Which of the following would the auditors consider to be a weakness in an IT system?
A) Operators have access to terminals.
B) Programmers are allowed access to the file library.
C) Reprocessing of exceptions detected by the computer is handled by a data control group.
D) More than one employee is present when the computer facility is in use.

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Allowing programmers access to the file library could lead to unauthorized modifications or access to sensitive information. The other choices do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in the IT system. Operators require terminals to perform their job functions, reprocessing of exceptions is a standard procedure, and having multiple employees present during computer facility use can actually enhance security measures.

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