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3/18/2021 Quiz 1

Quiz 1

Points: 44/60

1. Surname, Name, MI *

Torres, Ann Nathalie, G.

2. Student Number *

1150038

3. Section *

3BSA-1

3BSA-2

3BSA-3


4. Attribute sampling in statistical sampling is
(0/1 Point)
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A. A method of sampling that divides the population into strata and then selects random
samples from the strata.

B. A procedure used to determine an estimated occurrence rate of a particular



characteristic in a population.

C. A method of sampling in which individual items are drawn at random from a population
so that each sample of a given size has an equal chance of being selected.

D. A procedure in which each characteristic selected permits a specified probability of


locating an occurrence in a population.

5. The size of a sample designed for dual-purpose testing should be


(1/1 Point)

A. The larger of the samples that would otherwise have been designed for the two

separate purposes.

B. The smaller of the samples that would otherwise have been designed for the two
separate purposes,

C. The combined total of the samples that would otherwise have been designed for the
two separate purposes.

D. More than the larger of the samples that would otherwise have been designed for the
two separate purposes, but less than the combined hotel of the samples that would
otherwise have been designed for the two separate purposes.

6. Control activities constitute one of the five components of internal control. Which
following is not included in this internal control component?
(1/1 Point)

A. Segregation of duties

B. performance reviews

C. An internal audit function 

D. Authorization

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7. Which of the following statements concerning audit planning is incorrect?
(0/1 Point)

A. Planning is a discrete phase of an audit 

B. Planning is a continual and iterative process.

C. In a recurring audit, planning often begins shortly after (or in connection with) the
completion of the previous audit and continues until the completion of the current actual
engagement

D. In planning an audit, the auditor considers the timing of certain manning activities and
audit procedures that are to be completed prior to the performance of further audit
procedures.

8. The auditor is required to complete the administrative process of assembling me


final audit file on a timely basis after the date of the auditor's report. The time limit
within which to complete the assembly of the audit file is ordinarily
(1/1 Point)

A. Not more than 30 days after the date of the auditor's report.

B. Not more than 60 days after the date of the auditor's report. 

C. Not more than 90 days after the end of the entity's reporting period.

D. Not more than 60 days after the date the entity's financial statements are authorized
issue.


9. Which of the following is least likely considered by the auditor in determining the
significance of service organization activities to the client and the relevance to the
audit?
(0/1 Point)

A. Terms of contract and relationship between the client and the service organization.

B. The material financial statement assertions that are affected by the use or me service
organization.

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C. Clients internal controls that are applied to the transactions processed by the service
organization.

D. The control policies and procedure of the client of requiring that all payments for

goods and services be supported be receiving reports.ion 1

10. A service organization's internal control may interact: with that of me client. The
user auditor
(1/1 Point)

A. Is not required to evaluate the service organization’s controls.

B. Should obtain absolute assurance that the service organization's internal control will
prevent or detect errors or fraud.

C. Should not consider weaknesses in the service organization's internal control to be


weaknesses in the client's system.

D. Need not be concerned with the service organization's internal control if the client

has effective controls related to service organization processing.

11. In performing audit tests, the auditor may use either nonstatistical or statistical
sampling. The critical difference between the two types of sampling is that
(1/1 Point)

A. The sampling plan for nonstatistical sampling eliminates procedures required for
statistical sampling

B. Statistical sampling enables quantification and control of sampling risk. 

C. Nonsampling risk is lower in statistical sampling.

D. Statistical sampling eliminates both sampling and nonsampling risk.

12. Which of the following constitutes the most significant risk within the purchasing
cycle?
(1/1 Point)

A. Receiving department personnel sign receiving documents without inspecting or



counting the goods.

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B. Large quantities of relatively inexpensive parts are stored in open areas near work
stations to reduce production slow-downs.

C. Poor records of transfers between warehouses often result in unnecessary purchases


and excess inventories.

D. Warehouse personnel do not compare quantities received to quantities shown on


transfer tickets.

