Which of the Following Is True of the Comparison Between

question 127

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the comparison between a manual and a computerized accounting information system?

• A)In both manual and computerized systems, reports and financial statements must be created using Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, or PowerPoint.
• B)In a computerized system, the software can generate financial reports instantaneously that can never be manipulated.
• C)In a manual system, data are contained in paper documents that are often stored in filing cabinets and off-site document warehouses; whereas in a computerized system, data are stored on a main computer called a server.
• D)In both manual and computerized systems, processing data includes manually journalizing transactions and posting to the accounts.

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Definitions:

Proximity Sensor

A sensor that detects the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact, often used in industrial applications to detect the position of parts and materials.

Circuit

A closed path through which electric current flows, or may flow, including all active and passive components it comprises.

Bar Code Scanners

Devices used to read the information contained in a bar code, translating the bar code's data pattern into a readable format for computers.