CAF-8 · Chapter 6 · Question 6 of 10
While evaluating a client's computerized payroll system, the auditor notes that the software automatically rejects any employee age entered below 18 or above 65. What type of application control is this?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Range check
Explanation
A range check is an application control that ensures data inputted into the system falls within predefined, logical minimum and maximum boundaries. This prevents illogical data entries.
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