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Which of the following best describes the type of organizational culture known as adaptability culture'?

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A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness and personal initiative
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A results-oriented culture that values competitiveness and personal initiative
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B.
A culture that emerges in quick-response and high-risk decision-making environments
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A culture that emerges in quick-response and high-risk decision-making environments
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C.
A culture that is characterized by low involvement with environmental and health issues
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A culture that is characterized by low involvement with environmental and health issues
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D.
A culture that places high value on participation and meeting the needs of employees.
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A culture that places high value on participation and meeting the needs of employees.
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following internal control components has COSO identified as the most important?

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Information and communication
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Information and communication
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B.
Risk assessment
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Risk assessment
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C.
Control activities
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Control activities
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D.
Control environment
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Control environment
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Suggested answer: D

An internal auditor was completely honest with operational management when delivering unfavorable audit results Which of the following best describes the IIA Code of Ethics principle that the auditor demonstrated?

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Integrity
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Integrity
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B.
Objectivity
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Objectivity
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C.
Competency
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Competency
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D.
Transparency
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Transparency
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Suggested answer: A

Which of the following is true for consulting engagements'?

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The internal audit activity must ensure management actions have been effectively implemented or risk accepted
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The internal audit activity must ensure management actions have been effectively implemented or risk accepted
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B.
A work program for the engagement is not required but may be developed
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A work program for the engagement is not required but may be developed
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C.
The nature of consulting services does not have to be in the internal audit charter
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The nature of consulting services does not have to be in the internal audit charter
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D.
Risks identified from the engagement must be considered when evaluating the organization's risk management processes
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Risks identified from the engagement must be considered when evaluating the organization's risk management processes
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following statements is true regarding control activities'?

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Control activities are defined by management through risk mitigation strategies
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Control activities are defined by management through risk mitigation strategies
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B.
Control activities should be defined for all business processes
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Control activities should be defined for all business processes
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C.
If two organizations have identical objectives and structures their control activities would be the same
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If two organizations have identical objectives and structures their control activities would be the same
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D.
Organizations that are less regulated generally have more complex control activities than highly regulated organizations
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Organizations that are less regulated generally have more complex control activities than highly regulated organizations
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following statements is true regarding consulting and assurance engagements performed by the internal audit activity'?

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For both assurance and consulting engagements, the auditor must independently and objectively select the criteria for evaluation
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For both assurance and consulting engagements, the auditor must independently and objectively select the criteria for evaluation
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B.
For a consulting engagement, internal auditors and management jointly agree on the adequate criteria needed to evaluate governance, risk management, and controls. This is not true of assurance engagements
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For a consulting engagement, internal auditors and management jointly agree on the adequate criteria needed to evaluate governance, risk management, and controls. This is not true of assurance engagements
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C.
Engagement planning and fieldwork are similar for both types of engagements (there are no major differences) although the reporting process is different depending on which service is provided
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Engagement planning and fieldwork are similar for both types of engagements (there are no major differences) although the reporting process is different depending on which service is provided
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D.
For a consulting engagement objectives must address governance risk management and control processes to the extent agreed upon with the client. This is not true of assurance engagements
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For a consulting engagement objectives must address governance risk management and control processes to the extent agreed upon with the client. This is not true of assurance engagements
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following is the first step in the process of identifying relevant fraud risk factors?

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Identifying preventive and detective controls
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Identifying preventive and detective controls
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B.
Gathering information about the organization's business activities to gain an understanding of fraud risks
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Gathering information about the organization's business activities to gain an understanding of fraud risks
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C.
Engaging in strategic reasoning to anticipate the fraud scheme
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Engaging in strategic reasoning to anticipate the fraud scheme
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D.
The use of brainstorming, management interviews, analytical procedures and review of prior frauds.
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The use of brainstorming, management interviews, analytical procedures and review of prior frauds.
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Suggested answer: D

According to IIA guidance, which of the following best describes expense reimbursement fraud'?

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Theft of cash after it is recorded in the books
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Theft of cash after it is recorded in the books
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B.
Theft of cash before it is recorded in the books
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Theft of cash before it is recorded in the books
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C.
Theft of assets through fictitious or inflated invoices
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Theft of assets through fictitious or inflated invoices
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D.
Theft of assets through false mileage travel logs and meal charges
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Theft of assets through false mileage travel logs and meal charges
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Suggested answer: D

The chief audit executive of an organization assigns audit resources to undertake a consulting engagement requested by senior management the previous year, and a scheduled assurance audit of the procurement process Which of the following appropriately differentiates the two engagements?

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The details of assurance services are expected to be included in the risk-based audit plan; this is not the case for consulting services.
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The details of assurance services are expected to be included in the risk-based audit plan; this is not the case for consulting services.
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B.
The objectivity of assurance services is impaired when undertaken by internal auditors who have had recent prior responsibility in the area under review; this is not the case for consulting services
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The objectivity of assurance services is impaired when undertaken by internal auditors who have had recent prior responsibility in the area under review; this is not the case for consulting services
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C.
The performance of assurance services may be outsourced for competency gaps: this is not the case for consulting services.
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The performance of assurance services may be outsourced for competency gaps: this is not the case for consulting services.
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D.
The results of assurance services are required to be monitored; this is not the case for consulting services
D.
The results of assurance services are required to be monitored; this is not the case for consulting services
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Suggested answer: B

The internal audit activity is performing an assessment of an organization's ethics program, and the engagement scope specifies a focus on the training program's design. According to IIA guidance, which of the following questions would be the most relevant?

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Does the training include situations that require an ethical decision?
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Does the training include situations that require an ethical decision?
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B.
What percentage of employees have taken the training?
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What percentage of employees have taken the training?
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C.
What are the results of the employee assessment of the organization's ethical climate?
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What are the results of the employee assessment of the organization's ethical climate?
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D.
Does the instructor provide feedback on the thought process to reach an ethical resolution?
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Does the instructor provide feedback on the thought process to reach an ethical resolution?
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E.
1 and 2.
E.
1 and 2.
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F.
1 and 4.
F.
1 and 4.
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G.
2 and 3.
G.
2 and 3.
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H.
3 and 4.
H.
3 and 4.
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Suggested answer: A
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