Auditing Through the Computer Is Most Likely to Be Used

question 33

Multiple Choice

Auditing through the computer is most likely to be used when:

• A) Input transactions are batched and system logic is straightforward.
• B) Processing primarily consists of sorting the input data and updating the master file sequentially.
• C) Processing is primarily online and updating is real-time.
• D) Outputs are in hard copy form.

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Definitions:

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