Discrepancies between data items recorded by a system and the underlying economic events or objects they represent are a violation of the control goal of:
A) ensure input validity
B) ensure input completeness
C) ensure input accuracy
D) ensure update completeness

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ensuring input accuracy involves verifying that the data entered into the system is accurate and correctly represents the economic events or objects. Discrepancies between data and the underlying economic events or objects indicate inaccuracies and therefore violate this control goal. The other choices are not directly related to this issue.

Discrepancies Between Data Items Recorded by a System and the Underlying