Question

Which of the following statements most likely represents a disadvantage for an entity that keeps microcomputer-prepared data files rather than manually prepared files?

Group of answer choices

Attention is focused on the accuracy of the programming process rather than errors in individual transactions.

It is usually easier for unauthorized persons to access and alter the files.

Random error associated with processing similar transactions in different ways is usually greater.

It is usually more difficult to compare recorded accountability with physical count of assets.

Answer 1

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* which of the following a disadvantage for prepared data files statements an entity rather than most likely represents that keeps micro- computer manually prepared files 2 a) b) Attention is focused on the accuracy of the programming process rather than erras in individual transactions. It is usally easier for unauthorized persons to access and alter the files. Random error associated with processing similar transactions in different ways is usually greater It is usually more difficult to compare recorded accoontability with physical count of assets - c) d) files Answer: option "b" is correct: It is easier to access and alter microcomputer data than manually prepared data files • Micro computer access Security is difficult to maintain because of the increased number of data entry points and the potential ability to defeat access controls. option "A" is Incorrect : Once the programs are written the the accuracy of the transactions. tous will still be on

Option "(" is Incorrect : one manual the of the system process benefits of an automated system over a is the removal of random errors from (instead, systematic errors are more common.) option "d" is Incorrect: There is no significant difference between physical counts with accounting records kept manually (or) on an automated system. comparing either