A goal of processing controls is to ensure that:
A. the data are delivered without compromised confidentiality.
B. all transactions are authorized.
C. accumulated data are accurate and complete through
authorized routines.
D. only authorized individuals perform sensitive functions.
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Answer: C
Processing controls include reconciliation of file totals,
reasonableness verification, programmed checks, etc. Data
delivered without compromised confidentiality is an output
control goal. Having all transactions authorized and having
only authorized individuals perform sensitive functions are
input control objectives.
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