Which of the following techniques or tools would assist an
IS auditor when performing a statistical sampling of
financial transactions maintained in a financial management
information system?
A. Spreadsheets
B. Parallel simulation
C. Generalized audit software
D. Regression testing
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Answer: C
All generalized audit software has facilities for
statistical analysis. Spreadsheets do not lend themselves to
the extraction and analysis of transaction data. Parallel
simulation is a process of replicating computer-based
processes. Regression testing is the process of rerunning a
portion of a test plan to ensure that changes or corrections
have not introduced new errors.
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