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Key Information Technology Aspects in BAR Data Analytics Application: BAR focuses on understanding data types, quality, and governance to interpret visualizations like dashboards, bar charts, and scatter plots for business decision-making. No Coding Required: Unlike the ISC discipline, BAR does not test coding languages like Python or SQL. Technology-Driven Analysis: Tests include applying technology for advanced financial statement analysis and interpreting information. System Knowledge: Includes understanding how technology supports financial analysis and performance management.  BAR... Show more
CPA BAR Information Technology
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1. Which of the following is/are correct regarding an accounting information system (AIS)?
I. An AIS is best suited to solve problems where there is certainty along with clearly defined reporting requirements.
II. The first step in an AIS is that transaction data from source documents are entered into the AIS by an end user.
2. Which of the following would NOT be a form of data security?
I. Password management
II. Data encryption
III. Digital certificates,II only,I only,III only,None of the above,d,All three choices are forms of data security. Password management is a method of preventing intrusion since it regulates system access. Data encryption also is a method of preventing intrusion since it uses a password or a digital key to scramble any readable data into a message unreadable to the potential hacker. Data encryption is
3. With regard to internal controls, which of the following would remain the same when switching from a manual system to an automated system?
I. Objectives
II. Principles
III. Implementation
4. Which of the following is/are correct regarding electronic data interchange (EDI)?
I. The cost of sending EDI transactions using a VAN is greater than the cost of using the Internet.
II. Electronic data interchange requires strict adherence to a standard data format.
5. An entity would most likely include which of the following procedures in its disaster recovery plan?
I. Storing duplicate copies of essential files at an off-site location, and away from the location where the file information is actually processed
II. Encrypting data for storage purposes
III. Maintaining a list of all employee passwords with the chief technology officer
6. In an EDI environment, encoding of data for security purposes is known as:
7. A major function of transaction processing is:
I. data storage
II. data analysis
8. Which of the following is/are correct regarding an accounting information system (AIS)?
I. An AIS is best suited to solve problems where there is certainty along with clearly defined reporting requirements.
II. The first step in an AIS is that transaction data from source documents are entered into the AIS by an end user.
9. Which of the following types of transaction processing systems would eliminate the need for reconciliation of control accounts and subsidiary ledgers?
I. Manual systems
II. Automated systems
10. Which of the following would NOT be correct regarding production data and test data?
I. Production and test data are normally stored in the same database.
II. Access to production data can be considerably less open than access to test data.
11. Which of the following are input controls?
I. Limit tests
II. Validity checks
12. Which of the following types of transaction processing systems would eliminate the need for reconciliation of control accounts and subsidiary ledgers?
I. Manual systems
II. Automated systems
13. Monitoring, evaluating, and modifying a system is a process known as:
14. Which person sets up and configures computers?,User,Software developer,Network administrator,Hardware technician,d,A hardware technician sets up and configures computers. A is wrong. Users are any workers who enter data into a system or who use the information processed by the system. Users could be employees as well as outside consultants such as accountants
15. Compared to an EDI environment under a VAN, e-commerce transactions over the Internet are:
16. Which person sets up and configures computers?,User,Software developer,Network administrator,Hardware technician,d,A hardware technician sets up and configures computers. A is wrong. Users are any workers who enter data into a system or who use the information processed by the system. Users could be employees as well as outside consultants such as accountants
17. An entity would most likely include which of the following procedures in its disaster recovery plan?
I. Storing duplicate copies of essential files at an off-site location, and away from the location where the file information is actually processed
II. Encrypting data for storage purposes
III. Maintaining a list of all employee passwords with the chief technology officer
18. Electronic access controls include:
I. passwords
II. firewalls
19. For better segregation of duties involving the computer program, which of the following IT jobs is an example of an authorization role that should be segregated from the custody role?
20. In an EDI environment, encoding of data for security purposes is known as:
21. Which of the following is/are correct regarding extensible business reporting language (XBRL)?
I. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires public companies to present financial statements and related exhibits using XBRL.
II. Extensible business reporting language is specifically designed to exchange financial information over the Web.
22. An exception report can be described as:
I. a specific report produced when an error or exception condition occurs
II. a report that does not currently exist but that needs to be created on demand without having to get a software developer involved
23. Which of the following passwords would be the most difficult to crack?,Matt99,45561212,y9y9y4j2,2456dtR5!,d,No password is perfect
24. Monitoring, evaluating, and modifying a system is a process known as:
25. Which of the following would NOT be a form of data security?
I. Password management
II. Data encryption
III. Digital certificates,II only,I only,III only,None of the above,d,All three choices are forms of data security. Password management is a method of preventing intrusion since it regulates system access. Data encryption also is a method of preventing intrusion since it uses a password or a digital key to scramble any readable data into a message unreadable to the potential hacker. Data encryption is

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