Which of the following are some of the requirements of the quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP)?

Question

Options

• AThe OAIP should be conducted at least once every three years, and must be performed by an
• BThe OAIP should be conducted on an ongoing basis, and can be completed as a self-assessment,
• Che QAIP should include both internal assessments performed by staff and external assessments
• DThe OAIP should be performed with scoping limitations established by the board.

• A
  74% (31)
• B
  7% (3)
• C
  5% (2)
• D
  14% (6)

Explanation

Option A as stated contains a factual error that's worth flagging before you memorize it. Per the IIA's International Standards (Standard 1312), external assessments must be conducted at least once every five years - not three - by a qualified, independent assessor from outside the organization. This makes the "three years" in option A incorrect per actual IIA Standards.

Why the other options are problematic:

• Option B is partially true (ongoing internal monitoring is correct) but incomplete or misleading as written - the QAIP is not simply "completed" as a self-assessment alone
• Option C is actually the most accurate statement: the QAIP must include both ongoing internal assessments and periodic external assessments - this aligns directly with Standards 1311 and 1312
• Option D is wrong because external assessments must be free of scoping limitations; the board does not set restrictions on the QAIP scope

Note for exam takers: This question appears to have an error - option C better reflects IIA Standards than A does. If this is from a specific exam prep provider, verify against the IIA's IPPF directly. The key rule to remember is "5-year external, ongoing internal" - external assessments every five years by an independent outside party, internal assessments continuously.

If your exam source insists A is correct, it may be using outdated or incorrect material.

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