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What technology is changing the financial audit significantly?

Networking

Why will there no longer be traditional paper trails from an attest viewpoint?

As a result of a move towards a paperless office

What is viewed as an option by many major vendors nowadays?

Paper

Despite the increase in electronic mail users, what method still sees more usage according to a survey?

Fax machines Signup and view all the answers

What will provide up-to-the-minute status reports in a transaction-processing facility or real-time mode?

Screen displays Signup and view all the answers

How might well-designed electronic audit trails differ from current data availability?

They may provide more data Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of operational systems in manufacturing?

Providing strategic information for future business planning Signup and view all the answers

Which term is synonymous with 'intelligent systems' according to the text?

Expert systems Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes 'intelligent systems' from true artificial intelligence?

Original thought capability Signup and view all the answers

How has technology impacted auditors according to the text?

Made it impossible for them to perform their function without technology understanding Signup and view all the answers

What role does accounting information generally play in operational systems?

It is a by-product processed in real-time Signup and view all the answers

What type of analyses can operational systems provide for business planning?

Trend analyses and accounting predictions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driving force behind the explosive growth in networking?

The need for local, cost-effective computing power provided by LANs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an enabling technology for workgroup solutions?

The ability to provide real-time messaging or email system within the group Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of hospitals and healthcare centers connecting their PCs or terminals with modems to the computers of their healthcare suppliers?

To order their supplies quickly and easily through a direct link Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an enabling technology for workgroup solutions?

The ability to provide global communications through longer-range wide area networking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key requirement for the large companies that network with their suppliers and customers?

The requirements for global communications provided by longer-range wide area networking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an enabling technology for workgroup solutions?

The ability to provide global connectivity through satellite communications Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common feature identified in the text for disaster recovery planning?

Implementing a redundant power supply Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identifying critical applications in disaster recovery planning?

To prioritize the restoration of cash flow generating functions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a second-site backup option mentioned in the text?

Recovery operations center or hot site plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting DRP audit procedures?

To verify the completeness of the disaster recovery plan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is mentioned as a benefit of outsourcing the IT function, according to the text?

Reduced IT costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying logic behind outsourcing the IT function?

To focus on core business competencies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary class of computing service offered by cloud computing?

Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) Signup and view all the answers

According to the transaction cost economies (TCE) theory, which type of IT assets should firms retain in-house?

Specific IT assets that support strategic objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of network virtualization in the context of cloud computing?

Increases effective network bandwidth and optimizes network speed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk inherent to IT outsourcing, as mentioned in the text?

Loss of strategic advantage Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about large firms and cloud computing is true?

Large firms may have critical functions running on legacy systems that cannot be easily migrated to the cloud Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the SSAE 16 report in the context of IT outsourcing?

It provides a description of the service provider's internal controls and processes Signup and view all the answers

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