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What type of transactions may be initiated by the CIS without the need for an input document?
What type of transactions may be initiated by the CIS without the need for an input document?
- Pre-authorized transactions
- Non-essential transactions
- Automated transactions (correct)
- Manual transactions
What is a key issue related to the vulnerability of data and program storage media mentioned in the text?
What is a key issue related to the vulnerability of data and program storage media mentioned in the text?
- Data backup frequency
- Data encryption
- Theft, loss, or destruction risks (correct)
- Disaster recovery procedures
Which controls help to achieve the overall objectives of internal control in a CIS environment?
Which controls help to achieve the overall objectives of internal control in a CIS environment?
- Specific application controls
- Human resource controls
- External audit controls
- General CIS controls (correct)
What are the two main categories of internal controls over computer processing discussed in the text?
What are the two main categories of internal controls over computer processing discussed in the text?
In the context of computer processing, what do manual procedures and computer control procedures comprise?
In the context of computer processing, what do manual procedures and computer control procedures comprise?
Which type of controls affect the CIS environment as a whole, according to the text?
Which type of controls affect the CIS environment as a whole, according to the text?
What is a primary concern with large volumes of data and computer programs stored on portable media?
What is a primary concern with large volumes of data and computer programs stored on portable media?
What is a distinguishing feature of transactions initiated by a CIS without input documentation?
What is a distinguishing feature of transactions initiated by a CIS without input documentation?
What sets certain transactions initiated by a CIS apart from others initiated outside the CIS?
What sets certain transactions initiated by a CIS apart from others initiated outside the CIS?
What is the potential impact of an erroneous entry in a system with regard to financial accounts?
What is the potential impact of an erroneous entry in a system with regard to financial accounts?
