A Computer-Based Information System That Keeps Track of the Transactions

question 142

Multiple Choice

A computer-based information system that keeps track of the transactions needed to conduct business is a(n) ________ system.

• A) transaction processing
• B) office automation
• C) executive support
• D) decision support

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Definitions:

Job-order Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to specific jobs or batches, useful for customized orders or distinct products.

Direct Labor

The wages and other compensation for employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly attributable to a product’s production, such as indirect materials and labor.

Raw Materials

Fundamental materials in their raw, altered, or partially processed forms utilized as input for manufacturing.