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Meaning of computerised accounting system - class-XI

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What is a detailed process for recovering information or an IT system in the event of a catastrophic disaster such as a fire or flood?

  1. Disaster recovery plan

  2. Hot site

  3. Cold site

  4. Disaster recovery cost curve


Correct Option: A

Accounting is concerned with recording of ____________ transactions and events.

  1. social

  2. legal

  3. financial

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: C

When would an auditor typically not perform additional tests of a computer systems controls?

  1. When the assessed level of control risk is at a minimum.

  2. When computer controls appear to be strong and risk is at a minimum.

  3. When controls appear to be weak.

  4. When inherent risk is at a maximum.


Correct Option: C

When would "auditing around the computer" be appropriate?

  1. When controls over the computer system are strong.

  2. When controls over the computer system are non-existent.

  3. When controls over the computer system are adequate.

  4. It is never appropriate to audit around the computer


Correct Option: B

Since the computer can do many jobs simultaneously, segregation is not as defined as it is in a manual system. How can a computer system be modified to compensate for the lack of segregation of duties? 

  1. The computer system should be under the direction of the internal audit department.

  2. The computer system should be accessible to various competent parties so they can check on each other's work.

  3. Strong controls should be built into both the computer software and hardware to limit access and manipulation.

  4. Many companies run complete parallel manual and automated accounting systems for a cross check on input and output.


Correct Option: C

The most commonly used input device are ________ and ________.

  1. keyboard, mouse

  2. keyboard, printer

  3. graphic plotter, mouse

  4. graphic plotter, keyboard


Correct Option: A

Broadly, the components of Computerised Accounting System are :

  1. Computer Hardware

  2. Software

  3. Financial Data

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

What is a computerized accounting system?

  1. It's a system that teaches accounting courses.

  2. It is a program that counts the currency that comes into a business.

  3. It's a computer that is dedicated to accounting entries.

  4. A software package that manages the financial activities and records of a business.


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not included in components of computerised accounting system?

  1. Computer Hardware

  2. Software

  3. Financial Data

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D

The success of a growing organisation with a complexity of transactions tends to depend on ______________.

  1. resource optimisation

  2. quick decisio-making

  3. control

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: D

The accounting software is so designed that a transaction, once entered, is automatically transported or transferred or posted to the ledger account.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is not the feature of Computerised Accounting System?

  1. Online Input and Storage of Accounting Data.

  2. Printout of Vouchers and Invoices.

  3. Recording of Bank Receipts.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D

Which of the following are the limitations of computer system?

  1. Lack of commonsense, Lack of decision making, Zero IQ

  2. Speed, Accuracy, Zero IQ

  3. Lack of commonsense, Lack of decision making, Accuracy

  4. Lack of commonsense, Speed, Accuracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A computer system possesses some characteristics, which in comparison to human beings, turn out to be its capabilities but there are some limitations of computer system which are as follows: Lack of commonsense, Zero IQ, Lack of decision-making etc.

Computer systems as on date do not possess any _______.

  1. Commonsense

  2. Intelligence quotient

  3. Decision

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Computer systems as on date do not possess any commonsense because no full-proof algorithm has been designed to programme common sense. Since computers work according to a stored programme(s), they simply lack of commonsense. 

Decision-making is a complex process involving ______, _____, intelligence, wisdom and ability to judge.

  1. commonsense, information

  2. knowledge, IQ

  3. information, knowledge

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Decision-making is a complex process involving information, knowledge, intelligence, wisdom and ability to judge. Computers cannot take decisions on their own because they do not possess all essential of decision-making. They can be programmed to take such decisions, which are purely procedure-oriented.

Which of the following is the limitation of computer system?

a. Computers cannot take decisions on their own because they do not possess all the essentials of decision-making.
b. Computer system as on date do not possess any common sense because no full-proof algorithm has been designed to programme common sense.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are various limitations of computer system i.e. lack of commonsense, zero IQ, lack of decision-making.
Lack of commonsense: Computer systems as on the date do not possess any commonsense because no full-proof algorithm has been designed to programme commonsense. Since computers work according to a stored programme(s).
Zero IQ: Computers are dumb devices with zero intelligence quotient (IQ). They cannot visualize and thinking what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation. Computers must be directed to perform each and every action. 
Lack of decision-making: Decision-making is a complex process involving information, knowledge, intelligence, wisdom and ability to judge. Computers cannot take decisions on their own because they do not possess all essential of decision-making. They can be programmed to take such decisions, which are purely procedure-oriented.

