CAF-8 · Chapter 5 · Question 9 of 10
In an IT application control, what is a 'Range Check'?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) A check that ensures inputted numerical data falls within a predetermined set of acceptable values (e.g., age between 18 and 65).
Explanation
A range check is an application control that rejects data input if it falls outside logically predefined minimum and maximum values.
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