IIA IIA-CIA-Part2 Quiz 127 Topic 9 Questions 631-635

Question: 1

If a control total were to be computed on each of the following data items, which would best be identified as a hash total for a payroll computer application?

AHours worked.

BTotal debits and total credits.

CNet pay.

DDepartment numbers.

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Question: 2

Which of the following would Batchelder most likely use as a hash total?

AFGHK80
B . 4

C204

D810

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Question: 3

Which of the following would Batch elder most likely use as a record count?

A1

B4

C810

D900
Expalantion:
Input controls in batch computer systems are used to determine that no data are lost or added to the batch. Depending on the sophistication of a particular system, control may be accomplished by using record counts, batch totals, or hash totals. A record count establishes the number of source documents and reconciles it to the number of output records. The total number of invoices processed is an example of a record count. In this case, the record count is 4

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Question: 4

In an order-entry system, in which manually-prepared source documents are entered online for immediate processing, which of the following is an example of an appropriate input-output control?

APassword authorization procedure.

BCheck-digit validation procedure.

CHash total verification.

DBackup and recovery procedures.

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Question: 5

A customer intended to order 100 units of product 296014, but incorrectly ordered nonexistent product 296015 Which of the following controls most likely would detect this error?

ACheck digit verification.

BRecord count.

CHash total.

DRedundant data check.

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IIA IIA-CIA-Part2 Quiz:127 Topic:9 Questions:631-635