An auditor is testing the 'Processing Integrity' criteria for a payroll system. They find that the system accepts negative values for 'Hours Worked'. Which type of application control is missing?

Answer options:

Check Digit

Input Validation / Range Check

Sequence Check

Limit Check

How to approach this question

Identify the error (negative number). Identify the control that stops bad data entry (Input Validation).

Full Answer

B.Input Validation / Range Check✓ Correct

Input validation controls (specifically a sign check or range check) ensure that data entered into the system meets defined criteria, such as hours worked being a positive number.

Common mistakes

Confusing with Check Digits.

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