Auditors Often Use Test Data on Programmed Application Controls _______

question 169

Multiple Choice

Auditors often use test data on programmed application controls _______.

• A)to determine how likely the system is to hacking and phishing attempts
• B)to ensure expected results do not appear on exception reports
• C)to determine whether expected results appear on exception reports
• D)as a way to enter dummy transactions designed to increase audit fees

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