IIA-CIA-PART2 Exam Questions
462 real IIA-CIA-PART2 exam questions with expert-verified answers and explanations. Page 9 of 10.
- Question #401Planning the Engagement
Which type of assurance engagement is conducted to determine whether a process or area is performing as intended, accomplishing its objectives, and doing so in an efficient and eco...
operational auditaudit typesefficiency and effectivenessengagement objectives - Question #402Performing the Engagement
According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding audit workpapers?
audit workpapersdocumentation standardsprofessional developmentworkpaper policies - Question #403Performing the Engagement
According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements about analytical procedures is true?
analytical proceduresaudit evidenceexpectation comparisondata analysis - Question #404Planning the Engagement
According to IIA guidance, which of the following typically serves as the basis for an engagement work program?
engagement work programaudit objectivesscopeengagement planning - Question #405Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress
According to the International Professional Practices Framework, which of the following is an appropriate reason for issuing an interim report? 1. To keep management informed of au...
interim reportsengagement communicationscope changesIPPF reporting - Question #406Performing the Engagement
An internal auditor is using computer-assisted audit techniques to examine employee expenses across several divisions of the organization. Which of the following is true in this si...
computer-assisted audit techniquesfraud detectionfull population testingexpense analysis - Question #407Planning the Engagement
Which of the following is the next step in understanding a business process once an internal auditor has identified the process?
business process analysisprocess goalsprocess documentationengagement planning - Question #408Managing the Internal Audit Activity
Which of the following offers the best explanation of why the auditor in charge would assign a junior auditor to complete a complex part of the audit engagement?
staff assignmentprofessional developmentengagement supervisionaudit staffing - Question #409Performing the Engagement
Which of the following sources of audit evidence is most reliable?
audit evidence reliabilitydirect evidencethird-party evidenceevidence sources - Question #410Planning the Engagement
Which of the following would most likely form part of the engagement scope?
engagement scopescope definitionaudit objectivestransaction boundaries - Question #411Performing the Engagement
While reviewing the workpapers and draft report from an audit engagement, the chief audit executive (CAE) found that an important compensating control had not been considered adequ...
compensating controlscontrol weaknessworkpaper documentationaudit findings - Question #412Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress
According to IIA guidance, which of the following should be a primary objective for an internal auditor who is conducting an exit conference?
exit conferenceaudit conclusionsengagement communicationaccuracy of findings - Question #413Performing the Engagement
Which of the following actions is the most appropriate response for an internal auditor to take when a significant risk is identified during a consulting engagement?
consulting engagementsignificant risk reportingCAE responsibilitiesrisk identification - Question #414Performing the Engagement
Which of the following is a true statement regarding the use of flowcharts as an audit tool?
flowchartsprocess documentationaudit toolslinear process limitations - Question #415Managing the Internal Audit Activity
The audit plan requires a review of the testing procedures used in pre-production of a large information system prior to its live launch. If the chief audit executive (CAE) is unce...
independenceexternal service providersknowledge requirementsCAE responsibilities - Question #416Managing the Internal Audit Activity
Which of the following internal audit activity staffing models has the disadvantage that auditors are always new and in training?
staffing modelsrotational modelaudit staff developmentcareer model - Question #417Managing the Internal Audit Activity
Which of the following is an example of a properly supervised engagement?
engagement supervisionsupervisory responsibilitiesaudit objectivesquality assurance - Question #418Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress
During a review of the organization's waste management processes, the internal auditor discovered that wastewater is being disposed of inappropriately. The auditor's recommendation...
follow-up processmanagement acceptance of riskCAE escalationunimplemented recommendations - Question #419Performing the Engagement
Which of the following methodologies consists of the internal auditor holding individual meetings with different people, asking them the same questions, and aggregating the results...
structured interviewsinformation gathering techniquesaudit methodologyinterview aggregation - Question #420Planning the Engagement
Which phase of an audit engagement is typically the most effective time for an internal auditor to develop a risk and control matrix?
risk and control matrixengagement planningwork program developmentplanning phase timing - Question #421Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
The internal audit activity has requested that new vendor information be summarized once per week in a single report, and that all invoices each week for these vendors be automatic...
continuous auditingaudit automationcomputerized audit techniquesvendor monitoring - Question #422Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
Which of the following is critical to the success of an effective interview?
interview techniquesrapport buildingaudit communicationinformation gathering - Question #423Communicating Results and Monitoring Progress
Which of the following is essential for ensuring that the internal audit activity's findings and recommendations receive adequate consideration?
follow-up proceduresmanagement action planaudit recommendationsmonitoring progress - Question #424Planning the Internal Audit Engagement
According to IIA guidance, which of the following steps should precede the development of audit engagement objectives?
engagement planningrisk assessmentaudit objectivesengagement lifecycle - Question #425Managing the Internal Audit Activity
According to IIA guidance, which of the following activities are typically primary objectives of engagement supervision?
