Q: Which formula correctly expresses the value of information?

$\text{Value of Information} = \text{Benefit} - \text{Cost}$

Question 1

Which of the following best distinguishes data from information in the context of an Accounting Information System (AIS)?

Accepted Answer

Data consists of raw facts collected and stored, while information is data organized within a context to be meaningful for decision making.

Question 2

A company is considering implementing a new AIS. The expected benefit from improved decision making is $50,000, while the cost of gathering, maintaining, and storing the data is $15,000. What is the value of information provided by the new AIS?

Accepted Answer

$35,000

Question 3

Which of the following characteristics does NOT make information useful according to the seven general characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Profitable

Question 4

In the revenue cycle, which of the following best describes the 'give-get' exchange?

Accepted Answer

Give goods or services—get cash

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of information overload in an AIS context?

Accepted Answer

A manager receives hundreds of pages of raw sales data, making it difficult to identify key trends.

Question 6

Which formula correctly expresses the value of information?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Value of Information} = 	ext{Benefit} - 	ext{Cost}$

Question 7

A company’s AIS is designed so that two independent auditors can reach the same conclusion when reviewing the same set of information. Which characteristic of useful information does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Verifiable

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a primary activity in the value chain?

Accepted Answer

Technology development

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the role of an AIS in supporting corporate strategy?

Accepted Answer

AIS provides information necessary to measure progress toward strategic goals and supports actions needed to achieve them.

Question 10

A company’s payroll cycle involves which of the following 'give-get' exchanges?

Accepted Answer

Give cash—get labor

Question 11

Which of the following is a support activity in the value chain?

Accepted Answer

Purchasing

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the 'complete' characteristic of useful information?

Accepted Answer

A report that includes all relevant transactions and events for the period.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a component of an Accounting Information System (AIS)?

Accepted Answer

External auditors only

Question 14

A company’s AIS helps it share knowledge across departments, improve supply chain efficiency, and enhance internal controls. These are examples of how an AIS:

Accepted Answer

Adds value to the organization

Question 15

Which of the following best describes a business process?

Accepted Answer

A set of related, coordinated, and structured activities performed by people, machines, or both to achieve a specific organizational goal.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a transaction processed by an AIS?

Accepted Answer

A customer order for goods

Question 17

A manager needs to decide whether to extend credit to a customer. Which characteristic of useful information is most critical in this scenario?

Accepted Answer

Relevant

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a value chain and a supply chain?

Accepted Answer

A supply chain includes the organization’s value chain as well as its suppliers, distributors, and customers.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of the 'timely' characteristic of useful information?

Accepted Answer

A report is delivered in time for managers to use it in their decision-making process.

Question 20

A company’s AIS is designed to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive payroll data. This is an example of which AIS component?

Accepted Answer

Controls to safeguard information

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