13. When the auditor performs substantive tests of balances, the primary concern is
(1/1 Point)

A. Assessing control risk too high.

B. Assessing control risk too low.

C. Incorrect rejection of an account balance.

D. Incorrect acceptance of an account balance. 

14. Which of the following Is not a contingent fee?


(1/1 Point)

A. A fee that is dependent upon the approval of the assurance client's loan application

B. An audit fee that is based on 5% of the client’s adjusted net income for the current year

C. A fee that is fixed by a court or other public authority. 

D. An arrangement whereby no fee will be charged unless a specified finding or result is


attained.

15. Assistants to whom work is delegated need appropriate direction. Direction


involves
(1/1 Point)

A. Informing assistants of their responsibilities and the objectives of the procedures they
are to perform.

B. Informing assistants of matters, such as the nature of the entity's business and possible

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accounting or auditing problems that may affect the nature, timing, and extent of audit
procedures with which they are involved.

C. Both A and B. 

D. Neither A nor B.


16. On January 2, 2021, the Yusuke co. received a notice from its primary suppliers
that effective immediately all wholesale prices would be increased 10%. On the
basis of the notice, Yusuke revalued its December 31, 2020 inventory to reflect the
higher costs. As a result, the statement of financial position reflects inventory
stated at an amount higher than its net realizable value. The inventory constituted
a material proportion of total assets; however, the effect of the revaluation was
material to current assets but not to total assets or net income. In reporting on the
Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, in which
inventory is valued at the adjusted amount, the auditor would most likely
(0/1 Point)

A. Express an unmodified opinion provided the nature of the adjustment and the amounts
involved are disclosed in notes to the financial statements.

B. Express a qualified opinion. 

C. Disclaim an opinion.

D. Express an adverse opinion.

17. The auditor is required to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In all
cases when reasonable assurance cannot be obtained, the auditor's report should
contain a/an
(1/1 Point)

A. Unmodified opinion

B. Qualified or adverse opinion

C. Qualified or disclaimer of opinion 

D. Disclaimer of opinion
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18. During an audit engagement, pertinent data are compiled and included in the
audit working papers. The working papers primarily are considered in be
(1/1 Point)

A. A client-owned record of conclusions reached by the auditors who performed the


engagement.

B. Evidence supporting financial statements.

C. Support for the auditor's representations as to compliance with PSAs. 

D. A record to be used as a basis for the following year's engagement


19. Which of the following statements concerning the auditor's responsibility
regarding subsequent events Is incorrect?
(0/1 Point)

A. The auditor should perform audit procedures designed to obtain sufficient appropriate
audit evidence that all events up to the date of the auditor's report that may require
adjustment of, or disclosure in, the financial statements have been identified.

B. The audit procedures to identify events that may require adjustment of, or disclosure
in, the financial statements should be performed as near as practicable to the date of 
issuance of the audited financial statements.

C. When the auditor becomes aware of events which materially affect the financial
statements, the auditor should consider whether such events are properly accounted for
and adequately disclosed in the financial statements.

D. The auditor does not have any responsibility to perform audit procedures or make
inquiry regarding the financial statements after the date of the auditor's report

20. Which of the following questions would not appear in an internal control
questionnaire relating to cash disbursements?
(1/1 Point)

A. Are all disbursements except for petty cash made by check?

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B. Are imprinted and renumbered check; used and is a check protection device used in
printing the check amount?

C. Is each check supported by an approved voucher?

D. Are prelistings made of all cash receipts? 

21. PSA 620 (Using the World of an Auditor's Expert) considers the following
individuals as "experts", except
(1/1 Point)

A. An individual with expertise in applying methods of accounting for deferred income



tax

B. An expert in taxation law.

C. An individual with expertise in complex modeling for the purpose of valuing financial
instruments.

D. An individual with expertise in the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in
business combinations.

22. Accepting an engagement to examine an entity's financial projection most likely


would be appropriate if the projection were to be distributed to
(1/1 Point)

A. All employees who work for the entity.

B. Potential stockholders who request a prospectus or a registration statement.

C. A bank with which the entity is negotiating for a loan. 

D. All stockholders of record as of the report date.

23. Which of the following procedures should an auditor ordinarily perform regarding
subsequent events?
(-/1 Point)

A. Review the cutoff bank statements for several months after the year-end.

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B. Send second requests to the client's customers who failed to respond to initial accounts
receivable confirmation requests.

