Accounting Information Systems;  Quickbooks 2015: A Complete Course (without Software); Access Card For Intuit Quickbooks 2015 (13th Edition)
Accounting Information Systems; Quickbooks 2015: A Complete Course (without Software); Access Card For Intuit Quickbooks 2015 (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134404080
Author: Marshall B. Romney, Paul J. Steinbart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 1CQ
To determine

Identify the item which is in not a data processing cycle step.

Expert Solution & Answer
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Answer to Problem 1CQ

Option a.

Explanation of Solution

Data Processing Cycle: The data processing cycle refers to the systematic operation of data input, data storage, data processing and information output of the data to create or develop relevant information.

Option (a):

The data collection is a part of data input and not a separate step in data processing cycle. Therefore, Option a, is the correct answer.

Option (b):

The data input is the first step in data processing cycle. Therefore, Option b, is an incorrect answer.

Option (c):

The data storage is the second step in data processing cycle. Therefore, Option c, is an incorrect answer.

Option (d):

The data processing is the third step in data processing cycle. Therefore, Option d, is an incorrect answer.

Conclusion

Therefore, Option (a) is the correct answer.

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