Which One of the Following Statements Regarding the Process of Defining

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements regarding the process of defining the population is NOT correct?

• A) The population represents the body of data about which the auditor wishes to generalise.
• B) The auditor can randomly sample from whatever part of the population that he or she chooses.
• C) The auditor can define the population to include whatever data is desired.
• D) The auditor may generalise only about that population which has been sampled.

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Definitions:

Consistency

The degree to which a person, process, or entity remains unchanged over various conditions or over time.

Skill

The ability to perform tasks with expertise, typically acquired through practice or training.

Downward Move

Assignment of an employee to a position with less responsibility and authority.

In-basket Exercises

A simulation exercise used in assessment centers, mimicking the workload and decision-making challenges faced in a job.