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Which of the following BEST describes an integrated test
facility?
A. A technique that enables the IS auditor to test a
computer application for the purpose of verifying correct
processing
B. The utilization of hardware and/or software to review and
test the functioning of a computer system
C. A method of using special programming options to permit
printout of the path through a computer program taken to
process a specific transaction
D. A procedure for tagging and extending transactions and
master records that are used by an IS auditor for tests
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Answer: A
"Answer A best describes an integrated test facility, which
is a specialized computer-assisted audit process that allows
an IS auditor to test an application on a continuous basis.
Answer B is an example of a systems control audit review file
answers C and D are examples of snapshots."
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