Which of the following are data file controls?
A. Internal and external labeling
B. Limit check and logical relationship checks
C. Total items and hash totals
D. Report distribution procedures
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Answer: A
Internal and external labeling are controls to ensure that
only authorized processing affects stored data. Limit checks
and logical relationship checks are validation and editing
controls. Total items and hash totals are batch controls and
report distribution procedures are output controls.
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