Attributes Sampling and Auditing
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Which of the following is the purpose of attributes sampling in auditing?

  • To estimate the extent to which a characteristic exists within a population (correct)
  • To compare estimated rate to an allowable rate
  • To identify key controls upon which auditors intend to rely
  • To determine the objective of sampling
  • What is a deviation condition in attributes sampling?

  • A situation in which control is not functioning as intended (correct)
  • A characteristic that exists within a population
  • A rate at which internal control activities are not functioning as intended
  • A key control upon which auditors intend to rely
  • How is the tolerable rate of deviation determined in attributes sampling?

  • Based on the estimated rate of deviation
  • Based on the desired level of control risk (correct)
  • Based on the population size
  • Based on the sampling risk
  • What is the purpose of establishing the sampling risk in attributes sampling?

    <p>To establish the desired level of control risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the expected population deviation rate estimated in attributes sampling?

    <p>Based on past audits or pilot sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes attributes sampling in auditing?

    <p>A method used to estimate the extent to which a characteristic exists within a population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of comparing the estimated rate of deviation to the tolerable rate of deviation in attributes sampling?

    <p>To assess the effectiveness of internal controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the population defined in attributes sampling?

    <p>It should include all potential applications of the control during the period examined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the risk of overreliance in attributes sampling?

    <p>The risk of relying too heavily on the control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the expected population deviation rate estimated in attributes sampling?

    <p>It is estimated based on past audits or pilot samples</p> Signup and view all the answers

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