A control that can be used to ensure that all of the characters of a social security number are entered by a data entry clerk is:
A) dependency check
B) procedures for rejected inputs
C) preformatted screens
D) turnaround documents

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Preformatted screens can ensure that all required fields, including the social security number, are entered by a data entry clerk. The screen can be designed to only allow the entry of the correct format for a social security number and prevent the submission of incomplete or incorrect data. Dependency check is a control to ensure that certain data fields are completed only after the completion of other related fields. Procedures for rejected inputs are guidelines on how to handle incomplete or incorrect data entries. Turnaround documents are documents that are returned to the originator to confirm the accuracy of the data entered.

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