Which of the following is the advantage of computer system?

a. Accuracy is the degree of exactness with which computations are made and operations are performed.
b. Computer are dumb devices with zero IQ.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A computer system possesses some characteristics which, in comparison to human beings, turn out to be its capabilities. Some of the advantages of computers system are: 1) Speed, 2) Accuracy, 3) Versatility, 4) Reliability, 5) Storage etc.
There are also some limitations of computer system which are: 1) Lack of commonsense, 2) Zero IQ, 3) lack of decision-making.

Computers are dumb devices with ______. 

  1. Lack of commonsense

  2. Lack of decision-making

  3. Zero IQ

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Computers are dumb devices with zero intelligence quotient (IQ). They cannot visualize and thinking what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation. Computers must be directed to perform each and every action. 

Which of the following are the input devices used for computer system?

  1. Mouse, Keyboard, Magnetic tape, Speaker

  2. Mouse, Keyboard, Magnetic tape, Magnetic disk

  3. Mouse, Keyboard, Printer, Magnetic disk

  4. Mouse, Keyboard, Printer, Speaker


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Input unit controls various input devices which are used for entering data into the computer system. Keyboard and mouse, for instance, are the most commonly used input device. Other such devices are magnetic tape, magnetic disk, light pen, optical scanner etc.

______ unit controls various devices which are used for entering data into the computer system.

  1. CPU

  2. Output

  3. Input

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Input unit controls various input devices which are used for entering data into the computer system. Keyboard and mouse, for instance, are the most commonly used input device.

The functional component of computer system consists of _____________.

  1. Input Unit, Central Processing Unit, Output Unit

  2. Input Unit, Output Unit, Mouse

  3. Input Unit, Central Processing Unit, Keyboard

  4. Input Unit, Central Processing Unit, Output Unit, Keyboard, Mouse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The functional components of computer system consist of input unit, output unit, central processing unit. The way these components are embedded in a computer may differ from one architectural design to another, yet all of them constitute the essential building blocks of a computer system.

_______ cannot visualize and think what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation.

  1. Computers

  2. Software

  3. Hardware

  4. Programme


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Computers are dumb devices with zero IQ. They cannot visualize and think what exactly to do under a particular situation, unless they have been programmed to tackle that situation. computers must be directed to perform each and every action, however, minute it may be.

Which of the following is the feature of computerised accounting system?
a. Online input and storage of accounting data.
b. Printout of purchase and sales invoices.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The computer accounting system is based on the concept of databases. Typically computerised accounting system offers the following features:
1) Online input and storage of accounting data.
2) Printout of purchase and sales invoices.
3) Logical scheme for codification of accounts and transactions. Every account and transaction is assigned a unique code.
4) Grouping of accounts is done from the very beginning.
5) Instant reports for management.

The computer accounting system is based on the concept of ______.

  1. Software

  2. Hardware

  3. Data processing

  4. Database


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Accounting software is used to implement a computerised accounting  system. The computer accounting system is based on the concept of databases. It does away with the concept of creating and maintaining journals, ledger, etc.

Which of the following is true statement for computerised accounting system?
a. the computer accounting system is based on the concept of database.
b. Computer accounting system does not away with the concept of creating and maintaining journals, ledger etc.

  1. Only a

  2. Only b

  3. Both a and b

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accounting software is used to implement a computerised accounting system. The computer accounting system is based on the concept of databases. It does away with the concept of creating and maintaining journals, ledgers, etc.

The way computer components are embedded in a computer may ______ from one architecture design to another. 

  1. differ

  2. similar

  3. common

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The functional components of computer system consist of input unit, central processing unit, Output unit. The way these components are embedded in a computer may differ from one architectural design to another, yet all of them constitute the essential building blocks of a computer system. 

There are devices which respond to voice and physical touch. A menu layout displayed on a touch ______.

  1. Sensitive

  2. Insensitivie

  3. Magnetic

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are devices which respond to voice and physical touch. A menu layout is displayed on a touch sensitive screen. Whenever user touches a menu item on touch-screen, the computer senses which particular menu item has been touched and accordingly performs the operation associated with that menu item.

