When Making Audit Evidence Decisions

question 113

Multiple Choice

When making audit evidence decisions,

• A) the auditor decides which items in the population to test before determining the sample size.
• B) the sample size for any given procedure must remain constant from audit to audit.
• C) audit engagement software can assist the auditor in making evidence decisions.
• D) the auditor is required to use the sample sizes that are determined by the PCAOB.

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Definitions:

Active Repressor Protein

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences to inhibit the transcription of certain genes, controlling gene expression.

Inactive RNA Polymerase

An RNA polymerase enzyme in a resting state that is not involved in the transcription of DNA into RNA.

Negative Control

An experiment or part of an experiment where no response is expected, serving to highlight the effect of the experimental treatment.

Repressible Genes

Genes whose expression can be decreased or turned off by the presence of a specific molecule.