What Usually Initiates Data Input into a System

question 36

Multiple Choice

What usually initiates data input into a system?

• A) The transaction system automatically checks each hour to see if any new data is available for input and processing.
• B) The performance of some business activity generally serves as the trigger for data input.
• C) A general ledger program is queried to produce a trial balance at the end of an accounting period.
• D) Data is only input when a source document is submitted to the accounting department.

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