AA – L2 – SA – Q1.7 – IT Controls Categorization

Information technology controls are classified as information processing controls or general IT controls. For each of the below controls select the correct categorization.

  1.  One-for-one checking of processed output to source documents
    A Information processing
    B General IT
  2.  Using password protection in computer systems
    C Information processing
    D General IT

A, D

Explanation:

  1. One-for-one checking of processed output to source documents (A) is an information processing control, as it ensures the accuracy of specific data processing.
  2. Password protection (D) is a general IT control, as it secures the overall IT environment, not specific data processing. Thus, A and D are correct.