Chapter 3 Quiz

How are data sources and destinations represented in a data flow diagram? A. As a square B. As a curved arrow C. As a circle D. As two parallel lines E. None of the above

A. As a square

The documentation skills that accountants require vary with their job functions. However, they should at least be able to do which of the following? A. Read documentation to determine how the system works B. Critique and correct documentation that others prepare C. Prepare documentation for a newly developed information system D. Teach others how to prepare documentation

A. Read documentation to determine how the system works

A DFD is a representation of which of the following? A. The logical operations performed by a computer program B. Flow of data in an organization C. Decision rules in a computer program D. Computer hardware configuration

B. Flow of data in an organization

All of the following are recommended guidelines for making flowcharts more readable clear concise consistent and understandable EXCEPT: A. Divide a document flowchart into columns with labels B. Flowchart all data flows, especially exception procedures and error routines C. Design the flowchart so that flow proceeds from top to bottom and from left to right D. Show the final disposition of all documents to prevent loose ends that leave the reader dangling

B. Flowchart all data flows, especially exception procedures and error routines

Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. Flowcharts make use of many symbols B. A document flowchart emphasizes the flow of documents or records containing data C. DFD's help convey the timing of events D. Both A and B are false.

C. DFD's help convey the timing of events

All of the following are guidelines that should be followed in naming DFD data elements EXCEPT: A. Process names should include action verbs such as update, edit, prepare and record B. Make sure names describe all of the data or entire process C. Name only the most important DFD elements D. Choose active and descriptive names

C. Name only the most important DFD elements

Which of the following statements is FALSE? A. A flowchart is an analytical technique used to describe some aspect of an information system in a clear, concise and logical manner B. Flowcharts use a standard set of symbols to describe pictorially the flow of documents and data through a system C. Flowcharts are easy to prepare and revise when the designer utilizes a flowcharting software package. D. A system flowchart is a narrative representation of an information system

D. A system flowchart is a narrative representation of an information system

Which of the following flowcharts illustrates the flow of data among areas of responsibility in an organization? A. Program flowchart B. Computer configuration chart C. System flowchart D. Document flowchart

D. Document flowchart

A DFD consists of the following four basic elements; data sources and destinations, transformation processes, and data stores. Each is represented on a DFD by a different symbol True/False

True

Documentation methods such as DFD's BFD's and flowcharts both save time and money adding value to an organization True/False

True