IIA-CIA-PART2 · Question #73
A chief audit executive is preparing interview questions for the upcoming recruitment of a senior internal auditor. According to IIA guidance, which of the following attributes shows a candidate's…
The correct answer is D. Curiosity. According to IIA guidance, curiosity is a key attribute that indicates a candidate's ability to probe further when reviewing incidents that have the appearance of misbehavior. Curiosity drives the auditor to ask deeper questions, seek out underlying causes, and thoroughly…
Question
A chief audit executive is preparing interview questions for the upcoming recruitment of a senior internal auditor. According to IIA guidance, which of the following attributes shows a candidate's ability to probe further when reviewing incidents that have the appearance of misbehavior?
Options
- AIntegrity.
- BFlexibility.
- CInitiative.
- DCuriosity.
How the community answered
(43 responses)- A2% (1)
- B7% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D88% (38)
Explanation
According to IIA guidance, curiosity is a key attribute that indicates a candidate's ability to probe further when reviewing incidents that have the appearance of misbehavior. Curiosity drives the auditor to ask deeper questions, seek out underlying causes, and thoroughly investigate anomalies. While integrity (Option A), flexibility (Option B), and initiative (Option C) are important qualities for an internal auditor, curiosity specifically relates to the propensity to investigate and uncover the truth behind incidents.
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