Which of the following error conditions would not be detected through the use of batch totals?
A) A transposition of numbers in a numeric field.
B) Entry of an unauthorized transaction supported by documentary evidence.
C) Failure to enter a valid transaction through input error.
D) Erroneously entering the same transaction twice.

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Batch totals are calculated by adding up the values of a specific field, such as the total dollar amount of transactions in a batch. They are used to detect errors such as the wrong total or the omission of a transaction. However, they cannot detect unauthorized transactions or errors in the input of data. A transposition of numbers (A) can be detected through the use of check digit verification or comparison to known values. Failure to enter a valid transaction (C) can be detected through the use of field checks or logical checks. Erroneously entering the same transaction twice (D) can be detected through the use of duplicate checking or other validation controls.

Which of the Following Error Conditions Would Not Be Detected