Which of the Following Statements Is Not a Correct Statement

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not a correct statement regarding audit evidence?

• A) Evidence obtained from an independent source outside the client organization is more reliable than that obtained from within.
• B) Documentary evidence is more reliable when it is received by the auditor indirectly rather than directly.
• C) Documents that originate outside the company are considered more reliable than those that originate within the client's organization.
• D) External evidence, such as communications from banks, is generally regarded as more reliable than answers obtained from inquiries of the client.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Operant conditioning is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, including helping, sharing, donating, co-operating, and volunteering.

Observational Learning

Learning that occurs by observing the behavior of others and the outcomes of those behaviors, without direct experience.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, playing a role in learning and empathy.