EDI Data Translation

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EDI Translator translates data between standard format (ANSI X12) and trading partner's propriety information.

For CISA Exam you should know below information about Traditional EDI functions.

Moving data in a batch transmission process through the traditional EDI process generally involves three functions within each trading partner's computer system Communication handler " Process for transmitting and receiving electronic documents between trading partners via dial-up lines, public switched networks, multiple dedicated lines or a value added network (VAN)

VAN use computerized message switching and storage capabilities to provide electronic mailbox services similar to post offices.

The VAN receives all the outbound transactions from an organization, sort them by destination and passes them to precipitants when they log on to check their mailbox and receive transmission.

EDI Interface " Interface function that manipulates and routes data between the application system and the communication handler.

The interface consists of two components EDI Translator " The device translates data between standard format (ANSI X12) and trading partner's propriety information.

Application Interface " This interface moves electronic transactions to or from the application systems and perform data mapping.

Data mapping is the process by which data are extracted from EDI translation process and integrated with the data or process of receiving company.

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Application System " The program that process the data sent to, or received from, the trading partner.

Although new controls should be developed for the EDI interface, the control for existing applications, if left unchanged, are usually unaffected.

The following were incorrect answers: Communication handler " Process for transmitting and receiving electronic documents between trading partners via dial-up lines, public switched networks, multiple dedicated lines or a value added network (VAN)

Application System " The program that process the data sent to, or received from, the trading partner.

Although new controls should be developed for the EDI interface, the control for existing applications, if left unchanged, are usually unaffected.

Application Interface " This interface moves electronic transactions to or from the application systems and perform data mapping.

The correct answer is D. EDI Translator.

Traditional EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) is a process of exchanging business documents electronically between trading partners in a standardized format. These documents could be invoices, purchase orders, shipping notices, and many more. Each trading partner has its own proprietary format to store and transmit data.

To achieve interoperability, a standard format is needed. The most commonly used standard formats in traditional EDI are ANSI X12, EDIFACT, and TRADACOMS. The trading partners agree on the standard format they will use for their transactions.

However, when a trading partner receives a document in the standard format, it needs to be translated into the partner's proprietary format to be processed by their systems. This is where an EDI translator comes in.

An EDI translator is a software application that converts the standard format into the proprietary format of the trading partner. The EDI translator reads the data in the standard format, maps it to the appropriate fields in the proprietary format, and then creates an output file that can be read by the partner's application system.

In contrast to the other options, the communication handler is responsible for establishing and maintaining the connection between trading partners, the application interface provides a way for applications to interact with each other, and the application system refers to the software that processes the data in a particular business function.

Therefore, the EDI Translator is the function that translates data between the standard format and trading partner's proprietary format in traditional EDI.