non-responsive controls

[non-ri-ˈspän-siv ˈkən-ˌtrōlz]
nounpl: non-responsive controls
controles não responsivos
1. User interface elements or buttons that fail to react to user input or interaction within an expected timeframe
The application froze with non-responsive controls, forcing the user to restart the program.
A aplicação congelou com controles não responsivos, forçando o usuário a reiniciar o programa.
2. In auditing and compliance, internal controls that do not function effectively or fail to prevent errors and fraud
The auditors found non-responsive controls in the financial reporting system.
Os auditores encontraram controles não responsivos no sistema de relatório financeiro.
3. Security or access controls that do not respond appropriately to security events or intrusions
Non-responsive controls in the network infrastructure allowed the breach to go undetected.
Os controles não responsivos na infraestrutura de rede permitiram que a violação passasse despercebida.
The term is primarily used in technical, IT, and compliance contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian business environments, it carries particular weight in auditing discussions and software quality assurance. In the US, the phrase is common in tech support, software development, and regulatory compliance discussions, particularly in financial and healthcare sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unresponsive controlsinactive controlsnon-functional controlsfrozen controlsdead controls
Antonyms / Antônimos
responsive controlsactive controlsfunctional controlsinteractive controlseffective controls

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
controles não responsivos
Standard term used in technology and compliance contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
controles inativos
Alternative term sometimes used in business and IT environments
Rio de Janeiro
controles travados
Colloquial term emphasizing the 'frozen' aspect of non-responsive elements
Portugal
controlos não responsivos
European Portuguese spelling variation; formal usage in technical documentation

Related Words

user interfacesystem freezelaglatencyinternal controlscompliancesystem performancetimeout

Related Idioms & Phrases

the system is not responding
controls went dead
frozen in place
unresponsive to input
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