When Testing the Effectiveness of Information Technology (IT) General Controls

question 39

Multiple Choice

When testing the effectiveness of information technology (IT) general controls in payroll, the auditor may do any of the following, EXCEPT _______.

• A)collect supporting evidence regarding employee awareness of IT security issues
• B)determine how program access is controlled and monitored
• C)pay attention to the effectiveness of password controls
• D)All of the answer choices are correct.

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