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Which of the following is a primary benefit of implementing a governance risk management and compliance framework within an organization?

A.
Fewer internal audits
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Fewer internal audits
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B.
More effective interviews
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More effective interviews
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C.
Automated risk management strategy tools
C.
Automated risk management strategy tools
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D.
Reduced assurance costs
D.
Reduced assurance costs
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following actions best demonstrates an internal auditor exercising due professional care?

A.
Testing an entire population, even when a sample would suffice
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Testing an entire population, even when a sample would suffice
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B.
Using technology and data analysis techniques for efficiency
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Using technology and data analysis techniques for efficiency
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C.
Enhancing knowledge, skills, and other competencies through professional development
C.
Enhancing knowledge, skills, and other competencies through professional development
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D.
Establishing audit objectives, performing audit tests, and implementing missing controls
D.
Establishing audit objectives, performing audit tests, and implementing missing controls
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following is true regarding risk analysis?

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Impact and likelihood should be assessed together.
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Impact and likelihood should be assessed together.
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B.
Impact and likelihood should be given equal consideration by the internal auditor.
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Impact and likelihood should be given equal consideration by the internal auditor.
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C.
Impact and likelihood should be measured using quantitative methods.
C.
Impact and likelihood should be measured using quantitative methods.
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D.
Impact and likelihood should be used to determine risk response.
D.
Impact and likelihood should be used to determine risk response.
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Suggested answer: A

According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is true with regard to the chief audit executive's (CAE's) responsibility for conducting a self-assessment of the internal audit activity?

1 The CAE should select an independent reviewer or review team to perform sufficient tests of the self-assessment to validate the results 2 The CAE should validate results by engaging experienced audit professionals from a separate internal audit activity outside of the organization to reperform all of the tests conducted for the assessment 3. The CAE should select independent, nonaudit professionals who are knowledgeable about the organization and the industry in which it operates to assist with performing the self-assessment 4. The CAE may consider performing a self-assessment with independent external validation in Iieu of performing a full external assessment

A.
1 and 2 only.
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1 and 2 only.
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B.
1 and 4 only
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1 and 4 only
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C.
1, 2, and 3
C.
1, 2, and 3
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D.
3 and 4
D.
3 and 4
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Suggested answer: B

An organization s board of directors has decided that the internal audit activity must have greater access to different pans of the organization in order to perform their assurance work effectively Which of !he following areas is the board seeking to improve by making this change?

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Internal audit authority.
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Internal audit authority.
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B.
Internal audit reporting structure.
B.
Internal audit reporting structure.
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C.
Internal audit independence and objectivity.
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Internal audit independence and objectivity.
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D.
Internal audit interaction with the board
D.
Internal audit interaction with the board
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Suggested answer: A

According to HA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding the internal audit activity's quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP)?

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Internal assessments rely solely on the review of completed audit engagements for demonstrated performance
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Internal assessments rely solely on the review of completed audit engagements for demonstrated performance
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B.
The chief audit executive is responsible for assessing the suitability and competence of an external assessor.
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The chief audit executive is responsible for assessing the suitability and competence of an external assessor.
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C.
QAIP results must first be discussed with the board and approval obtained for distribution to senior management
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QAIP results must first be discussed with the board and approval obtained for distribution to senior management
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D.
At the board's discretion, the frequency of external assessments can exceed the five-year guideline
D.
At the board's discretion, the frequency of external assessments can exceed the five-year guideline
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following is an example of the chief audit executive (CAE) demonstrating due professional care?

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The CAE relies on CAEs in other organizations to understand how due professional care should be executed in her internal audit activity
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The CAE relies on CAEs in other organizations to understand how due professional care should be executed in her internal audit activity
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B.
The CAE meets with the board of directors on a quarterly basis to provide a status update.
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The CAE meets with the board of directors on a quarterly basis to provide a status update.
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C.
The CAE assesses the audit staff's knowledge and skills annually to determine whether additional resources are needed to fulfill the internal audit plan.
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The CAE assesses the audit staff's knowledge and skills annually to determine whether additional resources are needed to fulfill the internal audit plan.
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D.
The CAE provides absolute assurance to line management during each eternal audit engagement
D.
The CAE provides absolute assurance to line management during each eternal audit engagement
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Suggested answer: B

An electrician visits a client to assess the scope of work. After the visit, the sales office compiles and sends the client a proposal based on the electrician's estimation and approved price list. The internal auditor notices that in the last six months, the number of cancelled proposals has increased substantially. Which of the following is a fraud risk scenario that the auditor should consider in this situation?

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Some electricians may be offering clients opportunities for reduced fees if they pay with cash.
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Some electricians may be offering clients opportunities for reduced fees if they pay with cash.
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B.
There is a new competitor in the area who offers better prices.
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There is a new competitor in the area who offers better prices.
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C.
Sales representatives may be manipulating the proposals to include additional costs.
C.
Sales representatives may be manipulating the proposals to include additional costs.
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D.
An unauthorized person may be modifying client data and cancelling the proposals.
D.
An unauthorized person may be modifying client data and cancelling the proposals.
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Suggested answer: A

Which type(s) of assessments in an internal audit activity's quality assurance and improvement program requires ongoing monitoring to evaluate internal audit activity's efficiency and effectiveness?

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Neither internal nor external assessment
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Neither internal nor external assessment
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B.
internal assessment
B.
internal assessment
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C.
Both internal and external assessment
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Both internal and external assessment
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D.
External assessment
D.
External assessment
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Suggested answer: B

Which of the following demonstrates that the internal audit activity exercises due professional care?

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Supervisors provide feedback to internal auditors after workpapers are reviewed
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Supervisors provide feedback to internal auditors after workpapers are reviewed
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B.
A self-assessment is conducted through the quality assurance and improvement program every five years
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A self-assessment is conducted through the quality assurance and improvement program every five years
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C.
Internal auditors are required to give absolute assurance of regulatory compliance
C.
Internal auditors are required to give absolute assurance of regulatory compliance
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D.
The chief audit executive reports functionally to the board
D.
The chief audit executive reports functionally to the board
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Suggested answer: A
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