The major purpose of the auditor's study and evaluation of the company's computer processing operations is to:
a Evaluate the reliability and integrity of financial information.
b Become familiar with the company's means of identifying, measuring, classifying, and reporting information.
c Ensure the exercise of due professional care.
d Evaluate the competence of computer processing operating personnel.
When an auditor tests a computerized accounting system, which of the following is true of the test data approach?
a Several transactions of each type must be tested.
b Test data are processed by the client's computer programs under the auditor's control.
c The program tested is different from the program used throughout the year by the client.
d Test data must consist of all possible valid and invalid conditions.
Which of the following is a description of the integrated test facility?
a Actual client data are processed with both the client's computer program and the auditors' computer program.
b Auditors' criteria are added to the computer edit programs used by the client.
c Simulated data and actual client data are processed with the client's computer program.
d Simulated data are processed on a static basis with the client's computer program.
Which of the following security controls might prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data via an unattended workstation directly connected to a network?
a Encryption of data files.
b Use of a screen saver.
c Use of passwords to identify users.
d Automatic log off of inactive users.