Auditing by testing the input and output of an IT system instead of the computer program itself will:
A)detect all program errors, regardless of the nature of the output.
B)not detect program errors that do not show up in the output sampled.
C)not provide the auditor with confidence in the results of the auditing procedures.
D)provide the auditor with the same type of evidence.

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Auditing by testing the input and output of an IT system may not detect program errors that do not show up in the output sampled. This is because the errors may affect other parts of the program or may not be triggered by the input and output being tested. Therefore, relying only on input and output testing may not provide a complete picture of the program's functionality and potential errors.

Auditing by Testing the Input and Output of an IT