When an auditor performs a test of controls, the auditor is mainly assessing whether the controls:
Correct answer: A. Operate effectively during the period
- A. Operate effectively during the period
- B. Prevent every possible fraud
- C. Guarantee profitable operations
- D. Replace substantive audit procedures
Explanation
A test of controls evaluates whether a control operated effectively during the relevant period. Effective controls reduce risk but cannot prevent every fraud or eliminate the need for appropriate substantive work.
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