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When a complete segregation of duties cannot be achieved in
an online system environment, which of the following
functions should be separated from the others?
A. Origination
B. Authorization
C. Recording
D. Correction
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Answer: B
Authorization should be separated from all aspects of record
keeping (origination, recording, and correction). Such a
separation enhances the ability to detect the recording of
unauthorized transactions.
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