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A new clerk in the managerial accounting department applied the high-low method and computed the difference between the high and low levels of maintenance costs. Which type of maintenance costs did the clerk determine?

A.
Fixed maintenance costs.
A.
Fixed maintenance costs.
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B.
Variable maintenance costs.
B.
Variable maintenance costs.
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C.
Mixed maintenance costs.
C.
Mixed maintenance costs.
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D.
Indirect maintenance costs.
D.
Indirect maintenance costs.
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Suggested answer: C

An organization with a stable rating, as assessed by International rating agencies, has issued a bond not backed by assets or collateral. Payments of the interests and the principal to bondholders are guaranteed by the organization. Which type of bond did the organization issue?

A.
A sinking fund bond.
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A sinking fund bond.
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B.
A secured bond.
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A secured bond.
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C.
A junk bond.
C.
A junk bond.
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D.
A debenture bond
D.
A debenture bond
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Suggested answer: D

Which of the following is an indicator of liquidity that is more dependable than working capital?

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Acid-test (quick) ratio
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Acid-test (quick) ratio
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B.
Average collection period
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Average collection period
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C.
Current ratio.
C.
Current ratio.
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D.
Inventory turnover.
D.
Inventory turnover.
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Suggested answer: A

Which of the following Issues would be a major concern for internal auditors when using a free software to analyze a third-party vendor's big data?

A.
The ability to use the software with ease to perform the data analysis to meet the engagement objectives.
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The ability to use the software with ease to perform the data analysis to meet the engagement objectives.
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B.
The ability to purchase upgraded features of the software that allow for more In-depth analysis of the big data.
B.
The ability to purchase upgraded features of the software that allow for more In-depth analysis of the big data.
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C.
The ability to ensure that big data entered into the software is secure from potential compromises or loss.
C.
The ability to ensure that big data entered into the software is secure from potential compromises or loss.
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D.
The ability to download the software onto the appropriate computers for use in analyzing the big data.
D.
The ability to download the software onto the appropriate computers for use in analyzing the big data.
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Suggested answer: C

Which of the following attributes of data analytics relates to the growing number of sources from which data is being generated?

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Volume.
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Volume.
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B.
Velocity.
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Velocity.
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C.
Variety.
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Variety.
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D.
Veracity.
D.
Veracity.
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Suggested answer: C

Which of the following statements is true concerning the basic accounting treatment of a partnership?

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The initial investment of each partner should be recorded at book value.
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The initial investment of each partner should be recorded at book value.
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B.
The ownership ratio identifies the basis for dividing net income and net toss.
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The ownership ratio identifies the basis for dividing net income and net toss.
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C.
A partner's capital only changes due to net income or net loss.
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A partner's capital only changes due to net income or net loss.
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D.
The basis for sharing net incomes or net kisses must be fixed.
D.
The basis for sharing net incomes or net kisses must be fixed.
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Suggested answer: A

According to IIA guidance, which of the following is an IT project success factor?

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Streamlined decision-making, rather than building consensus among users.
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Streamlined decision-making, rather than building consensus among users.
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B.
Consideration of the facts, rather than consideration of the emotions displayed by project stakeholders.
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Consideration of the facts, rather than consideration of the emotions displayed by project stakeholders.
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C.
Focus on flexibility and adaptability, rather than use of a formal methodology.
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Focus on flexibility and adaptability, rather than use of a formal methodology.
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D.
Inclusion of critical features, rather than inclusion of an array of supplementary features.
D.
Inclusion of critical features, rather than inclusion of an array of supplementary features.
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Suggested answer: B

An organization buys equity securities for trading purposes and sells them within a short time period.

Which of the following is the correct way to value and report those securities at a financial statement date?

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At fair value with changes reported in the shareholders' equity section.
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At fair value with changes reported in the shareholders' equity section.
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B.
At fair value with changes reported in net income.
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At fair value with changes reported in net income.
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C.
At amortized cost in the income statement.
C.
At amortized cost in the income statement.
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D.
As current assets in the balance sheet
D.
As current assets in the balance sheet
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Suggested answer: B

If an organization has a high amount of working capital compared to the industry average, which of the following is most likely true?

A.
Settlement of short-term obligations may become difficult.
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Settlement of short-term obligations may become difficult.
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B.
Cash may be bed up in items not generating financial value.
B.
Cash may be bed up in items not generating financial value.
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C.
Collection policies of the organization are ineffective.
C.
Collection policies of the organization are ineffective.
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D.
The organization is efficient in using assets to generate revenue.
D.
The organization is efficient in using assets to generate revenue.
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Suggested answer: B

An IT auditor is evaluating IT controls of a newly purchased information system. The auditor discovers that logging is not configured al database and application levels. Operational management explains that they do not have enough personnel to manage the logs and they see no benefit in keeping logs. Which of the fallowing responses best explains risks associated with insufficient or absent logging practices?

A.
The organization will be unable to develop preventative actions based on analytics.
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The organization will be unable to develop preventative actions based on analytics.
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B.
The organization will not be able to trace and monitor the activities of database administers.
B.
The organization will not be able to trace and monitor the activities of database administers.
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C.
The organization will be unable to determine why intrusions and cyber incidents took place.
C.
The organization will be unable to determine why intrusions and cyber incidents took place.
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D.
The organization will be unable to upgrade the system to newer versions.
D.
The organization will be unable to upgrade the system to newer versions.
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Suggested answer: C
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