AIS Chapter 1 Question and Answer (Set B)
AIS Chapter 1 Question and Answer (Set B)
3) One group that relies on both the adequate collection and transformation of data for decision-making
purposes for an organization is
A) management.
B) interested outsiders.
C) competitors.
D) the government.
Answer: A
5) The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has recognized the importance of
AIS and the major impact information technology has on the area of accounting. To recognize individual
CPAs who have met educational and experiential requirements in this area, the group formally created
the designation known as
A) the Certified Management Accountant.
B) the Certified Information Technology Professional.
C) the Certified Internal Auditor.
D) the Certified Data Processing Professional.
Answer: B
6) The AIS must include controls to ensure
A) safety and availability of data.
B) marketing initiatives match corporate goals.
C) information produced from data is accurate.
D) both A and C
Answer: D
7) A change in the AIS that makes information more easily accessible and widely available within an
organization is most likely to first influence the
A) organizational culture.
B) customer base.
C) external financial statement users.
D) production activity.
Answer: A
8) The process of creating value for customers is the result of nine activities that form a
A) value chain.
B) profitable operation.
C) successful business.
D) support system.
Answer: A