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Which of the following would be the most effective fraud prevention control?

A.
Email alert sent to management for checks issued over $100,000.
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Email alert sent to management for checks issued over $100,000.
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B.
Installation of a video surveillance system in a warehouse prone to inventory loss.
B.
Installation of a video surveillance system in a warehouse prone to inventory loss.
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C.
New hire training to explain fraud and employee misconduct.
C.
New hire training to explain fraud and employee misconduct.
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D.
Daily report that identifies unsuccessful system log-in attempts
D.
Daily report that identifies unsuccessful system log-in attempts
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Suggested answer: C

At a conference, an interna! auditor presented a new computer-assisted audit technique developed by his organization. The presentation included sample data derived from performing audit engagements for the organization. Travel costs were paid by the conference organizers, and the trip was approved by the chief audit executive (CAE).

However, neither management nor the CAE was aware that the internal auditor would be making a presentation based on work completed for the organization. According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is most relevant regarding the actions of the auditor?

A.
The auditor did not violate the standard of objectivity because the presentation had no impact on the organization.
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The auditor did not violate the standard of objectivity because the presentation had no impact on the organization.
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B.
The auditor violated the principle of confidentiality by disclosing information about the organization without approval.
B.
The auditor violated the principle of confidentiality by disclosing information about the organization without approval.
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C.
The auditor should have obtained permission before using the material, but did not violate the IIA Code of Ethics or Standards,
C.
The auditor should have obtained permission before using the material, but did not violate the IIA Code of Ethics or Standards,
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D.
The auditor breached the conflict of interest standard by accepting payment for travel costs
D.
The auditor breached the conflict of interest standard by accepting payment for travel costs
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Suggested answer: C

The board of a newly established organization was discussing the contents of the draft internal audit charter One board member suggested adding to the charter an obligation for the internal audit activity to develop controls in business procedures. The board member explained that the new organization needs professional-level developers, internal auditors have the necessary skills and competencies, and the internal audit activity is well positioned to assume this responsibility. Which of the following would be a potential concern if the board member's suggestion is adopted?

A.
Due professional care.
A.
Due professional care.
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B.
Internal audit objectivity.
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Internal audit objectivity.
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C.
Risk management assurance.
C.
Risk management assurance.
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D.
Professional development.
D.
Professional development.
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Suggested answer: A

In an assurance engagement focused on the adequacy of organizationwide risk management practices, which of the following best describes a primary area of interest for the engagement?

A.
The effectiveness of process-level and transaction-level controls.
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The effectiveness of process-level and transaction-level controls.
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B.
Conflicts of interest within the organizational structure of the senior management.
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Conflicts of interest within the organizational structure of the senior management.
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C.
The alignment of management decisions with the level of risk the organization is willing to accept.
C.
The alignment of management decisions with the level of risk the organization is willing to accept.
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D.
The actions of upper management in response to the internal audit activity's reporting
D.
The actions of upper management in response to the internal audit activity's reporting
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Suggested answer: C

Which of the following documents would promote objectivity within an organization's internal audit activity?

A.
Internal audit charter.
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Internal audit charter.
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B.
Internal audit manual.
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Internal audit manual.
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C.
Audit committee charter
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Audit committee charter
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D.
Human resources employee handbook.
D.
Human resources employee handbook.
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Suggested answer: B

According to NA guidance, which of the following provides the best evidence of conformance with the Standards with respect to the proficiency required of the internal audit activity?

A.
Discussions with the chief audit executive.
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Discussions with the chief audit executive.
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B.
A listing of employee profiles and certifications.
B.
A listing of employee profiles and certifications.
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C.
Inquiry of external auditors.
C.
Inquiry of external auditors.
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D.
Validation by human resources.
D.
Validation by human resources.
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Suggested answer: B

An internal auditor believes that the internal audit activity's independence is impaired. Which of the following actions should the internal auditor take first?

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Report the impairment to senior management
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Report the impairment to senior management
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B.
Discuss the impairment with the audit manager
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Discuss the impairment with the audit manager
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C.
Ascertain the best approach to disclose the impairment.
C.
Ascertain the best approach to disclose the impairment.
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D.
Decide on the extent of impact of the impairment
D.
Decide on the extent of impact of the impairment
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Suggested answer: C

Management assessed the organization's risk of expanding operations into a new, but volatile, region and began looking for a compatible local partner to manage sales and distribution. Which of the following best describes this risk management technique?

A.
Avoidance.
A.
Avoidance.
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B.
Acceptance.
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Acceptance.
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C.
Reduction.
C.
Reduction.
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D.
Sharing
D.
Sharing
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Suggested answer: C

In which of the following ways could stakeholders be engaged in corporate social responsibility efforts?

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Investigation of health and safety incidents.
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Investigation of health and safety incidents.
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B.
Auditing of controls and management systems.
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Auditing of controls and management systems.
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C.
Communication of disclosures and external reporting,
C.
Communication of disclosures and external reporting,
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D.
Involvement in focus groups and complaint management
D.
Involvement in focus groups and complaint management
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Suggested answer: C

According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding reporting the results of the quality assurance and improvement program?

A.
Results of internal assessments need to be reported to the board at least once every five years.
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Results of internal assessments need to be reported to the board at least once every five years.
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B.
The external assessor must present the findings from the external assessment to senior management and the board upon completion.
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The external assessor must present the findings from the external assessment to senior management and the board upon completion.
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C.
Deficiencies within the internal audit activity must be reported to the board as soon as they are noted.
C.
Deficiencies within the internal audit activity must be reported to the board as soon as they are noted.
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D.
Results of ongoing monitoring of the internal audit activity's performance must be reported to senior management and the board at least annually
D.
Results of ongoing monitoring of the internal audit activity's performance must be reported to senior management and the board at least annually
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Suggested answer: D
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