US CMA Part 1 · Chapter 5 · Question 15 of 23
A payroll system automatically rejects any time card that reports more than 70 hours worked in a week. This input control is best described as:
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) A limit (reasonableness) check
Explanation
A limit or reasonableness check compares an input value with a predetermined boundary and rejects or flags values outside it. A check digit verifies the accuracy of an identification number, a sequence check tests ordering, and a completeness check ensures all required fields are entered.
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