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SCHOOL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYDEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS COMPUTINGPrivate Bag 13388, Windhoek, Namibia Phone: +264 (61) 207-2052 Fax: +264 (61) 207-2051

Curriculum: B.IT Honours (Business computing, Computer systems andnetworks &Software Engineering)

BTECH (Accounting & Finance)

Subject Code: AIS410S/41 IS/81 IS

Subject: Accounting Information Systems

Date: June 2013 - 1st Opportunity

Duration: 3 Hours

Paper: Theory

Marks: 100

Lecturer / First examiner:

Moderator:

J.S Shimaneni

V. Garises

This question paper consists of 6 pages (including the front page & appendix)

Instructions for Students

1. ALL questions need to be answered on the exam sheets provided.2. The paper has two Sections (Section A & Section B); all questions in both sections

should be answered.3. Answering of questions should be led by the allocation of marks (approximately one

mark per minute). Do not give too few or too many facts in your answer.4. There are no books, notes or any other printed aids allowed and the Internet is disabled.

Please note: Answer ALL questions.

SECTION A Multiple choice [20 marks][Each correct answer is 2 marks. Answer ALL questions.]

1. What do system analysts use to document the logical design of a system to satisfy theuser's requests?A. program flowchartB. systems flowchartC. data flow diagramD. analytic flowchart

2. In what type of system do users manually type transactions into the computer system?A. on-line manual data entry systemB. network vending machinesC. automated POD systemsD. automatic identification system

3. Just in time is a concept used in inventory management to refer to:A. material being stored and used as they are neededB. material being ordered as they are neededC. material being used as they are neededD. none of the above

4. In what type of system do users only request information, rather than input data forprocessing?A. full processing systemB. on-line manual data entry systemC. fil e processing systemD. inquiry/ response system

5. A bank can issue digital cash so that it is unable to link the payer to the payee by usinga(n)A. smart cardB. memory cardC. electronic walletD. blinded digital signature

6. What is the approach that that involves the use of test data and the creation of fictitiousentities on the master fil e of a computer system?A. integrated-test-facility approachB. mapping approachC. parallel simulation approachD. deck checking approach

7. What type of control acts to uncover errors and fraud after they have occurred?A. corrective controlsB. preventative controlsC. detective controlsD. general controls

8. What contains data that are of continuing interest to a company?A. master filesB. transactions fil eC. chart of accountsD. table fil e

9. What the software that is specifically designed to facilitate the use of informationtechnology in auditing?A. audit softwareB. artificial intelligenceC. PC softwareD. generalised audit software

10. Which element makes up the physical evidence of inputs into the transaction processingsystem?A. ledgersB. source documentsC. journalsD. registers

SECTION B Essay and discussions [80 marks]

[This section consists of six questions. Answer ALL questions.]

Question 1 [9 marks]

Intranet is network that is quite similar to internet network. Intranet network may bechallenging, describe the challenges.

Question 2 [15 marks]

Whether relying on an in-house IT team or outsourcing the network to specialisecompany, the decision to purchase a ready-made solution or to have software specificallydeveloped raises a number of issues that must be considered. In a well written essay,discuss ten issues that need to be considered.

Questions [10 marks]

The purpose of an information system audit is to review and evaluate the internet controlsthat the system. Define objectives that the auditors have to assure in order to perform aninformation system audit.

Question 4 [16 marks]

E-commerce is doing business using information technology. The internet has providedthe infrastructure to enable the conduct of business activities from the comfort zone ofones home or office. A well-organised commercial website should be amenable forcustomer usage and maintainable by the owner. Verify the components that a goodwebsite should have.

Question 5 [10 marks]

Choosing the right Accounting System is very critical to effective management reporting.Explain ten criteria to be followed when choosing the right accounting system.

Question 6 [20 marks]

Suave Pizza has the following basic steps for taking an order and delivering of the

product, which is a cooked pizza:

• The process starts with a customer placing an order via telephone, email, text, and fax or

physically walking into the shop.

• The order details are completed on a predefined form by a sales person; completing

details such as: customer name, type and size of pizza, address to deliver, etc.

• The order details are sent to the kitchen on the predefined form by the sales person.

• The order (pizza) is prepared and labeled as follows: customer name, type of pizza and

size

• On completion of the order, a copy of the label is sent to finance for invoicing.

• The pizza is delivered to the customer together with the invoice (the customer can collect,

or Tamu Pizza may deliver it. The customer pays, takes the pizza and signs a delivery

note

From the scenario above, answer the questions below:

a) Mention two methods that may be used to obtain information to properly and accurately

model such a process. (4 marks)

b) What is the main difference between a flow chart and a Data Flow Diagram (DFD)

(6 Marks)

c) Draw a DFD diagram to depict the entity relations and flow of the data between the

entities. An entity is an object that can be uniquely identified e.g. a customer, the kitchen,

sales person etc. (10 marks)

[Note: The symbols for the Data Flow Diagram are attached in the appendix below. Seeappendix.}

APPENDIX

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