Question

The following is a list of six control plans, and these are followed by a list of five definitions or descriptions of control plans.

Match the five definitions or descriptions with a control plan that best matches the definition. Because there are six control plans, you should have one letter left over.

Control Plans

A. Limit checks

B. Tickler files

C. Public key cryptography

D. Compare input data with master data

E. One-for-one checking

F. Manual reconciliation of batch totals (hash totals)

Definitions or Descriptions

1. Determines if a customer number has been input correctly.

2. Ensures that transmitted

Answer 1

Control Panel and Relevant Definition:

D. Compare Input Data with Master Data - Determines if a customer number has been input correctly.

Since comparison of Input Data with master data sheet provides us with confirmation about whether customer number has been input correctly.

C. Public Key Cryptography - Ensures that transmitted messages are being read only by authorized persons.

Since cryptography involves encryption at sender's end and decryption at receiver's end using Public Key, it ensures data travels safely and only authorised personnel are able to read it.

Others:

A. LIMITS CHECKS: Type of edit check that restricts input data to certain limit.

B. Tickler Files: Open Sales order files for processing further

E. ONE FOR ONE CHECKING: Comparing sales order with goods to be shipped

F. MANUAL RECONCILIATION OF BATCH TOTALS: to ensure accuracy, validity and completeness of batches.