D217 Accounting Information Systems - Set 4 - Part 3

Test your knowledge of technical writing concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 41: Which document contains details on the acquisition of a fixed asset?

Payroll register

Depreciation report

Sales order

Cash receipt

Question 42: What role does segregation of duties play in an internal control system?

It assigns all tasks to one individual

It prevents unauthorized access to financial records

It separates responsibilities to reduce the risk of fraud

It reconciles financial transactions

Question 43: What is a personnel action form used for in payroll systems?

To authorize payment for services

To track inventory movement

To record changes in employee pay rates and job classifications

To process sales orders

Question 44: What is the function of independent verification in accounting systems?

To monitor employee performance

To authorize payroll payments

To verify that transactions are correctly processed

To track customer orders

Question 45: What type of file stores records of past transactions in accounting systems?

Master file

Archive file

Reference file

Transaction file

Question 46: What type of control tests ensure that only valid data values are processed?

Completeness tests

Redundancy tests

Validity tests

Audit trail tests

Question 47: Which of the following is an example of a general accounting system?

Time and attendance tracking

Payroll processing

Sales order management

Accounts payable

Question 48: What type of file is updated by transactions and stores account data?

Master file

Archive file

Reference file

Sequential file

Question 49: What is the primary function of an audit trail test in transaction processing systems?

To authorize payments

To track employee time

To ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and completely

To reconcile bank statements

Question 50: What is the purpose of an access test in accounting systems?

To reconcile payroll discrepancies

To verify that individuals or programs accessing the system are valid

To generate financial reports

To track employee work hours

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