How does attestation depth affect verification planning? a) Evidence complexity determines required testing levels b) Surface checks suffice always c) Depth creates confusion d) Standard tests work everywhere

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How does assurance mapping differ from traditional audit planning? a) Comprehensive risk coverage guides verification strategies b) Random checks provide better results c) Standard plans work everywhere d) Coverage gaps don't matter

When can an audit of IT be performed without directly interacting with the system?

What is “inquiry” and “observation” procedures? Give the strengths and weaknesses of these tests?

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Why are external documents considered more reliable evidence than internal documents? What aspects of internal documents would help to increase their reliability?

Whare are the disadvantages of external goverment audits?

What is lapping?  How can it be detected by an auditor and how can it be prevented?

1) Which of the following statements is the most accurate?     a. Data analytics can be exploratory but never confirmatory. b. Data analytics allows auditors to broaden scope of their assurance activities. c. An auditor can always rely more on IT controls than manual controls. d. Application controls can always be relied on when general controls are deemed effective.