C. Communicate material weaknesses in internal control to the client's audit committee.

D. Compare the latest available interim financial statements with the financial statements
being audited.


24. Which of the following statements best describes a positive request for
confirmation of an accounts receivable balance?
(0/1 Point)

A. The customer will be asked to indicate to the auditor the current balance in the account.

B. The customer will be asked to respond in the confirmation request only if the balance
indicated in the request is incorrect.

c. The customer will be asked to inform the auditor whether the balance indicated in
the request is correct and to respond regardless of whether such stated balance is 
correct.

D. The customer will be asked to indicate to the auditor the balance in his/her account only
if it is positive (i.e., greater than zero).

25. Which statement as incorrect about sampling risk?


(1/1 Point)

A. Sampling risk arises from the possibility that the auditor’s conclusion based on a sample
may be different from the conclusion reached if the entire population were subjected to
the same audit procedure.

B. The risk of assessing control risk too low and the risk of incorrect acceptance affect
audit effectiveness as it would usually lead to additional work to establish that initial 
conclusions were incorrect.

C. The mathematical complements of sampling risks are termed confidence levels.

D. The risk of assessing control risk too high is the risk the auditor will conclude, in the case
of test of controls, that control risk is higher that it actually is.

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26. Which of the following statements concerning detection risk is incorrect?


(1/1 Point)

A. Detection risk is a function of the effectiveness of an auditing procedure and its


application.

B. Detection risk arises partly from uncertainties that exist when the auditor does not
examine 100 percent of the population.

C. Detection risk arises partly because of other uncertainties that exist even if the auditor
were to examine 100 percent of the population.

D. Detection risk exists independently of the audit of the financial statements. 

27. When an auditor does not receive replies to positive requests for year-end
accounts receivable confirmations, the auditor most likely would
(1/1 Point)

A. Inspect the allowance account to verify whether the accounts were subsequently written
off.

B. Increase the assessed level of detection risk for the valuation and completeness
assertions.

C. Ask the client to contact the customers to request that the confirmations be

returned.

D. Increase the assessed level of inherent risk for the revenue cycle.

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28. The preliminary assessment of control risk is the princess of evaluating the
efficiency of an entity’s accounting and internal control systems In preventing or
detecting and correcting material misstatements.

The auditor should document in the audit working papers the understanding
obtained of the entity's accounting and internal control systems and the
assessment of control risk.

There will always be some control risk because of the inherent limitations of any
accounting and internal control systems.
(0/1 Point)

A. False, True, True. 

B. True, True; False.

C. False, False; True.

D. True; False, True.


29. PSA 500 requires the auditor to use assertions for classes of transactions, account
balances, and presentation and disclosure. in sufficient detail to form it basis for
the assessment of risks of material misstatement and the design and performance
of further audit procedures. Assertors about classes of transactions include
occurrence, completeness, accuracy, cutoff, and
(0/1 Point)

A. Valuation and allocation

B. Rights and obligations

C. Existence

D. Classification 

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30. Which of the following statements best describes an auditor's responsibility


regarding misstatements?
(0/1 Point)

A. An auditor should plan and perform an audit to provide reasonable assurance of



detecting misstatements that are material to the financial statements.

B. An auditor is responsible to detect material errors but has no responsibility to detect


material fraud that is concealed through employee collusion or management override of
internal control.

C. An auditor has no responsibility to detect material misstatements unless analytical


procedures or tests of transactions identify conditions causing a reasonably prudent
auditor to suspect that the financial statements were materially misstated.

D. An auditor has no responsibility no detect material misstatements because an auditor is


not an Insurer' and an audit does not constitute a guarantee.

