Which of the following functions should be performed by the application owners to ensure an
adequate segregation of duties between IS and end users?

A.
System analysis

B.
Authorization of access to data

C.
Application programming

D.
Data administration

Explanation:
The application owner is responsible for authorizing access to datA. Application development and
programming are functions of the IS department. Similarly, system analysis should be performed
by qualified persons in IS who have knowledge of IS and user requirements. Data administration
is a specialized function related to database management systems and should be performed by
qualified database administrators.