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IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #268

An internal audit intends to create a risk and control matrix to better understand the organization's complex manufacturing process. With which of the following approaches would the auditor most…

The correct answer is D. Conduct a walk-through of all related activates. When creating a risk and control matrix to understand a complex manufacturing process, the internal auditor should start by conducting a walk-through of all related activities. This approach allows the auditor to observe the processes in action, understand the flow of…

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Question

An internal audit intends to create a risk and control matrix to better understand the organization's complex manufacturing process. With which of the following approaches would the auditor most likely start?

Options

  • AAssess management responses to key risk exposures
  • BAnalyze the costs and benefits of key controls
  • CEvaluate the design adequacy of known controls
  • DConduct a walk-through of all related activates

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    14% (5)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    77% (27)

Explanation

When creating a risk and control matrix to understand a complex manufacturing process, the internal auditor should start by conducting a walk-through of all related activities. This approach allows the auditor to observe the processes in action, understand the flow of transactions, and identify key controls and risks. A walk-through provides a comprehensive understanding of the operational context, which is essential for developing an accurate and effective risk and control

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