Accounting Information Systems, 11e (Bodnar/Hopwood) Chapter 1 Accounting Information Systems: An Overview 1) A system is a collection of related resources designed to help a company achieve specified objectives. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Obj.: 1 2) Accounting information systems are designed to gather and utilize information which may cost more to provide than it is worth to the user. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Obj.: 1 3) The basic goal of accounting information systems is to convert financial data into information. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Obj.: 1 4) Quick-response systems are essential to the total quality performance movement in business. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Obj.: 4 5) All data processed and information stored in an accounting information system are mandatory for financial reporting purposes. Answer: FALSE Diff: 2 Learning Obj.: 1 6) A typical CRM contains one common database in which all departments with customer contact can access and update. Answer: TRUE Diff: 1 Learning Obj.: 3 7) A company can u