Information, technologies and systems

**Section A** AgriData is a modern agricultural cooperative that uses drone imagery and soil sensors to optimize crop yields. The management accountant wants to use this Big Data to predict future fertilizer costs based on micro-climate forecasts. Which of the following characteristics of Big Data is the management accountant primarily leveraging for this specific predictive task?

**Section A** FinTech Solutions has recently migrated its entire management accounting system to a public cloud infrastructure. Which of the following represents the most significant new risk introduced by this specific move to cloud computing?

Section A LogiChain is a global logistics firm that has recently migrated its entire fleet tracking and route optimization software to a cloud computing environment. Which of the following is a primary advantage of this migration for LogiChain's performance management?

Section A RetailX, a fast-fashion retailer, is implementing a Big Data analytics system to analyze customer purchasing patterns from social media, in-store sensors, and online transactions. Which TWO of the following represent the 'Variety' and 'Velocity' characteristics of Big Data in this context?

Section A AgriDrone Analytics provides smart-farming solutions using autonomous drones that capture terabytes of crop health data daily. The management accountant is assessing the 'Veracity' of this Big Data to improve yield forecasting. Which of the following best describes the 'Veracity' characteristic in this specific context?

Section A MetroWater is a public utility managing a city's water grid. It operates as an 'open system'. Which of the following is a definitive characteristic of an open system in the context of MetroWater's management information system?

Section A FinSecure is a cross-border fintech startup processing micro-loans. To ensure the integrity of its Management Information System (MIS), it implements various controls. Which TWO of the following are classified as 'Application Controls' rather than 'General IT Controls'?

**Section A** A global logistics NGO uses Big Data analytics to optimize its disaster relief supply chains. The data includes real-time GPS coordinates, unstructured social media distress signals, and historical weather patterns. Which TWO of the following characteristics of Big Data are most directly illustrated by the inclusion of unstructured social media signals and real-time GPS updates?

**Section A** FinTech Innovators Inc. is migrating its management accounting systems to a public cloud infrastructure. Which of the following represents the MOST significant risk associated with this transition?

**Section A** A commercial forestry company uses an Executive Information System (EIS) to monitor its global operations. Which of the following is a key characteristic of an EIS compared to a standard Management Information System (MIS)?