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Which controls are exercised by the user to provide reasonable assurance that the system's output is complete, accurate, and authorized?
Which controls are exercised by the user to provide reasonable assurance that the system's output is complete, accurate, and authorized?
- Automated controls
- Manual controls (correct)
- Programmed application controls
- General CIS controls
In which situation would an auditor decide to limit tests of control to manual controls exercised by the user of an application system?
In which situation would an auditor decide to limit tests of control to manual controls exercised by the user of an application system?
- When general CIS controls are weak
- When programmed application controls are in place
- When automated controls are fully reliable
- When manual controls provide reasonable assurance over system output (correct)
What type of control may be programmed into application software to ensure the integrity of system output?
What type of control may be programmed into application software to ensure the integrity of system output?
- Programmed application controls (correct)
- General CIS controls
- Automated data processing
- User manual controls
Which group may be responsible for controlling input, processing, data files, and output in a CIS environment?
Which group may be responsible for controlling input, processing, data files, and output in a CIS environment?
What may an auditor review first to optimize efficiency before examining the application controls in a CIS environment?
What may an auditor review first to optimize efficiency before examining the application controls in a CIS environment?
Which type of control is typically essential for the effectiveness of CIS application controls?
Which type of control is typically essential for the effectiveness of CIS application controls?