1) to check data on the origional source document is identical to the data entered into the system
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Descirbe 2 verification methods
1) double entry - entering the data twice, the computer checks if both pieces of data are identical 2) checking data on screen against origional copy - helps to pick up errors where data has been entered incorrectly
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Desribe a draw back of double entry
1) if the information is identical but inputted incorectly twice then an error has been made
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Describe a drawback of checking data on screen against origional copy
1) if the end user has to check the orgional copy with the on screen version then their eyes could begin to feel tired or blurred and mistakes can still get made
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Card 2
Front
Descirbe 2 verification methods
Back
1) double entry - entering the data twice, the computer checks if both pieces of data are identical 2) checking data on screen against origional copy - helps to pick up errors where data has been entered incorrectly
Card 3
Front
Desribe a draw back of double entry
Back
Card 4
Front
Describe a drawback of checking data on screen against origional copy
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