[Verse 1] In the digital world where data flows From input screens to reports that show We need controls at every gate To keep our information straight Applications hold our business core But without guards at every door Bad data creeps and errors spread Integrity hanging by a thread [Chorus] Input Process Output - IPO Three control points you need to know Automated rules and manual checks Keep your data clean from defects Input Process Output - guard each stage Validation rules upon the page Manual reviews and system gates Data integrity never waits [Verse 2] At the input door we stand our ground Format checks and limits bound Drop-down menus guide the way Range validation saves the day Completeness tests for required fields Authorization that never yields Hash totals count what's coming through Making sure the numbers true [Chorus] Input Process Output - IPO Three control points you need to know Automated rules and manual checks Keep your data clean from defects Input Process Output - guard each stage Validation rules upon the page Manual reviews and system gates Data integrity never waits [Verse 3] Processing phase where data transforms Calculation checks keep us from storms Sequence numbers track each transaction Logic controls prevent subtraction Exception reports flag what's wrong Edit checks keep us moving strong Control totals reconciled Every process error filed [Bridge] Output controls at journey's end Reports that stakeholders depend Distribution lists controlled tight Access rights that feel just right Version control and timestamps clear Making sure the truth appears From screen to print to file export Every output gets support [Chorus] Input Process Output - IPO Three control points you need to know Automated rules and manual checks Keep your data clean from defects Input Process Output - guard each stage Validation rules upon the page Manual reviews and system gates Data integrity never waits [Outro] Manual oversight with human eyes Automated controls that never lie Together they protect our treasure Data quality beyond measure IPO controls working as one Application security never done
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