The master inventory file, contained on a removable magnetic disk, was destroyed by a small fire next to the area where it was stored.The company had to take a special complete inventory in order to re?establish the file.The best control procedure would be:
A)Fire insurance
B)Data processing insurance
C)A copy of the disk
D)Remote storage of a copy of the disk and the transactions since the disk was copied

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Remote storage of a copy of the disk and the transactions since the disk was copied is the best control procedure because it ensures that a backup is available in a different location, protecting against data loss due to physical damage at the primary storage site.

The Master Inventory File, Contained on a Removable Magnetic Disk