15. Why does operational synchronization impact measurement timing? a) Synchronization wastes effort b) Independent timing works better c) Connected business processes require coordinated recording d) Standard periods suffice

Refer to the system flowchart labeled Problem 4.Requireda. Discuss the uncontrolled risks associated with the systems as currently configured.                         b. Describe the controls that need to be implemented into the system to mitigate the risks in thegiven scenario.

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The installation of a database management system is likely to have the least impact ona. data redundancy.b. entity-wide sharing of common data.c. exclusive ownership of data.d. the logic needed to solve a problem in an application program.e. the internal controls over data access.

Define each of the following terms: f. Just-in-time system; outsourcing

what is the difference between internal and external users of information, their needs and demands on an information systems

Which of the following is NOT a data communications control objective?a. maintaining the critical application listb. correcting message loss due to equipment failurec. preventing illegal accessd. rendering useless any data that a perpetrator successfully captures

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If an organization processes large numbers of transactions that use common data records, what type of system would work best (all else being equal)?

Which statement best describes the issue of distributed data processing (DDP)?a. The centralized and DDP approaches are mutually exclusive; an organization must choose one approach or the other.b. The philosophy and objective of the organization’s management will determine the extent of DDP in the firm.c. In a minimum DDP arrangement, only data input and output are distributed, leaving the tasks of data control, data conversion, database management, and data processing to be cen- trally managed.d. The greatest disadvantage of a totally distributed environment is that the distributed infor- mation processing unit locations are unable to communicate and coordinate their activities.e. Although hardware (such as computers, database storage, and input/output terminals) can be effectively distributed, the systems development and maintenance tasks must remain centralized for better control and efficiency.