Case 3 Matthew Has His New Computer System in Place

question 31

Multiple Choice

Case 3 Matthew has his new computer system in place and is ready to have an Internet connection. He is overwhelmed by the variety of choices for home Internet connections. For instance, he could choose to connect using an existing telephone line or dial-up connection. He could also use a cable modem, ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) , DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) , or satellite Internet service. Which of the Internet connections is always-on and does not require proximity to a telephone switching station?

• A) cable modem
• B) dial-up
• C) DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)
• D) ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)

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Definitions:

Collusion

An illegal agreement between parties to deceive or defraud others, often involving price-fixing or the manipulation of markets.

Segregation of Duties

A key internal control that aims to reduce the risk of fraud and error by dividing responsibilities among different people or departments.

Employee

An individual who works part-time or full-time for another person or company in exchange for salary or wages.

Internal Control System

A process implemented by a company to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives related to operations, reporting, and compliance.