Question 1

Which of the following is not a common element of activity models regardless of the specific modeling notation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Events to start and stop the workflow.
B)  Sequence of flow between tasks.
C)  Multiplicities.
D)  Decision points that affect the process flow.E) None of the above
F) All of the above C

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a business model?

Accepted Answer

A)  A simple,abstract representation of a business process or processes.
B)  A sequence of business activities.
C)  An evaluation of potential business process improvements.
D)  None of the choices are correct.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following best describes why the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) made documentation of business processes essential for businesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  SOX mandates that accountants create the business rules and documenation associated with a company's business processes.
B)  SOX requires managers to assess and attest to the company's internal controls structures and procedures.
C)  SOX explicitly states that all business processes must be documented.
D)  SOX allows thorough documentation of business processes to act as a substitute for a full review of internal control structures and procedures.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN),activities are named with a short verb phrase placed within the rectangle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Every diagram must contain at least two pools.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

Which of the following best describes how business models help companies manage complexity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because business models can't exceed one page,managers can understand how the business works at a glance.
B)  Although business models are a simplification of the actual processes they represent,they incorporate the processes' essential elements.
C)  Business models' limitations force managers to simplify the company's actual processes.
D)  Business models must display every detailed task and activity,which allows managers to visualize the complexity inherent in its business processes.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an activity model?

Accepted Answer

A)  An activity model describes the sequence of workflow in a business process.
B)  An activity model constrains and guides process operations.
C)  An activity model depicts data structures.
D)  None of the choices are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A business model is typically a graphical depiction of the essential business process information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following best describes a Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) message flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shows the sequence of activities in a process.
B)  Shows interactions between participants in a process.
C)  Affects the flow of a business process.
D)  Shows branching and merging in a business process.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Documentation is not used to assess internal controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following notations is used to depict different organizations in one Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) diagram?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gateway.
B)  Message flow.
C)  Pool.
D)  Intermediate event.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following BPMN shapes represents an Error Event?

Accepted Answer

A)   
B)   
C)   
D)   E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a business model?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple.
B)  Always refers to only one business process.
C)  Graphical.
D)  Contains business process information.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Gateways depict branching of sequence flows but do not depict merging of those flows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Swimlanes (or lanes)identify participants,e.g. ,functions or departments,within an organization in a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is not a valid BPMN gateway type?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parallel gateway.
B)  Serial gateway.
C)  Inclusive gateway.
D)  Exclusive gateway.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 17

Business models are often more difficult to understand than written descriptions of activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Models should be simpler than the processes and systems they depict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An activity can depict a single action or some logical combination of actions depending on the required level of detail to achieve the objectives of the business process analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following symbols depicts an activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  An arrow.
B)  A circle with a double line perimeter.
C)  A rectangle.
D)  A circle with a wide single line perimeter.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 2: Accountants As Business Analysts

Which of the following is not a common element of activity models regardless of the specific modeling notation?

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Which of the following best describes a business model?

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Which of the following best describes why the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) made documentation of business processes essential for businesses?

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In Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN),activities are named with a short verb phrase placed within the rectangle.

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Every diagram must contain at least two pools.

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Which of the following best describes how business models help companies manage complexity?

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of an activity model?

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A business model is typically a graphical depiction of the essential business process information.

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Which of the following best describes a Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) message flow?

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Documentation is not used to assess internal controls.

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Which of the following notations is used to depict different organizations in one Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) diagram?

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Which of the following BPMN shapes represents an Error Event?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a business model?

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Gateways depict branching of sequence flows but do not depict merging of those flows.

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Swimlanes (or lanes)identify participants,e.g. ,functions or departments,within an organization in a process.

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Which of the following is not a valid BPMN gateway type?

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Business models are often more difficult to understand than written descriptions of activities.

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Models should be simpler than the processes and systems they depict.

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An activity can depict a single action or some logical combination of actions depending on the required level of detail to achieve the objectives of the business process analysis.

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Which of the following symbols depicts an activity?

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