31. A continuing accountant is one who has been engaged to audit, review, or
compile and report on the financial statements of the current period and one or
more consecutive periods immediately prior to the current period. A continuing
accountant who performs the same or a higher level of service with respect to the
financial statements of the current period should
(1/1 Point)

A. Update his/her report on the financial statements of a prior period. 

B. Disclaim any assurance on the prior periods' statements.

c. Reissue the report on the financial statements of a prior period.

D. Express an adverse opinion with respect to the prior period's financial statements.


32. A CPA is auditing the financial statements of a small telephone company and
wishes to test whether customers are being billed. One procedure that he or she
might use is to
(0/1 Point)

A. Check a sample of listings in the telephone directory to the billing control. 

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B. Trace a sample of postings from the billing control to the subsidiary accounts receivable
records.

C. Balance the accounts receivable master files to the general ledger control account.

D. Confirm a representative number of accounts receivable.

33. The negative form of accounts receivable confirmation request is useful except
when
(1/1 Point)

A. Internal control surrounding accounts receivable is considered to be effective.

B. A large number of small balances are involved.

C. The auditor has reason to believe the persons receiving the requests are likely to give
them consideration.

D. Individual account balances are relatively large. 

34. The primary purpose of the representation letter is the


(1/1 Point)

A. Acceptance of the auditor's engagement letter.

B. Evaluation by management of the auditor's performance.

C. Acknowledgment of management's responsibility for the financial statements. 

D. Agreement by management to engage the auditor for the next annual audit.

35. What is the independent auditor's principal purpose for obtaining an


understanding of internal control and assessing control risk?
(1/1 Point)

A. To comply with PSAs.

B. To obtain a measure of assurance of management's efficiency.

C. To maintain a state of independence in mental attitude during the audit.

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D. To determine the nature, timing, and extent of subsequent audit work. 

36. Before accepting an audit engagement, a proposed (successor) auditor should


make inquiries of the previous (predecessor) auditor regarding the previous
auditor’s
(1/1 Point)

A. Evaluation of all matters of continuing accounting significance.

B. Understanding as to the reasons of the change in auditors. 

C. Awareness of the consistency in the application of PFRS between periods.

D. Opinion of any subsequent events occurring since the previous auditor’s report was
issued.


37. An entity's accounting records generally include the records of initial entries; and
supporting records including
(0/1 Point)

A. Confirmations from third parties.

B. Information obtained by the auditor from such audit procedures as inquiry, observation,
and inspection.

C. Worksheets and spreadsheets supporting cost allocators. 

D. Other information developed by, or available to, the auditor to permit him/her to reach
conclusions through valid reasoning.

38. Which of the following statements best expresses me auditor's responsibility with
respect to events occurring in the subsequent events period?
(1/1 Point)

A. The auditor has no responsibility for events occurring in the subsequent period unless
these events affect transactions recorded on or before the end of the reporting period.

B. The auditor is responsible for determining that a proper cutoff has been made and

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for performing a general review of events occurring in the subsequent period. 

C. The auditor is fully responsible for events occurring in the subsequent period and
should extend all detailed procedures through the date of the auditor’s report

D. The auditor's responsibility is to determine that transactions recorded on or before the


end of the reporting period actually occurred.

39. The effect of a satisfactory Internal audit function upon the work of the
Independent auditor will most likely be
(1/1 Point)

A. A substitution of the work of the Internal auditor for the work of the independent
auditor.

B. A substitution of the internal auditor's opinion of the financial statements in place of the
independent auditors opinion.

C. A reduction in the scope of audit procedures necessary by the independent auditor. 

D. An acceptance of the financial statements as a fair representation of financial position


and results of operations.

40. If the quoted for a professional service is so low, it may be difficult for the CPA to
perform the engagement in accordance with the applicable technical and
professional standards for that price. The situation may create a self-interest threat
to
(1/1 Point)

A. Professional competence and due care 

B. Objectivity

C. Integrity

D. Professional behavior

41. Auditors are often requested to report on interim financial statements. A review of
interim financial information consists primarily of
(1/1 Point)
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A. Vouching and tracing.

