Report Query Options and Chronological Ordering Quiz

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What are the three main options available in the Navigation Bar at the bottom of the application screen?

The three main options are: Home, Feedback, and Help.

What happens when you click the Submit Query button on the data entry screen?

A data entry screen appears, as shown in Figure 2.3.

What is the purpose of the Record Navigation options on the data entry screen?

The Record Navigation options help you browse the records retrieved according to the report date(s) you supplied.

Where are the Action Buttons (Query, Add, Update) displayed on the application screen?

The Action Buttons are displayed at both the top and bottom of the application screen. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the Query button?

The query/add screen will be displayed when you click on the query button. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the Add button?

The query/add screen will be displayed when you click on the add button. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you query the reports in the application?

The records are retrieved according to the report date supplied and ordered chronologically by the report date, with the earliest one displayed first. Signup and view all the answers

How can you search for reports with a Report Date equal to a specific date?

By selecting the 'EQUAL TO' option and entering the desired date in the text box. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'GREATER THAN' search option do?

It searches for reports with Report Dates occurring after the date entered. Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'LESS THAN' search option work?

It searches for reports with Report Dates prior to the date entered. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of selecting the 'Add' option?

To enter data for a new report by specifying the report date. Signup and view all the answers

What is automatically filled in for the Report Date when selecting the 'Add' option?

The next due date for the report. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the user is in ADD or UPDATE mode and tries to exit the Data Entry application?

If the user is in ADD or UPDATE mode, a prompt, "Any data that is not saved will be lost. Do you want to continue?" is displayed. The user can click on the 'OK' button to exit data entry or click on the 'Cancel' button to continue with data entry. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the user clicks 'OK' after the prompt "Are you sure you want to exit?"?

If the user clicks 'OK' after the prompt "Are you sure you want to exit?", the user will exit out of the application. Signup and view all the answers

What information is displayed in the Header Section of the report?

The Header Section contains information identifying the report, such as the Title, Report for Period Ending, State, Region, Creation Date, Revision Date, and Transmit Date. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the action buttons during the data entry process?

The state of the action buttons varies according to the data entry process. For example, the Query, Add, Update, Transmit and Output buttons are disabled when the user is updating the report. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Output' button in the Data Entry application?

The 'Output' button is used to display the report in a printable format. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Exit' button in the Data Entry application?

The 'Exit' button is used to quit the Data Entry application. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click on the 'Save' button after editing data fields?

The changes will be validated and saved to the Database. Signup and view all the answers

What options are provided if only non-fatal error(s) or warning(s) are found during the save process?

A 'Continue to Save' option is provided. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click on the 'Cancel' button after making changes?

The data reverts to the last saved value in the Database. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Validate' button do?

It checks for errors in the report. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when you click on the 'Transmit' button to send the report to the NO?

The report is spooled for transmission if no errors are found. Signup and view all the answers

What message is displayed when the report is ready for pickup by the NO?

Record has been spooled successfully for transmission. Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'edit error' in the context of this text?

An edit error occurs when the values entered in two fields do not add up to the expected value in a third field. Signup and view all the answers

What message appears on the screen when there are edit errors?

A message "ERROR(S) exists. Record can be saved but cannot be transmitted" appears on top of the screen. Signup and view all the answers

What are 'warnings' in this context?

Warnings occur when expected relationships between two or more items in a report are not found. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of when a warning may be generated.

If the value in field c2 is not less than the value in field c1, a warning may be generated. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a report is sent to the NO with warnings?

If a report is sent with warnings, an explanation in the Comments Section will prevent unnecessary questioning of the data by the NO. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Output Action button?

The Output Action button allows you to view, print, or save the report. Signup and view all the answers