Questions from Accounting Information Systems

Q: What is a security policy? What do we mean when we

What is a security policy? What do we mean when we say organizations should have an integrated security plan?

Q: Access the full case story of Mar-Bal Company (the

Access the full case story of Mar-Bal Company (the AIS-at-Work for this chapter) at www.iqms.com. Then, respond to each of the following requirements: Requirements: 1. Review the items in Figure 5-10...

Q: Explain how each of the following can be used to control the

Explain how each of the following can be used to control the input, processing, or output of accounting data: (a) edit tests, (b) check digits, (c) passwords, (d) activity listings, and (e) control to...

Q: What is the difference between logical access to the computer and physical

What is the difference between logical access to the computer and physical access to the computer? Why is the security of both important?

Q: Discuss the following statement: “The separation of duties control is

Discuss the following statement: “The separation of duties control is very difficult in computerized accounting information systems because computers often integrate functions when performing data proc...

Q: What do we mean when we talk about multifactor authentication? What

What do we mean when we talk about multifactor authentication? What are the examples of multifactor authentication in your personal life?

Q: What guidance or framework would you use to establish IT governance if

What guidance or framework would you use to establish IT governance if you were a senior executive in a firm? If you were a mid-level IT manager who was designing IT general controls? A manager who was...

Q: What controls must be used to protect data that is transmitted across

What controls must be used to protect data that is transmitted across wireless networks?

Q: Why are business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning so important?

Why are business continuity planning and disaster recovery planning so important? How do they complement each other? Identify several reasons why testing these plans is a good idea.

Q: What is backup, and why is it important when operating an

What is backup, and why is it important when operating an accounting system?