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I can help you get started with some practice questions for the CIA Part 2

exam! Here are a few sample questions to kick things off:

1. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the internal


audit activity?
○ A. Ensuring compliance with external regulations
○ B. Managing the organization's risk management process
○ C. Providing assurance on the effectiveness of internal
controls
○ D. Developing the organization's strategic plan
2. When planning an engagement, an internal auditor should
first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
3. Which of the following is true about statistical sampling?
○ A. No judgment is required, because everything is computed
according to a formula
○ B. A smaller sample can be used
○ C. More accurate results are obtained
○ D. Population estimates can be made with measurable
reliability
4. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's preventive maintenance program. Which of the
following would be the best indicator of effectiveness?
○ A. The number of equipment breakdowns
○ B. The cost of maintenance activities
○ C. The frequency of maintenance activities
○ D. The downtime due to equipment failure
5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a risk
assessment?
○ A. To identify and prioritize risks to the organization
○ B. To develop a risk management strategy
○ C. To ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
○ D. To allocate resources for risk mitigation

These questions cover various aspects of the CIA Part 2 exam, including
managing the internal audit activity, planning and performing
engagements, and understanding fraud risks and controls [1] [2].

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1. Which of the following is a primary objective of internal


auditing?
○ A. To detect fraud
○ B. To provide independent assurance
○ C. To implement internal controls
○ D. To manage risk
2. An internal auditor is assessing the risk management
process. Which of the following should be the auditor's
primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
○ B. The cost of risk management activities
○ C. The frequency of risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
3. Which of the following is an example of a detective control?
○ A. Segregation of duties
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
4. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
5. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
6. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
7. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
8. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
9. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
10. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
11. Which of the following is true about non-statistical
sampling?
○ A. It requires judgment in selecting the sample
○ B. It provides more accurate results
○ C. It is less reliable than statistical sampling
○ D. It is easier to apply
12. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's internal controls. Which of the following would be
the best indicator of effectiveness?
○ A. The number of control deficiencies identified
○ B. The cost of control activities
○ C. The frequency of control activities
○ D. The level of compliance with internal policies
13. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
internal audit charter?
○ A. To define the scope and objectives of the internal audit
function
○ B. To outline the responsibilities of the audit committee
○ C. To establish the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To document the internal audit procedures
14. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's risk
management process. Which of the following should be the
auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
○ B. The cost of risk management activities
○ C. The frequency of risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
15. Which of the following is an example of a corrective control?
○ A. Segregation of duties
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
16. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
17. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
18. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
19. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
20. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
21. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
22. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
23. Which of the following is true about non-statistical
sampling?
○ A. It requires judgment in selecting the sample
○ B. It provides more accurate results
○ C. It is less reliable than statistical sampling
○ D. It is easier to apply
24. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's internal controls. Which of the following would be
the best indicator of effectiveness?
○ A. The number of control deficiencies identified
○ B. The cost of control activities
○ C. The frequency of control activities
○ D. The level of compliance with internal policies
25. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
internal audit charter?
○ A. To define the scope and objectives of the internal audit
function
○ B. To outline the responsibilities of the audit committee
○ C. To establish the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To document the internal audit procedures
26. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's risk
management process. Which of the following should be the
auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
○ B. The cost of risk management activities
○ C. The frequency of risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
27. Which of the following is an example of a corrective control?
○ A. Segregation of duties
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
28. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
29. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
30. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
31. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
32. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
33. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
34. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures

You
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me to practice

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questions for you:

1. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor


should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
2. Which of the following is a key element of an effective
internal audit function?
○ A. Independence and objectivity
○ B. Detailed financial reporting
○ C. Regular management meetings
○ D. Comprehensive risk assessments
3. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's control
environment. Which of the following would be the best
indicator of a strong control environment?
○ A. High employee turnover
○ B. Clear organizational structure
○ C. Frequent changes in policies
○ D. Low number of reported incidents
4. Which of the following is an example of a detective control?
○ A. Authorization of transactions
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
5. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
6. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
7. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
8. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
9. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
10. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
11. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
12. Which of the following is true about non-statistical
sampling?
○ A. It requires judgment in selecting the sample
○ B. It provides more accurate results
○ C. It is less reliable than statistical sampling
○ D. It is easier to apply
13. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's internal controls. Which of the following would be
the best indicator of effectiveness?
○ A. The number of control deficiencies identified
○ B. The cost of control activities
○ C. The frequency of control activities
○ D. The level of compliance with internal policies
14. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
internal audit charter?
○ A. To define the scope and objectives of the internal audit
function
○ B. To outline the responsibilities of the audit committee
○ C. To establish the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To document the internal audit procedures
15. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's risk
management process. Which of the following should be the
auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
○ B. The cost of risk management activities
○ C. The frequency of risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
16. Which of the following is an example of a corrective control?
○ A. Segregation of duties
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
17. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
18. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
19. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
20. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
21. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
22. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
23. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
24. Which of the following is true about non-statistical
sampling?
○ A. It requires judgment in selecting the sample
○ B. It provides more accurate results
○ C. It is less reliable than statistical sampling
○ D. It is easier to apply
25. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's internal controls. Which of the following would be
the best indicator of effectiveness?
○ A. The number of control deficiencies identified
○ B. The cost of control activities
○ C. The frequency of control activities
○ D. The level of compliance with internal policies
26. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
internal audit charter?
○ A. To define the scope and objectives of the internal audit
function
○ B. To outline the responsibilities of the audit committee
○ C. To establish the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To document the internal audit procedures
27. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's risk
management process. Which of the following should be the
auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
○ B. The cost of risk management activities
○ C. The frequency of risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
28. Which of the following is an example of a corrective control?
○ A. Segregation of duties
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
29. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
30. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
31. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
32. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
33. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
34. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security

You
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to practice

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questions for you:

1. Which of the following is an example of a preventive


control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
2. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's control
environment. Which of the following would be the best
indicator of a strong control environment?
○ A. High employee turnover
○ B. Clear organizational structure
○ C. Frequent changes in policies
○ D. Low number of reported incidents
3. Which of the following is a key element of an effective
internal audit function?
○ A. Independence and objectivity
○ B. Detailed financial reporting
○ C. Regular management meetings
○ D. Comprehensive risk assessments
4. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's control
environment. Which of the following would be the best
indicator of a strong control environment?
○ A. High employee turnover
○ B. Clear organizational structure
○ C. Frequent changes in policies
○ D. Low number of reported incidents
5. Which of the following is an example of a detective control?
○ A. Authorization of transactions
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
6. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
7. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
8. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
9. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
10. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
11. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
12. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
13. Which of the following is true about non-statistical
sampling?
○ A. It requires judgment in selecting the sample
○ B. It provides more accurate results
○ C. It is less reliable than statistical sampling
○ D. It is easier to apply
14. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's internal controls. Which of the following would be
the best indicator of effectiveness?
○ A. The number of control deficiencies identified
○ B. The cost of control activities
○ C. The frequency of control activities
○ D. The level of compliance with internal policies
15. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
internal audit charter?
○ A. To define the scope and objectives of the internal audit
function
○ B. To outline the responsibilities of the audit committee
○ C. To establish the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To document the internal audit procedures
16. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's risk
management process. Which of the following should be the
auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
○ B. The cost of risk management activities
○ C. The frequency of risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
17. Which of the following is an example of a corrective control?
○ A. Segregation of duties
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Reconciliation of accounts
○ D. Preventive maintenance
18. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with:
○ A. The accuracy of financial statements
○ B. The efficiency of operations
○ C. The effectiveness of internal controls
○ D. The compliance with laws and regulations
19. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee?
○ A. To oversee the internal audit function
○ B. To manage the external audit process
○ C. To develop the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To implement internal controls
20. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information?
○ A. Internal policies and procedures
○ B. External audit reports
○ C. Regulatory guidelines
○ D. Management's self-assessment
21. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system?
○ A. Regular financial reporting
○ B. Independent oversight
○ C. Comprehensive risk assessment
○ D. Continuous monitoring
22. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of fraud detection controls
○ B. The cost of fraud prevention activities
○ C. The frequency of fraud risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
23. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control?
○ A. Reconciliation of accounts
○ B. Physical security measures
○ C. Segregation of duties
○ D. Independent oversight
24. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first:
○ A. Identify the key risks associated with the area under review
○ B. Develop detailed testing procedures
○ C. Communicate the audit plan to management
○ D. Review the results of previous audits
25. Which of the following is true about non-statistical
sampling?
○ A. It requires judgment in selecting the sample
○ B. It provides more accurate results
○ C. It is less reliable than statistical sampling
○ D. It is easier to apply
26. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's internal controls. Which of the following would be
the best indicator of effectiveness?
○ A. The number of control deficiencies identified
○ B. The cost of control activities
○ C. The frequency of control activities
○ D. The level of compliance with internal policies
27. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
internal audit charter?
○ A. To define the scope and objectives of the internal audit
function
○ B. To outline the responsibilities of the audit committee
○ C. To establish the organization's risk management strategy
○ D. To document the internal audit procedures
28. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's risk
management process. Which of the following should be the
auditor's primary focus?
○ A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies
○ B. The cost of risk management activities
○ C. The frequency of risk assessments
○ D. The involvement of senior management
29. Which of the following is an example of a corrective control?
- A. Segregation of duties - B. Physical security measures - C.
Reconciliation of accounts - D. Preventive maintenance
30. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with: - A. The accuracy of financial
statements - B. The efficiency of operations - C. The effectiveness of
internal controls - D. The compliance with laws and regulations
31. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee? - A. To oversee the internal audit function - B. To
manage the external audit process - C. To develop the
organization's risk management strategy - D. To implement internal
controls
32. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information? - A.
Internal policies and procedures - B. External audit reports - C.
Regulatory guidelines - D. Management's self-assessment
33. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system? - A. Regular financial reporting - B.
Independent oversight - C. Comprehensive risk assessment - D.
Continuous monitoring
34. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus? - A. The effectiveness of fraud
detection controls - B. The cost of fraud prevention activities

