Compensating controls are described as ________.
A)controls that deal with monetary compensation for employees and contractors
B)controls that compensate for another control's potential ineffectiveness
C)controls that are determined to be redundant after analysis
D)controls that have been determined by the auditor to be effective

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Compensating controls are put in place to compensate for potential weaknesses or failures in other controls. They are designed to provide an additional layer of security and help ensure that risks are mitigated to an acceptable level.

Compensating Controls Are Described as ________