Explain the importance of documentation by the systems programmers.

Q: State the different elements of a computer system.

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Q: Distinguish between turnkey, backbone, and vendor-supported systems.

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Q: Define client-side virtualization

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Q: Discuss the independence issue related to Generalized Audit Software

A: GAS stands for Generalized Audit Software, which is defined as the software created in order to…

Q: Define computer-integrated manufacturing.

A: Conversion Cycle:   A set of all processes that are used to collect inputs and convert them into…

Q: Explain how an embedded audit module works.

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Q: Define software development costs.

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Q: The controls in a computerized system are classified asa. input, processing, and output.b. input,…

A: Definition: Internal control: Internal control is a process which ensures continuous reliability of…

Q: Explain the purposes and benefits of audit documentation software.

A: Purpose of audit documentation are: To provide a basis for planning the audit. The auditor may use…

Q: iscuss the importance of the role of data administrator. In the flat-fie environment, why is such a…

A: Database Management: Database management refers to management of databases held within an…

Q: What activities are involved in the batch processing system?

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Q: Which of the following is NOT part of the systems implementation process? a. converting databases b.…

A: Select the correct option from the above.

Q: If all of the inputs have been validated before processing, then what purpose do run-to-run controls…

A: The run to run controls is a control device to ensure that no records are lost, unprocessed or…

Q: Describe the various elements of a computer system and explain the distinctive features of a…

A: The computer system has the following elements   1. Hardware:  It includes the monitor, printer,…

Q: Define core applications, and give some examples.

A: Definition: Core application: Core application refers to the operational work and is mainly…

Q: Suggest appropriate data entry and data processing controls to ensure spreadsheet accuracy.

A: Accuracy in data entry can be improved by identifying the source of inaccuracies, adhering to robust…

Q: How are run charts useful in process control?

A: A run chart is a graph of data that is plotted over time. For a particular process if you collect…

Q: Discuss the issues that need to be considered before implementing keystroke monitoring.

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Q: Distinguish between the verification model and the discovery model approaches to data mining.

A: Data Mining:   The data mining is the technique which is used by the management reporting system…

Q: Why might an auditor use a program flowchart?

A: Flowchart:   Flowchart is representation of procedures concerned with the transactions in the…

Q: IT project management is supported by a variety of tools and technologies.

A: The process of developing and administering an information technology development plan in order to…

Q: Why do ERP systems need bolt-on software? Give an example of bolt-on software.

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Q: List the control features that directly contribute to the security of the computer center…

A: Computer Center: An enterprise established for performing complex and laborious computation tasks by…

Q: Discuss the major control implications of batch systems with real-time data input. What compensating…

A: Audit: Audit is the process of verification of the compliance of the financial statements.

Q: Define a management control system and identify the issues involved with the design of a successful…

A: Management:   It is a set of activities likes planning, organizing, controlling the human resources…

Q: Managed CDOs is designed for what?

A: Introduction: A collateralized debt obligation (CDO) is a portfolio of differing credit quality debt…

Q: Define simulation analysis

A: The Simulation Analysis is a method for analysis, wherein the infinite number of calculations are…

Q: What is a central repository in a CASE system?

A: Definition: Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tool: Computer-aided software engineering is…

Q: Can you explain some impacts of implementing software-based AIS (Accounting Information System) on…

A: Accounting information system (AIS) which helps in gathering, processing as well as storing the…

Q: Which of the following is the correct sequence of activities in the systems development life cycle?…

A: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC): System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is a system development…

Q: Discuss the benefits that may be realized in switching from a computerized batch processing system…

A: The Batch systems assemble the transactions into groups called as batches for processing. The Batch…

Q: Identify the two main types of software.

A: two main types of software used in accounting -   ** tally software which is application software.…

Q: Why is the object-oriented approach particularly suited to ERP system design?

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Q: Accountants should be involved in the detailed design and implementation of the system development…

A: The following are the stages of a system development life cycle (SDLC):- Planning Analysis Design…

Q: “If we document a system with a systems flowchart and data flowdiagrams, we have overdocumented the…

A: AIS termed as Accounting information system which is defined as the structure that the companies…

Q: What are CAATs (Computer-aided audit tools)?

A: CAAT is a technique through which, computer is being used in performing some part of the auditing…

Q: As users determine new computer application needs, requests must be sent to both the system…

A: Database Management: Database management refers to management of databases held within an…