The PRIMARY purpose of compliance tests is to verify whether:
A. controls are implemented as prescribed.
B. documentation is accurate and current.
C. access to users is provided as specified.
D. data validation procedures are provided.
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Answer: A
Compliance tests are performed primarily to verify whether
controls, as chosen by management, are implemented.
Verification of documents is not directly related to
compliance testing. Verifying whether access to users is
provided is an example of compliance testing. Data
validation procedures are part of application controls.
Testing whether these are set as parameters and working as
envisaged is compliance testing.
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