B. Reconciliation and reperformance.

C. Inquiries and analytical procedures. 

D. Confirmation and observation.

42. An entity's management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of
the financial statements. Its responsibility includes the following, accept
(1/1 Point)

A. Designing, implementing, and maintaining Internal control relevant to the preparation


and presentation of financial statements.

B. Making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.

C. Selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies.

D. Assessing the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements. 

43. Which of the following statements concerning related party transactions is


correct?
(1/1 Point)

A. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, related party transactions should be


assumed to be outside the ordinary course of business.

B. The audit procedures directed toward identifying related party transactions should
include considering whether transactions are occurring but are not being given proper 
accounting recognition.

c. An auditor should determine whether a particular transaction would have occurred if the
parties had not been related.

D. An auditor should substantiate Mat related party transactions were consummated on


terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions.

44. The accounts payable department generally should


(1/1 Point)
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A. Cancel supporting documents after a cash payment is mailed.

B. Approve the price and quantity of each purchase requisition.

C. Assure that the quantity ordered is omitted from the receiving department

D. Agree the vendor's invoice with the receiving report and purchase order. 


45. Which one of the following statements concerning sampling risk and nonsampling
risk is correct?
(0/1 Point)

A. Neither sampling risk nor nonsampling risk can be reduced by the auditor.

B. Sampling risk, but not nonsampling risk, can be reduced by the auditor.

C. Nonsampling risk, but not sampling risk, can be reduced by the auditor.

D. Both sampling risk and nonsampling risk can be reduced by the auditor. 

46. Which of the following circumstances may create self-interest threats for a
professional accountant in public practice?
(1/1 Point)

A. Performing a service for a client that directly affects the subject matter of the assurance
engagement

B. Being threatened with litigation.

C. A financial interest in a client or jointly holding a financial interest with a client. 

D. Acting as an advocate on behalf of an assurance client in litigation or disputes with third


parties.

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47. While observing a client’s annual physical inventory, an auditor recorded test
counts for several items and noticed that certain test counts were higher than the
recorded quantities in the client’s perpetual records. This situation could be the
result of the client’s failure to record
(1/1 Point)

A. Purchase discounts

B. Purchase returns.

C. Sales.

D. Sales returns. 

48. The standard states that the auditor may decide to select specific items from a
population based on such factors as the auditor’s understanding of the entity, the
assessed risk of material misstatement, and the characteristics of the population
being tested. Specific items that may be selected for testing usually include the
following, except.
(1/1 Point)

A. Items that are of high value.

B. Items that are suspicious, unusual, risk-prone, or have a history of error.

C. All items whose values do not emceed a certain amount so as to verify only a small

proportion of the total amount of class of transactions or account balance.

D. Items that provide information about matters such as the nature of the entity, the
nature of transactions, and internal control.

49. Which of the following is a false statement about audit objectives?


(1/1 Point)

There should be a one-to-one relationship between audit objectives and procedures. 

Audit objectives should be developed in light of management assertions about the


financial statement components.

Selection of tests to meet audit objectives should depend upon the understanding of

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internal control.

The auditor should resolve any substantial doubt about any of management’s material
financial statement assertions.

50. The auditor’s risk assessment procedures should always include the following,
except
(1/1 Point)

A. Inquiries of management and of others within the entity.

B. Analytical procedures.

C. Observation and inspection.

D. Substantive test procedures and tests of controls. 

51. Which of the following components of an entity’s internal control includes


development and use of training policies that communicate prospective: roles and
responsibilities to employees?
(1/1 Point)

A. Monitoring of controls.

B. Control activities.

C. Control environment. 

D. Information and communication.

52. Which statement is incorrect regarding external confirmation?


(1/1 Point)

A. External confirmation is the process of obtaining and evaluating audit evidence through
a direct communication from a third party in response to a request for information about a
particular item affecting assertions made by management in the financial statements.

B. Extremal confirmation of an account receivable provides strong evidence regarding



the valuation of the account as at a certain date.

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C. The auditor should tailor external confirmation requests to the specific audit objective.

D. The auditor may use positive or negative external confirmation requests or a


combination of both.

