The responsibility for designing, implementing and
maintaining a system of internal control lies with:
A. the IS auditor.
B. management.
C. the external auditor.
D. the programming staff.
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Answer: B
Designing, implementing and maintaining a system of internal
controls, including the prevention and detection of fraud is
the responsibility of management. The IS auditor assesses
the risks, and performs tests to detect irregularities
created by weaknesses in the structure of internal controls.
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