testdeck

testdeck test‧deck [ˈtestdek] noun [countable] ACCOUNTING COMPUTING

a computer program which is used to check a small amount of data (= information held by a computer). The results of the calculations are then compared with the results of calculations done by a person to make sure the computer is operating correctly. Testdecks are often used as part of an audit:

• The testdeck will reveal errors in the income and expenditure account operation.

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testdeck UK US /ˈtestdek/ noun [C] IT, ACCOUNTING

► a small amount of data, especially information connected with accounts, that is checked by a computer program to compare its results with those calculated by a person to see if the computer program is working correctly: »

The testdeck procedure is an audit control mechanism.