In its automated data processing system, a company might use selfchecking numbers (check digit)to enable detection of which of the following errors?
A)Assigning a valid identification code to the wrong customer
B)Recording an invalid customer's identification charge account number
C)Losing data between processing functions
D)Processing data arranged in the wrong sequence

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Self-checking numbers or check digits are primarily used to detect errors in the input of numerical data, such as transposition errors (switching of digits) or miskeying of a digit. They do not address issues related to assigning codes to wrong customers, data loss, or sequence errors.

In Its Automated Data Processing System, a Company Might Use