Which of the following is a control to detect an
unauthorized change in a production environment?
A. Denying programmers access to production data.
B. Requiring change request to include benefits and costs.
C. Periodically comparing control and current object and
source programs.
D. Establishing procedures for emergency changes.
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Answer: C
Running the code comparison program on the control and
current object and source programs allows for the detection
of unauthorized changes in the production environment.
Choices A, B and D are preventive controls that are
effective as long as they are being applied consistently.
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