Data Flow Diagrams

question 23

Multiple Choice

Data flow diagrams:

• A) Help users understand a system.
• B) Are important forms of internal control in all accounting information systems.
• C) Eliminate the need for data normalization.
• D) Are more useful than flowcharts.

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Definitions:

Mental Speed

The rapidity with which an individual can process information, often linked to cognitive ability and intelligence.

Working Memory Capacity

The amount of information that can be temporarily held and manipulated in the mind for cognitive tasks like problem-solving and language comprehension.

Inspection Time

The minimal amount of time an individual needs to distinguish between two stimuli, used as a measure of cognitive speed.

Perseveration

The tendency to repeat a response inappropriately; often a result of deficits in executive control caused by prefrontal lesions.