An internal auditor has been asked to join a project team to help design controls in a software application to address specific risks that have been identified by the team Which of the following…

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Options

• AFacilitate a control assessment to ensure all application risks were appropriately identified
• BAdvise the project team on how to develop effective controls
• CDirect the project team to implement the appropriate controls within the software application
• DProvide assurance that the design of the controls will mitigate the identified application risks

• A
  6% (1)
• B
  69% (11)
• C
  19% (3)
• D
  6% (1)

Explanation

When an internal auditor is asked to join a project team to help design controls in a software application, the most appropriate action is to advise the project team on how to develop effective controls. This advisory role ensures that the internal auditor provides expert guidance on control design without becoming directly responsible for implementation, maintaining their independence and objectivity. This approach allows the internal auditor to contribute valuable insights while ensuring that controls are properly integrated into the application.

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