Which of the Following Would Lessen Internal Control in an Automated

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would lessen internal control in an automated data processing system?

• A)The computer librarian maintains custody of computer program instructions and detailed listings
• B)Computer operators have access to operator instructions and detailed program listings
• C)The data control group is solely responsible for the distribution of all computer output
• D)Computer programmers write and debug programs which perform routines designed by the systems analyst

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Technique

A compliance strategy that involves getting a person to agree to a large request by first setting them up to agree to a modest request.

Shaping

A method of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning that rewards closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior.

Small Request

A technique in persuasion and compliance that involves asking for a minor initial request in hopes of influencing agreement to a larger request.

Stroop Effect

A phenomenon demonstrating the delay in the reaction time of a task when the color of the word does not match the name of the word.