Which of the Following Statements About the GAO Is NOT

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the GAO is NOT true?

• A) It is an agency within the executive branch of the federal government.
• B) It is the author of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
• C) It is responsible for auditing all federal agencies and programs.
• D) Its head, the Comptroller General of the United States, is appointed by the President.

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Definitions:

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to muscles, bones, and other connective tissues.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of skin and nervous system.

Endoderm

The innermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to the linings of the digestive and respiratory systems.

Trichomoniasis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, resulting in itching, burning, and often a greenish discharge.