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MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q4 – Information Systems

This question tests understanding of offline and online data processing techniques, with examples and characteristics.

Question

The purpose of data processing is to make data presentable, meaningful, and useful for a particular purpose.

a. Name an example of an offline data processing technique and explain briefly FIVE of its characteristics. (11 Marks)

b.
i. Explain an online processing technique. (3 Marks)
ii. Identify TWO such techniques and explain briefly TWO characteristics of each. (6 Marks

Answer

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Tags: Batch Processing, Data Processing, Online Processing, Real-time Processing
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2014

MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Information System Development and Security

This question asks about the technique where many processors are used to achieve data processing.

Question

What is the processing technique by which many processors are used to accomplish data processing?

A. Multiple processing
B. Multi-processing
C. Multiple processors
D. Multi-programming
E. Multiple programming

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2014

MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

Identify the processing technique that allows data to be accumulated before processing starts.

Question

A processing technique that allows data to be accumulated before processing commences is:

A. Computer data processing
B. Multi-tasking
C. Data capturing
D. Batch processing
E. Multi-processing

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle
Series: NOV 2014

MI – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Information Systems

Identifying a stage that is NOT part of the major stages in data processing.

Question

The following are the major stages in data processing, EXCEPT:
A. Collection of data
B. Input
C. Sorting of data
D. Processing of data
E. Output of information

Answer

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Tags: Data Management, Data Processing, Information Systems
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems
Series: NOV 2023

MI – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Business Process Technologies

Identify which method listed is NOT a standard data processing method.

Question

The following are data processing methods EXCEPT:

A. Transaction Processing
B. Star-Ring Processing
C. Batch Processing
D. Online Processing
E. Real-time Processing

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Process Technologies
Series: MAY 2016

MI – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

Identify the term used for processed data or information from a computer system.

Question

Processed data or information from a computer system is called
A. Input-output
B. Hardcopy
C. Softcopy
D. Output
E. Input

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle
Series: MAY 2015

AA – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q4a – Audit and Assurance Risk Environment

Identifies audit problems likely to be encountered when a client shifts from manual to computer-based accounting systems.

Question

a. All Souls Ltd is the audit client of Objectivity Auditors, a firm of Chartered Accountants. All Souls Ltd has been operating a manual system of accounting for the past 10 years. All Souls Ltd is contemplating the acquisition of a new accounting software to facilitate the preparation of its accounting records.

Required:
As an audit senior of Objectivity Auditors, advise your audit team on the problems which are likely to be encountered by auditors while a client is moving from manual-based accounting records to computer-based accounting records. (8 marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Audit and Assurance Risk Environment
Series: NOV 2018

BMIS – May 2021 – L1 – Q4a – Introduction to information technology and information systems

Explain the concept of Management Information System (MIS) and its benefits to a company.

Question

The Management of My Hope Enterprise Ltd, a family-owned supermarket with branches throughout the country, has refused to adopt modern communication technology in its operations, citing heavy initial capital outlay. You have decided to convince the General Manager of the firm who is your friend on the benefits to be accrued from the use of modern technology.

Required:
a) Explain Management Information System (MIS) to the General Manager in order to convince him of the benefits that will accrue to the company from the use of modern technology.

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Introduction to information technology and information systems
Series: MAY 2021

MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SB – Q4 – Information Systems

This question tests understanding of offline and online data processing techniques, with examples and characteristics.

Question

The purpose of data processing is to make data presentable, meaningful, and useful for a particular purpose.

a. Name an example of an offline data processing technique and explain briefly FIVE of its characteristics. (11 Marks)

b.
i. Explain an online processing technique. (3 Marks)
ii. Identify TWO such techniques and explain briefly TWO characteristics of each. (6 Marks

Answer

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Tags: Batch Processing, Data Processing, Online Processing, Real-time Processing
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2014

MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Information System Development and Security

This question asks about the technique where many processors are used to achieve data processing.

Question

What is the processing technique by which many processors are used to accomplish data processing?

A. Multiple processing
B. Multi-processing
C. Multiple processors
D. Multi-programming
E. Multiple programming

Answer

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Tags: Data Processing, Multi-Processing, Parallel Processing, Processing Techniques
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems Development and Security
Series: NOV 2014

MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

Identify the processing technique that allows data to be accumulated before processing starts.

Question

A processing technique that allows data to be accumulated before processing commences is:

A. Computer data processing
B. Multi-tasking
C. Data capturing
D. Batch processing
E. Multi-processing

Answer

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Tags: Batch Processing, Data Processing, Information Systems
Level: Level 1

Topic: Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle
Series: NOV 2014

MI – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Information Systems

Identifying a stage that is NOT part of the major stages in data processing.

Question

The following are the major stages in data processing, EXCEPT:
A. Collection of data
B. Input
C. Sorting of data
D. Processing of data
E. Output of information

Answer

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Tags: Data Management, Data Processing, Information Systems
Level: Level 1

Topic: Information Systems
Series: NOV 2023

MI – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Business Process Technologies

Identify which method listed is NOT a standard data processing method.

Question

The following are data processing methods EXCEPT:

A. Transaction Processing
B. Star-Ring Processing
C. Batch Processing
D. Online Processing
E. Real-time Processing

Answer

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Tags: Batch Processing, Data Processing, Online Processing, Real-time Processing
Level: Level 1

Topic: Business Process Technologies
Series: MAY 2016

MI – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

Identify the term used for processed data or information from a computer system.

Question

Processed data or information from a computer system is called
A. Input-output
B. Hardcopy
C. Softcopy
D. Output
E. Input

Answer

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Tags: Data Processing, Information Systems, Multiple Choice, Objective Question
Level: Level 1

Topic: Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle
Series: MAY 2015

AA – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q4a – Audit and Assurance Risk Environment

Identifies audit problems likely to be encountered when a client shifts from manual to computer-based accounting systems.

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Answer

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Tags: Audit Problems, Data Processing, Internal Controls, Manual to Computerized Systems
Level: Level 2

Topic: Audit and Assurance Risk Environment
Series: NOV 2018

BMIS – May 2021 – L1 – Q4a – Introduction to information technology and information systems

Explain the concept of Management Information System (MIS) and its benefits to a company.

Question

Required:
a) Explain Management Information System (MIS) to the General Manager in order to convince him of the benefits that will accrue to the company from the use of modern technology.

Answer

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Tags: Data Processing, Decision Making, Information System, MIS
Level: Level 1

Topic: Introduction to information technology and information systems
Series: MAY 2021

Question Tag: Data Processing

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MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Information System Development and Security

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MI – Nov 2014 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

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MI – Nov 2023 – L1 – SA – Q17 – Information Systems

Identifying a stage that is NOT part of the major stages in data processing.

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MI – May 2016 – L1 – SA – Q19 – Business Process Technologies

Identify which method listed is NOT a standard data processing method.

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MI – May 2015 – L1 – SA – Q16 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Life Cycle

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AA – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q4a – Audit and Assurance Risk Environment

Identifies audit problems likely to be encountered when a client shifts from manual to computer-based accounting systems.

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