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## Summary

A **task** is a transaction or entry that has been added to the **audit plan** for further investigation.

Learn about the different statuses a task can take on.

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## Task statuses

| Status   | Meaning |
| -------- | ------- |
| Open     | When a task is created, it is added to the audit plan with the **Open** status. _Open_ tasks require further investigation. |
| Normal   | When a task is marked as **Normal**, it signifies to stakeholders that the transaction or entry appears to be a reasonable business practice that does not require further investigation, and allows you to disregard the risk MindBridge placed on the transaction.<br>**Note:** MindBridge uses [control points](https://support.mindbridge.ai/hc/en-us/articles/360057582953) to determine the level of risk associated with the transaction or entry, however, the item may be considered _normal_ within the context of a specific business process. |
| Resolved | When a task is **Resolved**, it signifies to stakeholders that the task was investigated and no longer requires attention.