Question

Explain the control and problems in edp environment

Answer 1

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EDP stands for Electronic Data Processing.

It refers to the use of automated methods to process commercial data. It processes large volume of similar information.

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Answer 2

The problems in EDP environment and it's control measures can be described as:

Control:

•It consists of two types of main controls.

1)General controls -It covers the environment in which computer processing takes place .It can be further divided to protect information in computer system.

2) Application controls- This controls input processing and output.These controls ensures accurate data processing .

Problems:

•Data stored in a computer can be theft by other people.

•Passwords should be changed frequently,or else other unauthorized users may enter into the system.

•Loss of backups can lead to severe losses for the company.

•Programs can be completely modified or deleted by other people or competitors and they can even damage the software.