Which of the Following Policies or Practices Is Most Likely

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policies or practices is most likely to represent a weakness in internal controls pertaining to an automated data processing system?

• A)Computer operators are denied access to the system/program documentation library
• B)Employees in the data processing department are prohibited from initiating requests for changes to master files
• C)Computer programmers are permitted to operate the computer for regular processing runs which involve programs that they have written
• D)Computer operators who run the programs related to inventory are prohibited from making test counts of goods on hand in order to check the accuracy of the computer inventory files
• E)All corrections of errors in the master file are reviewed and approved by a supervisory-level employee who is independent of the data processing department

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Definitions:

Psychologically Disordered Behaviors

Behaviors that deviate from what is considered typical or healthy by mental health professionals, often associated with psychological disorders.

Bias

A tendency to favor or lean towards a particular perspective, preference, or result, often in a way that is considered unfair or prejudiced.

Diagnostic Labels

Terms or phrases used in healthcare and psychology to identify and classify diseases, disorders, or conditions based on symptomatology and/or underlying causes.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive function.