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IIA-CIA-Part1 Practice Exam Questions with Answers Essentials of Internal Auditing Certification

Question # 6

Regarding Ihe chief audit executive (CAE). which ot the following is considered an impairment to the independence of the internal audit activity?

A.

The CAE reports administratively to the CEO.

B.

The CAE is asked to submit the liquidation of her travel allowances to human resources for approval.

C.

The CAE's supervisor is responsible for the risk management function.

D.

The CAE is asked to review new procedures before implementation.

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Question # 7

At the beginning of an IT development project key risks were identified and assessed and risk owners were appointed Six months later the IT development team reported that the project Is significantly over budget, it will not be completed on time and key personnel had left the organization. Which of the following risk management practices should be improved for future projects?

A.

Risk response.

B.

Risk assessment

C.

Risk monitoring.

D.

Risk avoidance.

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Question # 8

The largest risks facing an organization should be mitigated by which type of controls?

A.

Entity-level

B.

Activity-level

C.

Transaction-level

D.

Process-level

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Question # 9

Which combination of strategies would provide the best evaluation of the effectiveness of the organization's risk assessment activity?

1. Interview staff at various levels to discuss the organization's objectives, significant risks, and risk appetite.

2. Review board meeting minutes to determine whether the significant risks identified are communicated timely to the board.

3. Evaluate the adequacy and timeliness of management remediation actions by reviewing the control design, testing the controls, and reviewing monitoring procedures.

4. Review the professional development plans of internal audit staff to ensure all are competent to assess the organization's risk assessment activity.

A.

1 and 2 only.

B.

1.2, and 3 only.

C.

1.3. and 4 only.

D.

3 and 4 only.

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Question # 10

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.

B.

1 and 4 only

C.

1, 2, and 3

D.

3 and 4

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Question # 11

Which statement is accurate regarding reporting on the quality assurance and improvement program (OAIP) to conform with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing?

A.

The chief audit executive (CAE) should report all stages of the OAlP's development and key milestones.

B.

The CAE should report only corrective action plans that meet external assessor or stakeholder requirements.

C.

The CAE should establish the form and content of program communication so that it is in alignment with the internal audit activity charter.

D.

The CAE should disclose program details only after both internal and external assessments have been completed.

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Question # 12

The collaborating style for conflict resolution, where the parties promote assertiveness and work together to develop a mutually beneficial solution, is best used in which of the following situations?

A.

Parties are confident of the solution and are ready to defend it.

B.

There is a high level of trust among the parties.

C.

Resolution is time sensitive and a quick decision is necessary.

D.

The issue is more important to one patty than the others.

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Question # 13

Which of the following statements best represents the duo professional care that is required of internal auditor’s?

A.

Internal auditors should perform assurance procedures to ensure that all significant risks are identified.

B.

Internal auditor should not perform consulting engagements for operations for which they had previous responsibilities.

C.

Internal auditors should consider the cost of assurance in relation to the potential benefits.

D.

Internal auditors should device internal audit programs to confirm that the results are accurate.

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Question # 14

Which of the following statements is true regarding reporting results of the quality assurance and improvement program to senior management and the board?

A.

Internal assessments must be reported to the board at least every five years

B.

If supported by assessment results, reporting provides assurance that internal auditors demonstrate conformance with the Code of Ethics

C.

Following the reporting the board must give the internal audit activity five years to correct any deviations

D.

A report, including the results of both internal and external assessments must be provided to the board annually

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Question # 15

An internal audit team was assigned to review the organization’s information security protocol After fieldwork was completed an internal auditor identified an error in the review of security access The error could affect the overall results of the engagement Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the internal auditor?

A.

Proceed with addressing the error and report any corrections to the engagement supervisor during the scheduled exit meeting

B.

Issue the audit report to senior management on schedule but include a disclaimer about the error

C.

Proceed with the scheduled closing of the engagement without consideration of the identified error

D.

Inform the engagement supervisor of the error and allow the supervisor to determine the appropriate action to take

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Question # 16

An Internal auditor accepted a role as an engagement supervisor on a highly specialized and technical engagement for which she did not have the expertise. Which of the following fundamental principles of The IIA's Code of Ethics did she violate?

A.

Objectivity.

B.

Confidentiality.

C.

Competency.

D.

Due professional care.

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Question # 17

According to MA guidance, which of the following is an appropriate role for the internal audit activity?

A.

Coaching management in responding to risks.

B.

Implementing risk responses on management's behalf.

C.

Imposing risk management processes.

D.

Setting the risk appetite.

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Question # 18

An internal auditor assessed that the risk of steel theft at a plant is high. In response, the plant's management introduced a number of controls, including fences around the facility, a metal detector at the entrance, and monthly steel inventory counts. If the controls operate as intended, which of the following outcomes would the internal auditor hope to see?

A.

The inherent risk will be mitigated to a level lower than the residual risk.

B.

The inherent risk will be reduced to an acceptable level.

C.

The residual risk will be reduced to an acceptable level.

D.

The residual risk will be eliminated

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Question # 19

The chief audit executive (CAE) decided to conduct a self-assessment with independent validation. Which of the following is the most likely reason the CAE selected this course of action?

A.

The audit committee requested the self assessment for quality assurance purposes

B.

