Careful Consideration of the Use of Computers in Accounting Indicates

question 275

Multiple Choice

Careful consideration of the use of computers in accounting indicates that computers

• A) will soon eliminate all of the accounting functions.
• B) are tools to help the accountant perform his or her job.
• C) are of little use to small-business owners that need accounting services.
• D) have a very limited use in accounting due to inadequate privacy controls.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe is a part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive functions.

Short-Term Memory Tasks

Cognitive tasks that require the temporary holding and processing of information over a short period, typically seconds to a minute.

Short-Term Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is capable of temporarily holding information available for processing.

Encoding

The initial process of transforming sensory input into a form or format that can be stored in memory.