When an auditor asks questions verbally or in written form of knowledgeable individuals internal to the client, this is referred to as ________.
A)confirmation
B)attestation
C)affirmation
D)inquiry

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When an auditor asks questions of knowledgeable individuals within the client's organization, it is referred to as an inquiry. Confirmation pertains to communication with third parties, attestation relates to the verification of management assertions, and affirmation is not a term commonly used in auditing.

When an Auditor Asks Questions Verbally or in Written Form