CAF-8 · Chapter 6 · Question 9 of 10
A client uses an 'Approved Suppliers List' within its automated purchasing system. Which of the following is a General IT Control (GITC) that protects this list?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Restricting access to edit the Approved Suppliers List via a high-level password known only to the senior procurement director.
Explanation
Restricting logical access to master files via passwords and access rights is a General IT Control. It secures the overall IT environment, ensuring that application controls (like ordering only from approved vendors) cannot be bypassed.
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