Why Is It Important That the Organization Establish Systems Development

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why is it important that the organization establish systems development and documentation standards?

• A)These standards enable the organization to understand the programming logic underlying recently-developed programs.
• B)These standards ensure that the program controls and documentation included in recently-developed programs is adequate.
• C)The absence of these standards would constitute a material weakness in internal control.
• D)These standards ensure the appropriate separation of duties of computer personnel.

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