Which of the following is an example of "Instant reports for management" feature provided by computerised accounting system?

  1. Aging Statement

  2. Bank Reconciliation Statement

  3. Journal

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The examples of feature "Instant reports for management" provided by computerised accounting system are as follows: Aging Statement, Trial Balance, Trading and Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, Stock Valuation, Value Added Tax (VAT), Returns, Payroll Report, etc.

Accounting software is not used to implement a computerised accounting system. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Accounting software is used to implement a computerised accounting system. The computer accounting system is based on the concepts of database.

Which of the following sequence of steps is used by the TPS in processing a transaction? 

  1. Data entry, Data validation, Processing and revalidation, Storage, Information, Reporting

  2. Data analysis, Data validation, Processing and revalidation, Storage, Information, Reporting

  3. Data entry, Data validation, Storage, Information, Reporting, Processing and revalidation

  4. Data entry, Data validation, Processing and revalidation, Information, Reporting, Storage


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

When the purchase department purchases materials from a supplier, an external transaction take place. The scope of financial accounting is confined to external transactions only. TPS involves following steps in processing a transaction: Data entry, Data validation, Processing and revalidation, Storage, Information, Reporting.

Which of the following statements is not true of the test data approach in a test of computerised accounting system?

  1. Test data tests only those controls which the auditor wishes to rely

  2. Test data should consist of data related to all controls prevalent in the organization

  3. The result of test data indicates that all the application and general controls are functioning properly

  4. Test data processed by the client's computer programme under the auditor's control


Correct Option: B

Computers are dumb devices with ________________ as they cannot visualize and think what exactly to do under a particular situation. 

  1. lack of commonsense

  2. zero IQ

  3. lack of decision-making

  4. both a and b


Correct Option: B

Which of the following is not a limitation of a computer system?

  1. Lack of Commonsense

  2. Zero IQ

  3. Reliability

  4. Lack of Decision-making


Correct Option: C

_____________ is a complex process involving information, knowledge, intelligence, wisdom and ability to judge.

  1. Commonsense

  2. Decision-making

  3. Zero IQ

  4. Both a and b


Correct Option: B

___________ controls various input devices which are used for entering data into the computer system.

  1. Input unit

  2. Output unit

  3. Hardware

  4. Central processing ystem


Correct Option: A

_________________ is where computer systems as on date do not possess any common sense because no full-proof algorithm is designed to programme common sense.

  1. Lack of Commonsense

  2. Zero IQ

  3. Lack of Decision-making

  4. Both b and c


Correct Option: A

Which of the following are features of computerised accounting system?

  1. Online input and storage of accounting data.

  2. Printout of purchase and sales invoice.

  3. Grouping of accounts is done from the very beginning.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

Which equation does the chart of accounts tie-in with?

  1. Accounting equation

  2. Wave equation

  3. The origin of complex numbers

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

chart of accounts (COA) is a financial organizational tool that provides a complete listing of every account in an accounting system. An account is a unique record for each type of asset, liability, equity, revenue and expense.

Why is a manual accounting system not feasible for most businesses?

  1. There may be too many transactions that cannot be maintained in a manual system.

  2. The information may be confidential and a manual system requires employees to see data.

  3. Some businesses do not use accounting.

  4. Some systems may not know how to use manual spreadsheets.


Correct Option: A

Name the five main categories that the ledger accounts are grouped under:

  1. Assets, credit cards, liabilities, money, contact cards

  2. Assets, production, bank register, purchases, sales

  3. Assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses

  4. Assets, credit cards, purchases, money, bank register


Correct Option: C

What is one disadvantage of a computerized accounting system?

  1. It makes accounting entries much faster

  2. Systems often has to be customized to handle the needs of the business.

  3. If incorrect information is entered into the system, the reported data will be wrong.

  4. There are too many options in software packages.


Correct Option: C

In addition to the standard chart of accounts for a specific industry, you will likely want to expand and/or modify the chart of accounts to fit your business. One tool that would be helpful in determining the accounts for your company would be your company's ___________ chart.

  1. profit

  2. loss

  3. cash

  4. organization


Correct Option: D

Erroneous data has been detected by computer program controls. It has been excluded from processing and printed separately "Error Report". Who should most probably  review and follow up on this report?

  1. System analyst

  2. Data control group

  3. Programmer

  4. Computer operator


Correct Option: A
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