Which of the following data validation edits is effective in detecting transposition and transcription
errors?

A.
Range check

B.
Check digit

C.
Validity check

D.
Duplicate check

Explanation:
A check digit is a numeric value that is calculated mathematically and is appended to data to ensure
that the original data have not been altered or an incorrect, but valid, value substituted. This control
is effective in detecting transposition and transcription errors.