Which of the Following Output Controls Is Most Important

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following output controls is most important?

• A) review of the data for reasonableness by someone who knows what the output should look like
• B) control totals, which are used to verify that the computer's results are correct
• C) distribution control, which assures that only authorised personnel receive the reports generated by the system
• D) logic tests, which verify that no mistakes were made in processing

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services over a period of time.

Unemployment Compensation

Financial payments made to individuals who have lost their jobs, provided by the government or other authorized bodies to support them while they search for new employment.

Sticky Wages

The tendency of nominal wages to adjust slowly to changes in the economy, such as inflation or unemployment, often leading to disequilibrium in the labor market.

Actual Price Level

The current average of all prices of goods and services in an economy, reflecting the purchasing power of money.