Application Controls

question 84

Multiple Choice

Application controls

• A) can be classified as input controls, processing controls, and output controls.
• B) govern the design, security, and use of computer programs and the security of data files in general throughout the organization.
• C) apply to all computerized applications and consist of a combination of hardware, software, and manual procedures that create an overall control environment.
• D) include software controls, computer operations controls, and implementation controls.

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Definitions:

Parallel Processing

The ability of the brain to simultaneously process incoming stimuli of differing quality, a common method used in modern computers to speed up processing.

Sequential Processing

A cognitive process that involves analyzing and integrating information in a step-by-step, orderly manner, often necessary for complex problem-solving.

Less Conscious

Refers to psychological processes and states that occur without an individual's full awareness, often influencing behaviors and perceptions beyond conscious control.

Sequential Processing

The cognitive process of understanding and absorbing information in a step-by-step, linear manner.