Explain why certain duties that are deemed incompatible in a manual system may be combined in a computer-based information system environment. Give an example.

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Q: Identify the traditionally segregated duties in noncomplex IT systemsand explain how increases in…

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Q: Now consider “segregation of duties.” Determine why it is important in an IT environment. What are…

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Q: The most significant control challenges in end-user computer settings are as follows:

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Q: What is the purpose of an input device? Give examples of input devices for computer systems.

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Q: Which important duties are generally not separated in end-user computing environments?

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Q: Categorize each of the following as either an equipment failure control or an unauthorized access…

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Q: Discuss how the nature of the necessary internal control features is affected by switching from a…

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Q: Discuss some of the problems associated with general ledger system that do not have coding system

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Q: Consider “segregation of duties.” Why it is important in an IT environment. What are some advantages…

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Q: Explain the normal process an auditor would expect to find in the client's systems. governing…

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

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Q: a. Create a data flow diagram of the current system. b. Create a system flowchart of the existing…

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Q: Explain why an organization would choose to install a distributed instead of a centralized computer…

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Q: Computer applications use routines for checking the validity and accuracy of transaction data called…

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Q: explain the normal process and auditor can would expect to find in the client system  governing…

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

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Q: The database approach has several unique characteristics not found in traditional (flat-file)…

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Q: Which of the following is least likely to be a general control over computer activities?       a.…

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Q: what is the difference between internal and external users of information, their needs and demands…

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Q: What types of unique control problems are created by the use of PC accounting systems?

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

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Q: Which statement best describes the issue of distributed data processing (DDP)?a. The centralized and…

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Q: Briefly provide your opinion whether an auditor wishing to assess the adequacy of separation of…

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Q: Explain with an example why any computer-based application control cannot function on its own and…

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Q: Why is segregation of duties important in an IT environment. What are some advantages of using IT…

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Q: Management and auditor are concerned about segregation of duties in computer based systems? Why? How…

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

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Q: Discuss how the nature of the necessary internal control features is affected by switching from a…

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Q: The data attributes that a particular user has permission to access are defined by the a. operating…

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