engagement supervisionaudit managementengagement programstaff development - Question #426Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
An internal auditor completed a test of 30 randomly selected accounts. For five of the accounts selected, the auditor was unable to find supporting documentation in the normal plac...
audit samplingmissing documentationsample exceptionsaudit evidence - Question #427Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
According to the theory of constraints, which of the following is most influenced by various bottlenecks the organization encounters?
theory of constraintsbottlenecksprofitabilityoperations management - Question #428Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
Which of the following internal audit activities is performed in the design evaluation phase?
control design evaluationaudit phasessegregation of dutiesinternal controls - Question #429Communicating Results and Monitoring Progress
If there is a significant error or omission in the final audit report that was communicated to management, which of the following is the key action for the internal audit activity?
audit report correctionreport redistributioncommunication qualityaudit reporting - Question #430Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
Which of the following would be the most reliable source of documentary evidence?
audit evidencedocumentary evidenceevidence reliabilityconfirmation letters - Question #431Planning the Internal Audit Engagement
In addition to gathering information, which of the following is a primary objective of a client interview conducted during the planning stage of an audit engagement?
client interviewsaudit planningrapport buildingengagement objectives - Question #432Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
An internal audit activity has to confirm the validity of the activities reported by a grantee that received a charitable contribution from the organization. Which of the following...
grant auditingon-site verificationaudit objectivescharitable contributions - Question #433Communicating Results and Monitoring Progress
An examination of the accounts payable function evidenced multiple findings with respect to segregation of duties. After management's response and action plan are received and docu...
follow-up proceduresmanagement action planaudit findingsaccounts payable - Question #434Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
Internal auditors map a process by documenting the steps in the process, which provides a framework for understanding. Which of the following is a reason to use narrative memoranda...
narrative memorandaprocess documentationaudit workpapersprocess mapping - Question #435Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
An internal auditor plans to conduct a walk-through to evaluate the control design of a process. Which of the following techniques is the auditor most likely to use?
walk-throughcontrol design evaluationinquiryobservation - Question #436Managing the Internal Audit Activity
Which of the following should the chief audit executive do when evaluating the possibility of relying on external auditors' work?
external auditor relianceobjectivityconflicts of interestcoordination with external auditors - Question #437Managing the Internal Audit Activity
An internal auditor discovered that equipment used to monitor air quality was not maintained according to the established maintenance schedule. If the issue is not addressed, the e...
board communicationrisk escalationregulatory riskCAE responsibilities - Question #438Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
Which of the following statistical sampling approaches is the most appropriate for testing a population for fraud?
discovery samplingfraud detectionstatistical samplingaudit sampling - Question #439Conducting the Internal Audit Engagement
The chief audit executive (CAE) is developing a workpaper preparation policy for a new internal audit activity. The CAE wants to ensure that all workpapers relate directly to the e...
workpaper standardsrelevanceaudit documentationengagement objectives - Question #440Communicating Results and Monitoring Progress
Following an audit, management developed an action plan to improve controls over the handling of scrap metal. Which of the following would be the most appropriate course of action...
follow-up auditmanagement action plancontrol retestingaudit monitoring - Question #441Communicating Results
What is the primary reason that audit supervision includes approval of the engagement report?
audit supervisionengagement report approvalreport findingssubstantiation - Question #442Planning the Engagement
What information would be most useful to an internal auditor who is attempting to identify specific processes to include in the scope of an assurance engagement?
engagement scoperisk-based planningperformance indicatorsassurance engagement - Question #443Managing the Internal Audit Activity
Senior management is challenging regulatory fines that were assessed to the organization due to questionable business practices. Their actions and the fines could have an adverse e...
financial risk assessmentregulatory finesCAE responsibilitiesorganizational stability - Question #444Planning the Engagement
According to IIA guidance, which of the following is a limitation of a heat map?
heat maprisk visualizationimpact vs likelihoodrisk assessment tools - Question #445Performing the Engagement
During audit engagement planning, an internal auditor is determining the best approach for leveraging computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs). Which of the following approaches...
CAATsreperformancecomputer-assisted audit techniquesapplication controls testing - Question #446Planning the Engagement
Which of the following statements is true regarding risk assessments, including the evaluation and prioritization of risk and control factors?
risk-by-process matrixrisk assessmentbusiness process risksrisk-factor approach - Question #447Planning the Engagement
Which of the following statements is true regarding engagement planning?
engagement planningfieldwork approvalaudit work programplanning phase - Question #448Managing the Internal Audit Activity
Which of the following actions should the chief audit executive take when senior management decides to accept risks by choosing to do business with a questionable vendor?
risk acceptanceCAE responsibilitiesboard communicationquestionable vendor - Question #449Managing the Internal Audit Activity
The internal audit activity needs to review the information security function but does not have the IT expertise needed for the engagement. Which of the following actions should th...
competency gapexternal service providerIT auditIIA Standards conformance - Question #450Performing the Engagement
Which of the following steps should an internal auditor complete when conducting a review of an electronic data interchange application provided by a third-party service? 1. Ensure...
electronic data interchangethird-party service providerservice provider contractsindependent review