Answer:
C) It is reasonably possible that a material misstatement would not be detected on a timely basis.
Explanation:
"A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis."
Reference: Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. “Auditing Standard No. 5.” Auditing Standard No. 5, 2019