The Auditor Has Determined That the Control Risk for the Existence

question 30

True/False

The auditor has determined that the control risk for the existence assertion is low;therefore,the auditor may reduce the number of items tested on a substantive basis.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A complex structure near the lower center of the brain that has direct connections to many other parts of the brain and is involved in the production of psychologically important hormones; thought to be important for mood and motivation.

Electroencephalography (EEG)

A technique for measuring the brain’s electrical activity by placing electrode sensors on the outside of the skull.

Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

A technique for using delicate magnetic sensors on the outside of the skull to detect brain activity.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

A technique for creating images of brain activity by injecting a radioactive tracer into the blood and then, using a scanner, finding where in the brain the blood is being metabolized.