Which of the following is an example of a detective control in an information system?
A)Automated reports to management that specifically identify delinquent receivables.
B)A requirement that salaried employees submit written requests to work overtime.
C)Assurance from top management that computer centers are kept locked.
D)The employment of trustworthy people to enter data into the information system.

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Detective controls are designed to detect errors or problems after they occur. In this case, the automated reports to management identifying delinquent receivables act as a detective control by identifying the problem after it has occurred. B, C, and D are not examples of detective controls.

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