When processing weekly payroll,an employee accidentally entered 400 for hours worked.The best data entry control for this error would be
A) a limit check.
B) a check digit.
C) batch total reconciliation.
D) a field check.

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A limit check is the best control for this error as it ensures that the entered data falls within a reasonable range, such as a maximum of 168 hours per week (24 hours/day * 7 days/week), preventing unrealistic entries like 400 hours.

When Processing Weekly Payroll,an Employee Accidentally Entered 400 for Hours