Question

) Following is the result of batch control totals on employee Social Security Numbers in a payroll processing transaction:

Correct Values From Masterfile Values Entered During Processing
487358796 487358796
534916487 534916487
498374526 498374526
514873420 514873420
534196487 534916487
678487853 678487853
471230589 471230589
3719438158 3720158158

The difference in the control totals is 720,000. Which data entry control would best prevent similar data entry errors in the future?
A) Modulus 11
B) Validity check
C) Check digit
D) Sequence check

Answer 1

A validity check would best prevent similar data entry errors in the future.

Step-by-step explanation:

The data entry control that would best prevent similar data entry errors in the future is validity check. A validity check ensures that the entered data falls within a certain range or follows specific criteria. In this case, the validity check would compare the entered Social Security Numbers with the correct values from the Masterfile to identify any discrepancies.

For example, if Social Security Numbers can only range from 000000001 to 999999999, a validity check will flag any entries that don't fall within that range, indicating a potential data entry error.

Using a validity check in this scenario would help identify errors before they cause significant discrepancies in control totals, preventing similar data entry errors in the future.