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An IS auditor who has discovered unauthorized transactions
during a review of EDI transactions is likely to recommend
improving the:
A. EDI trading partner agreements.
B. physical controls for terminals.
C. authentication techniques for sending and receiving messages.
D. program change control procedures.
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Answer: C
Authentication techniques over sending and receiving
messages play a key role in minimizing exposure to
unauthorized transactions. The EDI trading partner
agreements would minimize exposure to legal issues.
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