A Control That Can Be Used to Reduce the Likelihood

question 60

Multiple Choice

A control that can be used to reduce the likelihood of an error occurring when an account number is entered into a computer is:

• A)check digit verification
• B)data encryption
• C)preformatted screens
• D)reasonableness checks

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Per Capita GDP

Gross Domestic Product per person, a measure of a country's economic output that accounts for its population.

Population

The total number of individuals inhabiting a specific area or country.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households. It is the largest component of aggregate demand in an economy.

Underground Economy

Economic activities that occur outside of government regulation and taxation, including both illegal activities and unreported income from legal work.