All of the following techniques are used to validate electronic data interchange transactions except
A) value added networks can compare passwords to a valid customer file before message transmission
B) prior to converting the message, the translation software of the receiving company can compare the password against a validation file in the firm's database
C) the recipient's application software can validate the password prior to processing
D) the recipient's application software can validate the password after the transaction has been processed

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The question asks for techniques used to validate electronic data interchange (EDI) transactions, and option D is not a technique used for validation. Validating the password after the transaction has been processed is essentially useless, as any issues with the password or authentication will have already affected the transaction. Options A, B, and C all describe valid techniques for validating EDI transactions.

All of the Following Techniques Are Used to Validate Electronic