An Extra Character Added to a Numeric Code as a Device

question 146

Multiple Choice

An extra character added to a numeric code as a device to test the accuracy of data entered into a computer system is called a:

• A) control digit
• B) check digit
• C) mnemonic digit
• D) significant digit

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Definitions:

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Habeas Corpus

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