24 Free Test Bank for Accounting Information Systems
1st Edition by Richardson Multiple Choice Questions
According to a recent study, the transform IT strategic role is
defined as systems that:
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4.

A. replacing human labor in automating business processes
B. provides information about business activities to all employees
C. provide information about business activities to senior management
D. fundamentally redefine business processes and relationships

Accounting information systems are:
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2.
3.
4.

A. Always computerized.
B. Report only accounting information.
C. Records, processes and reports
D. Are for computer games

The income statement line item most likely affected by an AIS
investment in enterprise systems would be:
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2.
3.
4.

2.
3.
4.

A. Inbound Logistics →
B. Inbound Logistics →
C. Inbound Logistics →
D. Inbound Logistics →

Operations → Service
Outbound Logistics → Marketing & Sales
Operations → Outbound Logistics
Operations → Shipping


EBay uses information technology to sell goods on the internet.
This would be an example of the ___________ strategic role.
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2.
3.
4.

A. Automate
B. Informate - up
C. Transform
D. Informate - down

Which of the following are not a characteristic of useful
information?
1.

C. Availability of inventory
D. Current suppliers

An example of an AIS that primarily addresses internal business
processes includes:
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A. Supply chain software
B. Customer relationship management software
C. B2B transaction software
D. Enterprise systems

Business Value is defined as:
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2.

A. The monetary value of a business.
B. Items, events and interactions that determine the financial health and
well-being of the firm
3. C. The cost to acquire a business by an outsider.
4. D. The overall value of taking data and transforming it in to information
needed for decision making.


Which of the following are considered to be mandatory
information required by a regulatory body?
1.

B. Informate - up
C. Transform
D. Informate - down

A simple information system includes all but the following
elements except:
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2.
3.
4.

A. Processing
B. Storage
C. Input
D. Reporting

Support activities in the value chain does not include:
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2.
3.
4.

A. Firm Infrastructure
B. Human Resource Management
C. Procurement
D. Accounting and Finance

The Information Value Chain is defined as:
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D. Automate, Digitize, Transport

The role of accountants in accounting information systems
include all except:
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2.
3.
4.

A. User
B. Manager
C. Operator
D. Evaluator

Which designation would most appropriate for those professionals
possessing an IT audit, control and security skills?
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2.
3.
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A. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
B. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
C. Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)
D. Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA)

Activity-based costing is an example of:
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2.
3.