Exam style questions across every IIA-ACCA domain
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Which of the following is least likely to help ensure that risk is considered in a work program?
An audit identified a number of weaknesses in the configuration of a critical client/server system. Although some of the weaknesses were corrected prior to the issuance of the audit report, correction of the rest will require between 6 and 18 months for completion. Consequently, management has developed a detailed action plan, with anticipated completion dates, for addressing the weaknesses. What is the most appropriate course of action for the chief audit executive to take?
A draft internal audit report that cites deficient conditions generally should be reviewed with which of the following groups?
1. The client manager and her superior.
2. Anyone who may object to the report’s validity.
3. Anyone required to take action.
4. The same individuals who receive the final report.
A large retail organization, which sells most of its products online, experiences a computer hacking incident. The chief IT officer immediately investigates the incident and concludes that the attempt was not successful. The chief audit executive (CAE) learns of the attack in a casual conversation with an IT auditor. Which of the following actions should the CAE take?
1. Meet with the chief IT officer to discuss the report and control improvements that will be implemented as a result of the security breach, if any.
2. Immediately inform the chair of the audit committee of the security breach, because thus far only the chief IT officer is aware of the incident.
3. Meet with the IT auditor to develop an appropriate audit program to review the organization's Internet-based sales process and key controls.
4. Include the incident in the next quarterly report to the audit committee.
According to IIA guidance, which of the following is true when the internal audit activity is asked to investigate potential ethics violations in a foreign subsidiary?
According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding the authority of the chief audit executive (CAE) to release previous audit reports to outside parties?
The chief audit executive of a medium-sized financial institution is evaluating the staffing model of the internal audit activity (IAA). According to IIA guidance, which of the following are the most appropriate strategies to maximize the value of the current IAA resources?
• The annual audit plan should include audits that are consistent with the skills of the IA
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• Audits of high-risk areas of the organization should be conducted by internal audit staff.
• External resources may be hired to provide subject-matter expertise but should be supervised.
• Auditors should develop their skills by being assigned to complex audits for learning opportunities.
According to IIA guidance, which of the following is true regarding the exit conference for an internal audit engagement?
Which of the following is the most important concept to be included in a consulting engagement agreement?
Which of the following has the greatest effect on the efficiency of an audit?
