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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