53. As used in PSA 560, the term "subsequent events" refers to


(1/1 Point)

A. Events occurring after the date of the financial statements.

B. Events occurring after the date of the auditor's report.

C. Events occurring between the date of the financial statements and the date of the
auditor's report.

D. Both events occurring between the date of the financial statements and the date of

the auditor's report, and facts discovered after the date of the auditor's report.


54. Professional judgment
(0/1 Point)

A. Should be exercised in planning and performing an audit of financial statements but


need not be documented.

B. Can be used as the justification for the decisions made by the auditor that are not
supported by the fads and circumstances of the engagement.

C. Is necessary in the evaluation of management's judgments in applying the entity's



applicable financial reporting framework.

D. Is not used in making decisions about materiality and audit risk.

55. The date of the end of the latest period covered by the financial statements, which
is normally the date of the most recent balance sheet in the financial statements
subject to audit is the
(1/1 Point)

A. Date the financial statements are issued.

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B. Date of the auditor's report.

C. Date of the financial statements. 

D. Date of approval of the financial statements.

56. An accountant may perform an agreed-upon procedures engagement regarding


prospective financial statements provided that
(1/1 Point)

A. Use of the report is to be restricted to the specified users. 

B. The prospective financial statements are also examined.

C. Responsibility for the sufficiency of the procedures performed is taken by the


accountant.

D. Negative assurance is expressed on the prospective financial statements taken as a


whole.

57. In evaluating the assumptions on which the estimate is based, the auditor would
need pay particular attention to assumptions which are
(1/1 Point)

A. Reasonable in light of actual results in prior periods.

B. Consistent with those used for other accounting estimates.

C. Consistent with management's plans which appear appropriate.

D. Subjective or susceptible to material misstatement 

58. Comparative financial statements include the prior year's statements that were
audited by a predecessor auditor whose report is not presented. If the
predecessor’s report was unmodified, the successor auditor should
(1/1 Point)

A. Express an opinion on the current year's statements alone and make no reference to the
prior year’s statements.

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B. Indicate in the auditor's report that the predecessor auditor expressed an



unmodified opinion.

C. Obtain a letter of representations from the predecessor concerning any matters that
might affect the successor’s opinion

D. Request the predecessor auditor to reissue the prior year’s report.

59. Which of the following statements concerning audit evidence is correct?


(1/1 Point)

A. Appropriateness is the measure of the quantity of audit evidence.

B. Sufficiency is the measure of the quality of audit evidence, that is, its relevance and
reliability.

C. The quantity of audit evidence needed is affected by its quality and the risk of

misstatement.

D. The sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence are not interrelated.

60. Analytical procedures viable the auditor to predict the balance or quantity of an
item under audit. Information to develop this estimate can be obtained from all of
the following, except
(1/1 Point)

A. Comparison of financial data with data for comparable prior periods, anticipated results
(e.g., budgets and forecasts), and similar data for the industry in which the entity operates.

B. Study of the relationships of elements of financial data that would be expended to


conform to a predictable pattern based upon the entity’s experience.

C Study of the relationships of financial data with relevant nonfinancial data.

D. Tracing transactions through the system to determine whether procedures are being

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61. The upper precision limit in statistical sampling is


(0/1 Point)

A. A statistical measure, at a specified reliability level, of the maximum rate of



occurrence of an attribute.

B. The percentage of items in a sample that possess a particular attribute.

C. The percentage of items in a population that possess a particular attribute.

D. The maximum rate of exception that the auditor would be willing to accept in the
population without altering the planned reliance on the attribute.

62. Which of the following statements is correct?


(1/1 Point)

A. The expected population deviation rate has little or no effect on sample size.

B. For a given tolerable rate, a larger sample size should be selected as the expected
population deviation rate decreases.

C. The population size has little or no effect on sample size except for very small

populations.

D. As the population size doubles, the sample size should also double.


63. The most reliable forms of documentary evidence are those documents that are
(0/1 Point)

A. Prenumbered.

B. Internally generated.

C. Issued sequentially.

D. Authorized by a responsible official. 

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