Data Analytics For Accounting
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Author: RICHARDSON
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 2, Problem 2DQ
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Explain why it is preferable to integrate business processes in one information system, rather than storing different business process data in separate, isolated databases.
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Which of the following statements is not correct?
a.The database approach uses one common database to promote the concept of single user view.
b.Database systems resolve task data dependency.
c.The flat-file model encourages data redundancy.
d.A primary goal of databasesystems is to minimize data redundancy. e.Database systems provide increased accessibility to data and data integration.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a relational database system?a. All data within the system are shared by all users to facilitate integration.b. Database processing follows explicit links that are contained within the records.c. User views limit access to the database.d. Transaction processing and data warehousing systems share a common database.
What's the related cost of implementing database system?
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Data Analytics For Accounting
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- What types of unique control problems are created by the use of PC accounting systems?arrow_forwardThe ABC Company is a geographically distributed organization with several sites around the country. Users at these sites need rapid access to data for transaction processing purposes. The sites are autonomous; they do not share the same customers, products, or suppliers. Which distributed database method is best under these circumstances? Explain your reasoning.arrow_forwardWhy are there so many different accounting information system software packages?arrow_forward
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