1D3E WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS A WEAKNESS IN THE INTERNAL...

259. CSO: 1D3c LOS: 1D3e

Which one of the following represents a weakness in the internal control system of an

electronic data processing system?

a. The data control group reviews and tests procedures and handles the reprocessing

of errors detected by the computer.

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b. The accounts receivable clerk prepares and enters data into the computer system

and reviews the output for errors.

c. The systems analyst designs new systems and supervises testing of the system.

d. The computer operator executes programs according to operating instructions and

maintains custody of programs and data files.