An Auditor Will Use Test Data in Order to Gain

question 49

Multiple Choice

An auditor will use test data in order to gain certain assurances with respect to the:

• A) degree of keying accuracy.
• B) controls contained within the program.
• C) machine capacity.
• D) input data.

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