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What is the most widely used CAATT for IS auditing?
What is the most widely used CAATT for IS auditing?
- PC system
- Generalized Audit Software (correct)
- Client’s computer service staff
- Mainframe system
What are some common uses for Generalized Audit Software (GAS)?
What are some common uses for Generalized Audit Software (GAS)?
- Comparing multiple files and reporting no differences
- Footing and balancing entire files or selected data items (correct)
- Printing confirmations only in standardized wording
- Accessing only complex file structures
What contributes to the widespread popularity of Generalized Audit Software (GAS)?
What contributes to the widespread popularity of Generalized Audit Software (GAS)?
- Dependence on the client’s computer service staff for performing tests
- Limited use of GAS products on mainframe and PC systems
- Complex GAS languages requiring extensive computer background from auditors
- Ease of use and little computer background required for GAS languages (correct)
How does Generalized Audit Software (GAS) gain access to flat-file structures?
How does Generalized Audit Software (GAS) gain access to flat-file structures?
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What kind of samples can be selected from data files using Generalized Audit Software (GAS)?
What kind of samples can be selected from data files using Generalized Audit Software (GAS)?
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What is a key benefit of Generalized Audit Software (GAS) in terms of auditing data stored in file structures and formats?
What is a key benefit of Generalized Audit Software (GAS) in terms of auditing data stored in file structures and formats?
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