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IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #13

An internal control questionnaire would be most appropriate in which of the following situations?

The correct answer is B. Testing controls in decentralized offices. An internal control questionnaire is most appropriate in situations where controls need to be assessed across decentralized offices. This tool helps gather consistent information on the presence and effectiveness of controls in multiple locations, ensuring a standardized…

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Question

An internal control questionnaire would be most appropriate in which of the following situations?

Options

  • ATesting controls where operating procedures vary.
  • BTesting controls in decentralized offices.
  • CTesting controls in high risk areas.
  • DTesting controls in areas with high control failure rates.

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    92% (49)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

An internal control questionnaire is most appropriate in situations where controls need to be assessed across decentralized offices. This tool helps gather consistent information on the presence and effectiveness of controls in multiple locations, ensuring a standardized approach to control assessment. It allows for efficient data collection and comparison, which is critical in decentralized environments where processes and controls may vary.

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#internal control questionnaire#audit tools#decentralized offices#control testing

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