$1.$ Briefly describe a system$\mathrm{.}2.$ Define data, information, and how the value of information is determined$\mathrm{.}3.$ Define an accounting information system$\mathrm{.}4.$ Identify the components of an accounting information system$\mathrm{.}5.$ What is the CITP designation and why is it important to AIS?$6.$ Differentiate between an AIS course and other accounting courses$\mathrm{.}7.$ Harvard professor Michael Porter contends that for a company to be successful in the long run it "must deliver greater value to customers or create comparable value at a lower cost, or do both" and suggests three strategic positions. Describe these strategic positions. How do these strategic positions relate to financial and managerial accounting information given?$8.$ What is the purpose behind the five primary activities in the value chain?$9.$ Name the primary activities of a firm's value chain$\mathrm{.}10.$ How can AIS add value to the organization?$11.$ How can a well$-$designed AIS improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a company's value chain?$12.$ Discuss the concept of a system and the issues of goal conflict and goal congruence$\mathrm{.}13.$ Discuss the seven characteristics of useful information$\mathrm{.}14.$ Explain what an AIS is$,$ describe the basic tasks it performs in an organization, and give some