Which of the following types of controls is designed to
provide the ability to verify data and record values through
the stages of application processing?
A. Range checks
B. Run-to-run totals
C. Limit checks on calculated amounts
D. Exception reports
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Answer: B
Run-to-run totals provide the ability to verify data values
through the stages of application processing. Run-to-run
total verification ensures that data read into the computer
was accepted and then applied to the updating process.
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