INTERNAL CONTROL Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two categories of control?

A

Hard and Soft

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2
Q

This is the category of control that has tangible or physical characteristics?

A

Hard Control

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3
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This category of control does not have tangible characteristics.

A

Soft Control

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4
Q

The type of control that is designed to keep error and irregularities from occurring in the first place.

A

PREVENTIVE

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5
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The type of control that is designed to find errors or problems after the transaction has occurred.

A

DETECTIVE

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6
Q

PREVENTIVE, DETECTIVE, or CORRECTIVE?

Bank Reconciliation

A

DETECTIVE

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7
Q

PREVENTIVE, DETECTIVE, or CORRECTIVE?

Surprise cash count

A

DETECTIVE

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8
Q

This is the type of control that is designed to correct errors or irregularities that have been detected.

A

CORRECTIVE

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9
Q

PREVENTIVE, DETECTIVE, or CORRECTIVE?

Adjusting Entries

A

CORRECTIVE

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10
Q

These are controls built
into computer programs and systems
intended to ensure system integrity,
reliability and security.

A

AUTOMATED

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