An Auditor Who Wishes to Capture an Entity's Data as Transactions

question 1031

Multiple Choice

An auditor who wishes to capture an entity's data as transactions are processed and continuously test the entity's computerized information system most likely would use which of the following techniques?

• A) Snapshot application.
• B) Embedded audit module.
• C) Integrated data check.
• D) Test data generator.

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