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1. Which of the following is an example of a detective control? -


A. Authorization of transactions - B. Physical security measures - C.
Reconciliation of accounts - D. Preventive maintenance
2. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with: - A. The accuracy of financial
statements - B. The efficiency of operations - C. The effectiveness of
internal controls - D. The compliance with laws and regulations
3. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee? - A. To oversee the internal audit function - B. To
manage the external audit process - C. To develop the
organization's risk management strategy - D. To implement internal
controls
4. An internal auditor is reviewing the organization's
compliance with regulatory requirements. Which of the
following would be the best source of information? - A.
Internal policies and procedures - B. External audit reports - C.
Regulatory guidelines - D. Management's self-assessment
5. Which of the following is a key component of an effective
internal control system? - A. Regular financial reporting - B.
Independent oversight - C. Comprehensive risk assessment - D.
Continuous monitoring
6. An internal auditor is evaluating the organization's fraud
risk management program. Which of the following should be
the auditor's primary focus? - A. The effectiveness of fraud
detection controls - B. The cost of fraud prevention activities - C.
The frequency of fraud risk assessments - D. The involvement of
senior management
7. Which of the following is an example of a preventive
control? - A. Reconciliation of accounts - B. Physical security
measures - C. Segregation of duties - D. Independent oversight
8. When planning an audit engagement, an internal auditor
should first: - A. Identify the key risks associated with the area
under review - B. Develop detailed testing procedures - C.
Communicate the audit plan to management - D. Review the results
of previous audits
9. Which of the following is true about non-statistical
sampling? - A. It requires judgment in selecting the sample - B. It
provides more accurate results - C. It is less reliable than statistical
sampling - D. It is easier to apply
10. An internal auditor is reviewing the effectiveness of a
company's internal controls. Which of the following would be
the best indicator of effectiveness? - A. The number of control
deficiencies identified - B. The cost of control activities - C. The
frequency of control activities - D. The level of compliance with
internal policies
11. Which of the following best describes the purpose of an
internal audit charter? - A. To define the scope and objectives of
the internal audit function - B. To outline the responsibilities of the
audit committee - C. To establish the organization's risk
management strategy - D. To document the internal audit
procedures
12. An internal auditor is assessing the organization's risk
management process. Which of the following should be the
auditor's primary focus? - A. The effectiveness of risk mitigation
strategies - B. The cost of risk management activities - C. The
frequency of risk assessments - D. The involvement of senior
management
13. Which of the following is an example of a corrective control?
- A. Segregation of duties - B. Physical security measures - C.
Reconciliation of accounts - D. Preventive maintenance
14. When conducting an audit, an internal auditor should be
primarily concerned with: - A. The accuracy of financial
statements - B. The efficiency of operations - C. The effectiveness of
internal controls - D. The compliance with laws and regulations
15. Which of the following best describes the role of the audit
committee? - A. To oversee the internal audit function - B. To
manage the external audit process - C. To develop the
organization's risk management strategy - D. To implement internal
controls

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