Auditing in system design is defined as:

• A. Processes are designed by the project manager
• B. Evaluates whether design input is followed and criteria are met as expected
• C. Is strictly a function of critical reaction to a stated behavior
• D. Is done periodically as a an assessment to spot check usage

Answer: (B)

Auditing in system design is the formal, independent check that the project is built according to the defined design inputs and that the finished design meets its acceptance criteria. It involves examining evidence, tracing requirements to design artifacts, and determining whether the criteria are fulfilled as intended. This ensures compliance, quality, and accountability, rather than focusing on who creates the designs, reacting to issues after the fact, or performing only casual spot checks of usage.