Which of the following documents would be MOST useful in detecting a weakness in separation of duties?

The correct answer is A. Process flowchart. A process flowchart would be the most useful in detecting a weakness in separation of duties. It visually represents the sequence of tasks or activities in a process, showing who performs each task. By examining the flowchart, an auditor can identify whether any individual has co

Submitted by lucia.co· Apr 18, 2026Information System Auditing Process

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AProcess flowchart
BSystems flowchart
CData flow diagram
DEntity-relationship diagram

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A
69% (20)
B
7% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
21% (6)

Explanation

A process flowchart would be the most useful in detecting a weakness in separation of duties. It visually represents the sequence of tasks or activities in a process, showing who performs each task. By examining the flowchart, an auditor can identify whether any individual has conflicting responsibilities or inappropriate access, which could violate the principle of separation of duties.

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#Separation of Duties (SOD)#Process documentation#Internal controls#Auditing techniques

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