Information systems controls are both manual and automated and consist of general and application controls. Which of the following best describes general controls?
1) Controls that are specific to a particular application or system
2) Controls that are designed to prevent or detect errors or irregularities in the processing of data
3) Controls that are designed to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information
4) Controls that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the objectives of the organization will be achieved