a program?

Program flowchart

What is a common old programming language mentioned in the text?

RPG

What do data flow diagrams (DFDs) graphically describe?

Flow of data within an organization

What is the purpose of document flowcharts according to the text?

Evaluate internal controls

In a flowchart, where decisions are made and when to add notes are typically represented by which type of symbols?

Miscellaneous symbols

What is a common modern programming language mentioned in the text?

Python

What do program flowcharts illustrate in the context of a computer program?

Sequence of logical operations performed

What do document flowcharts illustrate within an organization?

Flow of documents and information among areas of responsibility

Learn about the distinction between data and information in the context of business activities, such as date, total amount, resources impacted, and people involved. Explore how facts become meaningful when put into relevant contexts, like invoices.

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