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The organization's internal audit charter was last updated six years ago. To update the charter, which of the following actions is most appropriate for the chief audit executive to take?

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Wait for the next external assessment and address all of the missing information in the charter based on the recommendations from the external assessment team.
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Wait for the next external assessment and address all of the missing information in the charter based on the recommendations from the external assessment team.
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B.
Perform a review of IIA guidance to become acquainted with the latest mandatory elements prior to updating the charter
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Perform a review of IIA guidance to become acquainted with the latest mandatory elements prior to updating the charter
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C.
Use an internal audit charter template from another organization that operates within the same industry.
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Use an internal audit charter template from another organization that operates within the same industry.
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D.
Identify an individual within the internal audit activity who has in-depth knowledge of mandatory IIA guidance elements to address any gaps or areas of the current version of the charter that could be improved.
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Identify an individual within the internal audit activity who has in-depth knowledge of mandatory IIA guidance elements to address any gaps or areas of the current version of the charter that could be improved.
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following activities would an internal auditor perform as a consulting engagement for an organization?

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Advising new internal auditors working for the organization on how to develop strategies on planning audits for the upcoming fiscal year
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Advising new internal auditors working for the organization on how to develop strategies on planning audits for the upcoming fiscal year
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B.
Assessing whether the organization's corporate social responsibility program is meeting its yearly goals to reduce carbon emissions.
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Assessing whether the organization's corporate social responsibility program is meeting its yearly goals to reduce carbon emissions.
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C.
Briefing the organization's department managers on how to implement risk management processes into their daily operations.
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Briefing the organization's department managers on how to implement risk management processes into their daily operations.
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D.
Communicating with senior management to better understand how new purchasing controls will minimize payment processing time.
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Communicating with senior management to better understand how new purchasing controls will minimize payment processing time.
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Suggested answer: C

An automobile manufacturer will become one of the first in the industry to adopt a new inventory management software. Despite the system being new to the market, senior management believes that the benefits are great enough to offset the potential risks. Which of the following aspects of risk management does senior management's decision best illustrate?

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Residual risk.
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Residual risk.
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Inherent risk.
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Inherent risk.
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C.
Risk tolerance.
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Risk tolerance.
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D.
Risk appetite.
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Risk appetite.
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Suggested answer: C

Which of the following actions would an internal auditor perform primarily during a consulting engagement of a debt collections process?

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Reviewing journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
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Reviewing journal entries for accuracy and completeness.
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Comparing the policies and procedures to regulatory collections guidance.
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Comparing the policies and procedures to regulatory collections guidance.
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C.
Advising management on streamlining the recording of accounts receivable.
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Advising management on streamlining the recording of accounts receivable.
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D.
Performing a walk-through of the debt collections process to determine whether proper segregation of duties exists
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Performing a walk-through of the debt collections process to determine whether proper segregation of duties exists
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Suggested answer: C

Which of the following statements is true regarding corporate social responsibility (CSR)?

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Many of the areas explored by CSR are normally included in an audit universe or annual audit plan,
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Many of the areas explored by CSR are normally included in an audit universe or annual audit plan,
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B.
Despite significant corporate resources spent on CSR reporting, investors generally do not rely on CSR information.
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Despite significant corporate resources spent on CSR reporting, investors generally do not rely on CSR information.
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C.
Unlike many other areas of reporting responsibilities impacting stakeholders, CSR is largely voluntary.
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Unlike many other areas of reporting responsibilities impacting stakeholders, CSR is largely voluntary.
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D.
Typically, operating management does not have a major role to play based on the public nature of reporting
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Typically, operating management does not have a major role to play based on the public nature of reporting
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Suggested answer: A

According to IIA guidance, which of the following threats to objectivity is described as familiarity'?

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An internal auditor is a close friend or relative of the manager or an employee of the audit client
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An internal auditor is a close friend or relative of the manager or an employee of the audit client
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An internal auditor has a long-term business relationship with the audit client.
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An internal auditor has a long-term business relationship with the audit client.
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C.
An internal auditor has an economic stake in the performance of the organization
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An internal auditor has an economic stake in the performance of the organization
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D.
An internal auditor is exposed to or perceived to be exposed to pressures from external parties
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An internal auditor is exposed to or perceived to be exposed to pressures from external parties
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Suggested answer: A

Which of the following is an example of risk monitoring to ensure a system is performing as intended?

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Checking the progress of risk treatment plans
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Checking the progress of risk treatment plans
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Considering the consequence and likelihood of risks
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Considering the consequence and likelihood of risks
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C.
Documenting the risks and their areas of impact
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Documenting the risks and their areas of impact
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D.
Communicating to management about risks
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Communicating to management about risks
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Suggested answer: A

Which of the following is a true statement regarding controls such as ethical values, tone at the top and operational style?

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Transaction testing, mapping and flowcharting is applicable while testing such controls
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Transaction testing, mapping and flowcharting is applicable while testing such controls
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B.
Breakdowns in the these types of controls have historically led to fraudulent financial reporting
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Breakdowns in the these types of controls have historically led to fraudulent financial reporting
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C.
Such controls can be defined as inherently ob)ective and tangible elements of control
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Such controls can be defined as inherently ob)ective and tangible elements of control
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D.
From an audit perspective it is significantly easier to assess ethical values than segregation of duties
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From an audit perspective it is significantly easier to assess ethical values than segregation of duties
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following represents an example of an ethical issue that the organization should address'?

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An employee discovered that there is no personal protective equipment at a temporary construction site
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An employee discovered that there is no personal protective equipment at a temporary construction site
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B.
An employee saw that a group of other employees were smoking in close proximity to petrol distribution tanks
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An employee saw that a group of other employees were smoking in close proximity to petrol distribution tanks
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C.
A supervisor insists that an employee complete time sheets regularly
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A supervisor insists that an employee complete time sheets regularly
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D.
An employee received concert tickets from a vendor and asked whether she could keep them
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An employee received concert tickets from a vendor and asked whether she could keep them
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following is an example of impairment to internal auditor independence or objectivity'?

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Assurance engagements for functions over which the chief audit executive (CAE) has responsibility are overseen by a party outside the internal audit activity
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Assurance engagements for functions over which the chief audit executive (CAE) has responsibility are overseen by a party outside the internal audit activity
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B.
Internal auditors provide consulting services relating to operations for which they had previous responsibilities
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Internal auditors provide consulting services relating to operations for which they had previous responsibilities
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C.
Internal auditors provide consulting services relating to operations for which they have current responsibilities
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Internal auditors provide consulting services relating to operations for which they have current responsibilities
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D.
Consulting engagements for functions over which the CAE has responsibility are overseen by a party outside the internal audit activity
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Consulting engagements for functions over which the CAE has responsibility are overseen by a party outside the internal audit activity
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Suggested answer: C
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