Which of the Following Is a Control That Addresses the Threat

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a control that addresses the threat of unauthorized changes to the payroll master file?

• A) field checks
• B) batch totals
• C) segregation of duties
• D) sound hiring procedures

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit

The supplementary value obtained from the consumption of an extra unit of a good or service.

Optimal Quantity

The ideal amount of a good or service that maximizes efficiency or utility, taking into account costs and benefits.

Marginal Curve

Refers to graphs like the marginal cost curve or marginal revenue curve, which show how the cost or revenue changes with an additional unit of output.

Profit-Maximizing Principle

An economic concept that companies aim to achieve where they generate the maximum possible profits by adjusting output levels.