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Processing dummy transactions, including invalid ones, through the client's system to observe how controls respond. Test data checks programmed controls by submitting known valid and invalid items and comparing the system's handling with expected results. Care is needed to ensure test items do not corrupt live data.

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A) Extracting all transactions above a threshold

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B) Processing dummy transactions, including invalid ones, through the client's system to observe how controls respond

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C) Recomputing depreciation on a spreadsheet

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D) Confirming balances with third parties

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