Some of the More Important Control Activities in Computerized Accounting

question 59

Multiple Choice

Some of the more important control activities in computerized accounting information systems are validity checks, reasonableness checks, and checks for logical relationships. How are these activities classified?

• A) Control total validation routines
• B) Hash totals
• C) Output controls
• D) Input verification controls

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