US CMA Part 1 · Chapter 5 · Question 16 of 23
Before a batch of time cards is processed, a clerk adds up the employee identification numbers on the cards, and the system recalculates the same total after input. What is this total called?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: A) A hash total
Explanation
A hash total is a sum of a field, such as employee or account numbers, that has no meaning in itself but helps detect lost, added or altered records. A financial total sums a meaningful amount field, and a record count simply counts the documents.
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