CPA Module 41
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Which of the following MOST likely represents a hash total?

An entity has the following invoices in a batch:

Invoice # / Product / Quantity / Unit price
201 / F10 / 150 / $5
202 / G15 / 200 / $10
203 / H20 / 250 / $25
204 / K35 / 300 / $30

Which of the following MOST likely represents a hash total?




a. FGHK80
b. 4
c. 204
d. 810


Answer: d

Preventing someone with sufficient technical skill from circumventing security procedures and making changes to production programs is BEST accomplished by

Preventing someone with sufficient technical skill from circumventing security procedures and making changes to production programs is BEST accomplished by




a. Reviewing reports of jobs completed.
b. Comparing production programs with independently controlled copies.
c. Running test data periodically.
d. Providing suitable segregation of duties.


Answer: d.

Output controls ensure that the results of computer processing are accurate, complete, and properly distributed which of the following is NOT a typical output control?

Output controls ensure that the results of computer processing are accurate, complete, and properly distributed which of the following is NOT a typical output control?




a. Reviewing the computer processing logs to determine that all of the correct computer jobs executed properly.
b. Matching input data with information on master files and placing unmatched items in a suspense file.
c. Periodically reconciling output reports to make sure that totals, formats, and critical details are correct and agree with input.
d. Maintaining formal procedures and documentation specifying authorized recipients of output reports, checks, or other critical documents.


Answer: b.

A company is concerned that a power outage or disaster could impair the computer hardware's ability to function as designed. The company desires off-site backup hardware facilities that are fully configured and ready to operate within several hours. The company MOST likely should consider a

A company is concerned that a power outage or disaster could impair the computer hardware's ability to function as designed. The company desires off-site backup hardware facilities that are fully configured and ready to operate within several hours. The company MOST likely should consider a




a. Cold site.
b. Cool site.
c. Warm site.
d. Hot site.


Answer: d

Many of the Web 2.0 applications rely on an XML-based application that facilitates the sharing and syndication of web content, by subscription, which of the applications below represents this XML application?

Many of the Web 2.0 applications rely on an XML-based application that facilitates the sharing and syndication of web content, by subscription, which of the applications below represents this XML application?




a. Wiki.
b. Blog.
c. RSS/Atom Feeds.
d. Twitter.


Answer: c

In traditional information systems, computer operators are generally responsible for backing up software and data files on a regular basis. In distributed or cooperative systems, ensuring that adequate backups are taken is the responsibility of

In traditional information systems, computer operators are generally responsible for backing up software and data files on a regular basis. In distributed or cooperative systems, ensuring that adequate backups are taken is the responsibility of 




a. User management.
b. Systems programmers.
c. Data entry clerks.
d. Tape librarians.


Answer: a

Where disk files are used, the grandfather-father-son updating backup concept is relatively difficult to implement because the

Where disk files are used, the grandfather-father-son updating backup concept is relatively difficult to implement because the




a. Location of information points on disks is an extremely time-consuming task.
b. Magnetic fields and other environmental factors cause off-site storage to be impractical.
c. Information must be dumped in the form of hard copy if it is to be reviewed before used in updating.
d. Process of updating old records is destructive.


Answer: d

Several language interfaces exist in a database management system. These typically include a data definition language (DDL), a data control language (DCL), a data manipulation language (DML), and a database query language (DQL). What language interface would a database administrator use to establish the structure of database tables?

Several language interfaces exist in a database management system. These typically include a data definition language (DDL), a data control language (DCL), a data manipulation language (DML), and a database query language (DQL). What language interface would a database administrator use to establish the structure of database tables?


a. DDL.
b. DCL.
c. DML.
d. DQL.


Answer: a

Another term for cloud-based storage is

Another term for cloud-based storage is




a. RAID
b. Solid state storage
c. Analog.
d. Storage-as-a-Service.


Answer: d
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