An auditor is reviewing a 'Batch Processing' job that runs overnight. The job log shows 'Error: Input file footer count does not match record count'. Which control detected this?

Answer options:

Sequence Check

Trailer Record / Control Total

Limit Check

Check Digit

How to approach this question

Batch processing uses headers and footers (trailers) to count records. If Count A != Count B, it's a Control Total error.

Full Answer

B.Trailer Record / Control Total✓ Correct

Trailer Record / Control Total

A trailer record often contains control totals (like record counts or hash totals). Comparing the processed count to the trailer count ensures completeness of the batch.

Common mistakes

Confusing with Sequence checks.

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