As Opposed to a Manual Control,an Automated Control

question 48

Multiple Choice

As opposed to a manual control,an automated control

• A) Can never be circumvented.
• B) Should function consistently in the absence of program changes.
• C) Need not be tested by the auditor.
• D) Must be tested using the same techniques as a manual control.

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