IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #27
Which of the following is not a primary purpose for conducting a walk-through during the initial stages of an assurance engagement?
The correct answer is D. To test the adequacy of controls. The primary purposes of a walk-through during the initial stages of an assurance engagement are to help develop process maps (A), determine segregation of duties (B), and identify residual risks (C). Testing the adequacy of controls (D) is generally performed after these…
Question
Which of the following is not a primary purpose for conducting a walk-through during the initial stages of an assurance engagement?
Options
- ATo help develop process maps.
- BTo determine segregation of duties.
- CTo identify residual risks.
- DTo test the adequacy of controls.
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A7% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D89% (41)
Explanation
The primary purposes of a walk-through during the initial stages of an assurance engagement are to help develop process maps (A), determine segregation of duties (B), and identify residual risks (C). Testing the adequacy of controls (D) is generally performed after these initial steps to ensure a thorough understanding of the process and risks involved.
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