REVISED Statistics MCQs on Sampling and Sampling Distributions
Q1: Probability sampling is the procedure that gives all units
a) A chance to be included in the study
b) An equal chance to be selected
c) An equal, calculable and non-zero chance to be selected
d) (a) and (b) above
Q2: Which of the following is not an example of non-sampling risk?
a) Failing to evaluate results properly
b) Use of an audit procedure inappropriate to achieve a given audit
objective
c) Obtaining an unrepresentative sample
d) Failure to recognize an error
Q3: The advantage of using statistical sampling techniques is that such
techniques
a) Mathematically measure risk.
b) Eliminate the need for judgmental decisions
c) Are easier to use than other sampling techniques
d) Have been established in the courts to be superior to non-
statistical sampling
Q4: Which of the following is an example of using statistical
sampling?
a) Statistical sampling will be looked upon by the courts as
providing superior audit evidence.
b) Statistical sampling requires the auditor to make fewer
judgmental decisions.
Q1: Probability sampling is the procedure that gives all units
a) A chance to be included in the study
b) An equal chance to be selected
c) An equal, calculable and non-zero chance to be selected
d) (a) and (b) above
Q2: Which of the following is not an example of non-sampling risk?
a) Failing to evaluate results properly
b) Use of an audit procedure inappropriate to achieve a given audit
objective
c) Obtaining an unrepresentative sample
d) Failure to recognize an error
Q3: The advantage of using statistical sampling techniques is that such
techniques
a) Mathematically measure risk.
b) Eliminate the need for judgmental decisions
c) Are easier to use than other sampling techniques
d) Have been established in the courts to be superior to non-
statistical sampling
Q4: Which of the following is an example of using statistical
sampling?
a) Statistical sampling will be looked upon by the courts as
providing superior audit evidence.
b) Statistical sampling requires the auditor to make fewer
judgmental decisions.
