In one sentence, what does updating a master file record involve?

Q: What type of internal control would recalculating the totals on a computer report be?

A: Step 1:   The rules and procedures implemented by a company to ensure the integrity of the…

Q: what are the process of system flowchart?

A: System flowchart is the diagrammatically representation of how data (or information) flows from one…

Q: What information would a batch control record contain?

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Q: What are the primary objectives of a batch control?

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Q: A control designed to validate a transaction at the point of data entry is a. recalculation of a…

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Q: What is (are) the purpose(s) of maintaining a valid vendor file?

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Q: Why should test data be saved after it has been used?

A: Test Data: The data which prepared before the conduction of a test to evaluate its results is known…

Q: Which of the following files is a temporary file? a. transaction file b. master file c. reference…

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Q: Discuss the rules for assigning primary keys to database tables.

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Q: What are the strengths and weaknesses of a batch process with sequential files?

A: In a sequential file processing in batch mode, the master file is updated by incorporating the…

Q: The database language that allows you to access or maintain data in a database is

A: DCL , DDL ,TCL and DML are 4 groups of SQL commands  that perform different functions. DML ( Data…

Q: What is an access control list?

A: Access Control List  The list which restricts the access of the objects attached in an information…

Q: What are the four basic backup and recovery features necessary in a database management system?…

A: Database preservation is a major priority activity since it involves a lot of confidential and…

Q: How does block chain make the trail of transactions permanent and who can view the block chained…

A: Blockchain can be said to be a diary or register where transactions are recorded. Every transaction…

Q: What kinds of information can be confirmed with a transfer agent?

A: The transfer agent is an entity that holds the information about the financial records of the…

Q: What are the four primary elements of the database environment?

A: Definition: Database management: Database management refers to the management of databases held…

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: In the flat-file data management environment, users are said to own their data files. What is meant…

A: Definition: Database management: Database management refers to the management of databases held…

Q: How are system flowchart and program flowcharts related?

A: System flowchart(SF) is a way to display data flow in a system and the decision to be made for…

Q: How are the summary views in a data warehouse different from views in an operational database?

A: Data Warehousing:   Data warehousing is a method through which an organization collect and manage…

Q: What is a data dictionary, and what purpose does it serve?

A: Return on investment (ROI):   Return on investment evaluates how efficiently the assets are used in…

Q: Reviewing database authority tables is a(n) a. access control. b. organizational structure control.…

A: An operating device must have strict security features to guard and hold device integrity. The…

Q: The process of making the units of the filing name (pr segment) by which the record is to be stored…

A: The process of making the units of the filing name by which the record is to be stored is called…

Q: Distinguish between an edit run, a sort run, and an update run.

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Q: How does a direct access file processing system edit individual transactions?a. takes place in a…

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Q: What is the purpose of a digital audit trail?

A: Digital audit trail means that path which is used to trace the actual transactions from the relevant…

Q: Kindly describe and demonstrate how to close a database record.

A: Introduction: Closing entry: It is a journal entry made at the end of a period of accounting.…

Q: Describe the alternative approach to record prepayments.

A: Prepayments are the amounts paid in advances for expenses of future period. Alternative approach to…

Q: Is access control of greater concern in the flat-file or database file environment?

A: Access Control: Access control can be defined as a process which is incorporated into the IT…

Q: What is the purpose of the general ledger history file?

A: General Ledger:   The financial information required for the preparation of financial report; of…

Q: Explain the GPC backup technique. Is it used for sequential files or direct access techniques?…

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Q: Give an example of a record that might comprise each of the four file types found in a computer…

A: Computer-based system files:   The emergence of computer transformed almost all major working…

Q: What is the Current File?

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Q: Can a turnaround document contain information that is subsequently used as a source document? Why or…

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Q: What is changed data capture?

A: Definition: Database: A database can be defined as the collection of data in an organized manner…

Q: Explain Counting and Record Keeping?

A: Although counting is the process of adding up numbers or marking a succession of numerals from…

Q: What does data cleansing mean?

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Q: How do reversing entries simplify recordkeeping?

A: Reversing Entries   Reversing entries are the journal entries that are made in the beginning of the…

Q: For each of the following records, indicate the appropriate related file structure: master file,…

A: Personnel action form: Archive File because these are past transactions records which are retained…

Q: What type of internal control is verifying source documents before recording transactions?

A: Step 1:   The verification of source documents means to check if all the documents relating to a…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a database management task?a. retrievalb. storagec. summarizationd.…

A: Database management is an important tool used for the management of data files. This management…

Q: Discuss the importance of the role of the database administrator. In the flat-file environment, why…

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Q: Examine the diagram below and determine what essential mechanism is missing. Once you have…

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