IIA Exam IIA-ACCA Topic 5 Question 78 Discussion

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Question #: 78
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following most accurately describes the purpose of application authentication controls?

ATo ensure that data input into business applications is valid, complete, and accurate.

BTo prevent or detect errors in data processed using business applications.

CTo ensure that business applications are protected from unauthorized logical access.

DTo ensure the validity, accuracy, and completeness of outputs from business applications.

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Suggested Answer: C

by Rolland at May 30, 2024, 09:02 AM

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Thurman

6 months ago

Haha, yeah, can't have the janitor logging into the CEO's computer, am I right? C is the way to go.

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Nieves

5 months ago

Leonardo: Can't have just anyone logging in, right?

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Leonardo

6 months ago

Absolutely, we need to protect our business applications from that.

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Javier

6 months ago

Yeah, C is definitely important to keep unauthorized access out.

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Cristal

6 months ago

I agree with Misty. It's important to have controls in place to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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Pearlie

6 months ago

I was going to say D, but C makes more sense. Gotta keep those sneaky hackers out!

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Tabetha

6 months ago

I agree with Flo. Protecting applications from unauthorized access is the key purpose of authentication controls.

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Shelba

6 months ago

I agree, authentication controls are essential for protecting applications from unauthorized access.

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Fannie

6 months ago

C) To ensure that business applications are protected from unauthorized logical access.

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Josphine

6 months ago

A) To ensure that data input into business applications is valid, complete, and accurate.

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Misty

6 months ago

I think the purpose of application authentication controls is to ensure that business applications are protected from unauthorized logical access.

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Flo

6 months ago

C) To ensure that business applications are protected from unauthorized logical access. This is the most accurate description of the purpose of application authentication controls.

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Blondell

5 months ago

User 2

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Mary

5 months ago

User 1

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Miles

5 months ago

A) To ensure that data input into business applications is valid, complete, and accurate.

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Miles

6 months ago

C) To ensure that business applications are protected from unauthorized logical access.

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Steffanie

6 months ago

I agree, it's important to have strong authentication controls in place to protect sensitive information.

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Juliann

6 months ago

I think C) To ensure that business applications are protected from unauthorized logical access is the correct answer.

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