Question 1

An internal auditor has discovered that duplicate payments were made to one vendor Management has recouped the duplicate payments as a corrective action Which of the following describes managements action in this case?

Options :

A : A condition-based action plan

B : A cause-based action plan.

C : A root cause-based action plan.

D : An effect-based action plan.

Answer: D

Question 2

The internal audit activity is currently working on several engagements, including a consulting engagement on the management process in the human resources department. Which of the following actions should the chief audit executive take to most efficiently and effectively ensure the quality of the engagement?

Options :

A : Assign an experienced manager to monitor the whole engagement process.

B : Employ fieldwork peer review to enhance the work quality.

C : Require internal auditors to follow a standardized work program.

D : Personally supervise the engagement

Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely the subject of a periodic report from the chief audit executive to the board

Options :

A : A complete, accurate, and comprehensive account of engagement observations and recommendations.

B : Oversight of the coordination between the internal audit activity and independent outside auditors

C : The internal audit activity-s purpose, authority, responsibility, and performance relative to plan.

D : Management-s assertions regarding the system of internal controls.

Answer: C

Question 4

Which of the following situations is most likely to heighten an internal auditors professional skepticism regarding potential fraud?

Options :

A : A procurement manager does not have the expected academic credentials for his position

B : A salesperson frequently complains about the organization-s policy on sales commissions.

C : The accounts payable supervisor has requested advances against her monthly salary on several occasions

D : A financial accountant is absent from work frequently due to regular medical procedures

Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following best describes why an internal audit activity would consider sending written preliminary observations to the audit client?

Options :

A : Written observations allow for more interpretation.

B : Written observations help the internal auditors express the significance.

C : Written and verbal observations are equally effective.

D : Written observations limit premature agreement

Answer: C

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