The control that verifies accuracy by comparing two alternative ways of calculating the same total is called
A)concurrent update controls.
B)cross-footing balance test.
C)data conversion controls.
D)recalculation of batch totals.

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The control that verifies accuracy by comparing two alternative ways of calculating the same total is called cross-footing balance test. This control ensures that the total is accurate and has not been tampered with. The other options listed (A, C, and D) are different types of controls that serve other purposes in the data processing system.

The Control That Verifies Accuracy by Comparing Two Alternative Ways