Question

lesson 1: knowledge check 1 of 5
which one of the following is defined as a software program that relies on a set of rules to automate a sequence of events, such as pulling data from one system, manipulating the data, and moving the adjusted data to another system?
○ journal entry posting
○ robotic process automation (rpa)
○ unstructured data manipulation
○ continuous auditing programs

Explanation:

Robotic process automation (RPA) uses software - bots or 'robots' that follow a set of rules to automate repetitive business processes like data extraction, manipulation, and transfer between systems. Journal entry posting is mainly about recording accounting transactions. Unstructured data manipulation deals with non - formatted data and is not a general term for this type of automated process. Continuous auditing programs are for ongoing financial audits.

Answer:

B. Robotic process automation (RPA)