Control characteristics
In the Characteristics tab of control properties, you can specify:
• its Code enabling unique identification of the control
• Name
• Owner
By default the
owner is the control creator.
• control importance if required, by selecting the Key Control check box.
Control level
Control level enables the distinction to be made between "operational" and "organizational" controls.
• level 1 - operational
Operational level controls are those executed during the normal operation of enterprise business processes.
• level 2 - organizational
Organizational level controls are then carried out periodically by management to check that operational processes have been correctly executed and that their results comply with requirements.
Control nature
This characteristic concerns the motives of the control:
• Correction
• Detection
• Prevention
Control Execution Mode
This characteristic enables the specification of the way in which the control is executed:
• Observation
• Control by survey
The control is executed on random samples.
• Systematic control
The control is executed systematically and exhaustively on all objects treated.
Control Execution Mode
Control execution periodicity can be systematic, daily, weekly, monthly, etc.