why this is wrong? Skill category 9 - Internal control and security
Submitted by knightccc on March 14, 2010 - 2:54am
Skill category 9 - Internal control and security
Q: Routines in a computer system that check thevalidity of input data are referred to as what type of control:
a. Environmental control
b. SOX control
c. Preventive control
d. Detective control
Ans: d
why it is not c
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Ans is D, because detective controls identify incorrect processing and potential problems to the attention of individuals so that action can be taken.
Preventive controls will stop incorrect processing from occurring and Preventive controls include standards, training, segregation of duties, authorization, forms design, pre-numbered forms, documentation, passwords, consistency of operations, etc.
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Submitted by Jyothi Busari on March 30, 2010 - 4:56am.