Generalised Audit Software

question 78

Multiple Choice

Generalised audit software:

• A) is a method of verifying the client's data which is recorded in a machine language.
• B) is used when client's software is not compatible with the auditor's.
• C) is often used even when client's data are not computerised.
• D) can be used for all three of the above.

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Definitions:

Market Section

A specific segment or part of a market that a business targets as part of its marketing and sales strategies.

Foot-In-The-Door Effect

An increase in compliance likelihood for a large request if a smaller request is agreed to first, reinforcing the concept of gradual commitment.

Social Facilitation Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the presence of others can improve one's performance on tasks, especially those that are simple or well-learned.

Door-In-The-Face Effect

A compliance technique where a larger, unreasonable request is made first, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request that is the actual goal.