Question

Form design is one example of a(n)_________. a. input control. b. output control. c. processing control. d. data entry control.

Answer 1

Form design is one example of an input control.

Option a

Explanation:

Application controls are of three types namely,

• Input controls - Ensures accurate, valid and complete data input
• Processing controls - Ensures processed transactions and checking that no transaction will be processed more than once
• Output controls - Ensure system output is not misdirected, corrupted or lost.

Form design:

It is the process of designing forms that includes clarification of the specific needs of application, identifying the required information, and devising a design that meets all the needs. The other examples of input control are as follows,

• Sequentially prenumbered forms
• Turnaround documents