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Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

The __________ is processed and organised to create information that is relevant and can be used for decision-making.

  1. data

  2. connectivity

  3. procedures

  4. people
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Data is the raw input that, when processed and organized, becomes information useful for decision-making.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

A software which checks the language syntax and eventually translates the source programme into machine language is called __________.

  1. operating software

  2. utility programmes

  3. application software

  4. language processors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Language processors, such as compilers and interpreters, are responsible for checking syntax and translating source code into machine language.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

A set of programmes which create and control a connection between a computer and a server so that the computer is able to communicate and share resources of server and other connected computers is called _____________.

  1. operating system

  2. connectivity software

  3. system software

  4. language processors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Connectivity software facilitates communication between computers and servers, enabling resource sharing across a network.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

The _________ device is assigned the task of translating the processed data from machine coded form to a human readable form.

  1. output

  2. input

  3. software

  4. hardware
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Output devices, such as monitors or printers, convert processed data from machine-readable form into human-readable form.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

___________ is entrusted with the responsibility of controlling and coordinating the activities of all other units of the computer system.

  1. Arithmetic and Logic unit

  2. Memory unit

  3. Control unit

  4. Both a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Control Unit (CU) is the component of the CPU that directs and coordinates the operations of all other units in the computer system.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

______________ performs logical operations involving comparisons among variables and data items.

  1. Arithmetic and Logic unit

  2. Memory unit

  3. Control unit

  4. Both b and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) performs all mathematical calculations and logical comparisons within the CPU.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

___________ is the main part of computer hardware that actually processes data, according to the instructions it receives.

  1. Input unit

  2. Output unit

  3. Central processing unit

  4. Both a and b
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary hardware component that executes instructions and processes data.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

Under ___________, data is stored before being actually processed.

  1. arithmetic and logic unit

  2. memory unit

  3. control unit

  4. Both a and c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The memory unit is responsible for storing data and instructions before they are processed and after they are processed.

Multiple choice elements of accounts overview of computerised accounting system accounting software concepts and types of computerized accounting system types of accounting software

The action data must be entered into the system before it is processed under ___________.

  1. Data Validation

  2. Data Entry

  3. Processing and Validation

  4. Storage
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Data entry is the process of inputting data into the computer system so that it can be processed.