Which of the following is most likely to result in the impairment of independence for the internal audit activity?

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The CAE performs an audit of a functional area that is also under the CAE's oversight.

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The chief audit executive (CAE) has a dual reporting relationship within the organization.

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The CAE has unrestricted access to information throughout the organization and to the board.

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The board is involved in decisions to hire or remove the CAE and in drafting and approving an internal audit charter.

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