The staff auditors have the necessary knowledge and experience to conduct the review

C.

The internal audit activity is relatively small in size and is due for an external assessment

D.

The internal audit activity is due for a self-assessment which is specifically required at least once every five years

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Question # 20

Which of the following Code of Ethics principles specifically requires internal auditors to disclose all material facts known to them that, if not disclosed, may distort the reporting of activities under review?

A.

Confidentiality.

B.

Transparency.

C.

Integrity.

D.

Objectivity.

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Question # 21

Which of the following organizational practices is likely to be a part of a corporate social responsibility program?

A.

A mining company practices backfilling and planting trees after mining within an area.

B.

A construction company ensures that its workers are paid at the regulated minimum wage.

C.

A foods manufacturer sources cheap raw materials to generate higher profits for distribution to its employees.

D.

A bank listed on the national stock exchange consistently pays dividends to its shareholders.

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Question # 22

Which of the following is true regarding the auditing of soft controls?

A.

Soft controls should not be audited due to subjectivity issues.

B.

There are no effective tools to use for audits of soft controls.

C.

Traditional testing is less suitable for soft controls assessment.

D.

Management input is the best source for assessment of soft controls.

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Question # 23

Which of the following can be used to minimize employees’ resentment of controls?

A.

Making sure employees are exempt from participating in control creation

B.

Implementing controls without lengthy explanations of their purpose

C.

Developing general constricting controls rather than detailed ones

D.

Not using controls to achieve goals

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Question # 24

Who has the ultimate responsibility of implementing the organization’s governance system?

A.

Stakeholders

B.

The board

C.

The chief executive officer

D.

Internal auditors

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Question # 25

Which of the following is the internal audit activity expected to do with respect to the organization's governance processes?

A.

Formally audit all governance activities.

B.

Provide strategic guidance on the organizational processes to senior management.

C.

Achieve agreement with the board regarding the range of activities, depth of review, and time period to include in the assessment.

D.

Audit against the governance structures and practices widely used in the industry.

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Question # 26

With regard to the internal audit activity's quality assurance and improvement program, which of the following must be reported to the board?

A.

A statement of independence of the organization's internal auditors.

B.

Meeting minutes with the assessment team, if key risks were identified and discussed.

C.

Frequency of the quality assessments being performed.

D.

Summary of previous internal assessments undertaken.

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Question # 27

What is the primary reason a chief audit executive should dedicate time and resources to support continuing professional development of internal audit staff?

A.

To ensure that internal audit staff maintains high overall job satisfaction.

B.

To ensure that internal audit staff acquired continuing professional education credits timely.

C.

To ensure that top risks are mitigated to an acceptance level.

D.

To ensure that internal audit staff have the competency to address high-priority risks.

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Question # 28

Which of the following survey questions would be most effective to identify ethics violations within the organization?

A.

Are the performance targets in your department realistic and attainable?

B.

Do your coworkers have the knowledge, skills, and training needed to perform their job duties?

C.

Does your supervisor comply with laws and regulations affecting the organization?

D.

Do you have sufficient resources, tools, and time to accomplish your work objectives?

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Question # 29

What is an appropriate first step in an internal auditor’s fraud risk assessment to evaluate how the organization manages such risk?

A.

Develop preventive and detective controls

B.

Identify potential fraud scenarios

C.

Assess the impact and likelihood of fraud risks

D.

Determine fraud risk responses

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Question # 30

An internal auditor believes that a weakness exists in the control environment relating to the delegation of authority and responsibility within the management structure. Which of the following actions should the internal auditor first consider in this matter?

A.

Recommend a control change and obtain management support.

B.

Evaluate the potential Impact on related controls.

C.

Address the risk with senior management and the board.

D.

Develop and communicate the scope and evaluation criteria to be used by management.

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Question # 31

Which of the following would best describe a control implemented to detect cash register disbursement fraud in a large retail store?

A.

Separate the duties of processing and authorizing refunds on merchandise

B.

Post signs in the register area prompting customers to ask for and examine their sales receipts

C.

Periodically count the cash in the register and compare it to the expected amount

D.

Use cash registers with internal tapes that are tamper proof and that require a manager to process voids or refunds

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Question # 32

A new chief audit executive realized that the internal audit charter has not been updated in five years and only includes the Core Principles for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, and the Standards. What mandatory component is missing?

A.

Statement of Independence.

B.

Operating Procedures of Internal Auditing.

C.

Definition of Internal Auditing.

D.

Attestation of Quality Assurance.

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Question # 33

Which of the following accurately describes the concept of inherent risk?

A.

Risk factors that exist when controls are in place and operating effectively

B.

Internal risk factors assuming no controls are in place

C.

Risk factors that cannot be mitigated because they are innate to a process

D.

Combination of internal and external risk factors in their pure state assuming no controls are in place

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Question # 34

A chief audit executive (CAE) is concerned that the internal audit activity is not receiving adequate training and continuing education. Which of the following approaches should the CAE take?

A.

Implement a uniform professional development plan for the internal audit activity.

B.

Create a formal development agreement with each individual staff auditor.

C.

Require each internal auditor to obtain the same professional certifications.

D.

Require training and developmental activities that are sponsored by The HA.

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