a) Define the term "live data" as used when auditing through the computer. b) Describe three disadvantages of using live data testing

      

a) Define the term "live data" as used when auditing through the computer.
b) Describe three disadvantages of using live data testing

  

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Kavungya
i. Live data - This refers to client's data that was due for processing to manually work out
the expected output using the logic and steps of the program.
ii. Disadvantages of Jive data testing:-
- If the data is included with normal data, separate test data totals cannot be obtained.
- Side effects can occur.. It has been known that data can be corrupted or lost during the
application.
- The audit team may lack the expertise both to test and interpret the results.
- The computer aided audit techniques can be expensive and time consuming to set up.
- Potential incompatibility with the client's computer system. resulting in difficulty in
testing.
- Disrupts the clients activities
Kavungya answered the question on May 15, 2019 at 08:12


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