Day: December 8, 2025

The following is an example of a computer control which operate in the payroll system at Big Staffie Ltd.

For the example below, select the type of computer control which it illustrates.

– Range checks on payroll processing (ensures that the values entered for employee data, such as hours worked or pay rates, fall within acceptable limits. This helps prevent errors that could lead to incorrect payroll calculations).

Select ONE answer:

1. Specific
2. Non-Specific
3. General
4. Application

Show your workings to arrive at your answer, and explain and justify your reasons:

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This multiple-choice question is suitable for Accounting KS5 classes.

The answer is 4

1. Not correct
2. Not correct
3. Not correct
4. Correct => Range checks are an application control.

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