In its five years of existence, an internal audit activity conducted a single internal assessment of its quality assurance and improvement program (QAIP). The results of that assessment showed that the internal audit activity did not conform with the Standards. Prior to this, an external assessment of the internal audit activity's QAIP was conducted, which reported that the internal audit activity was in conformance with the Standards.
Considering the two assessments, what would be the internal audit activity's current state of conformance with the Standards?

The organization's chief audit executive (CAE) is planning an immediate assurance engagement following several product recalls. However, the internal audit staff does not have the required Knowledge and experience to adequately assess all the relevant processes and procedures. According to 11A guidance, which of the following actions should the CAE take under these circumstances?

In order for an internal auditor to assess the opportunity for fraud to occur in an organization, which of the following does the auditor first need to understand?

During an audit of the purchasing department, an internal auditor identifies significant issues that could affect the organization's financial reporting. Management disagrees with the audit results. Which of the following responses best demonstrates the internal auditor has the necessary competencies related to professional Judgment and conflict management?

During an assurance engagement, an internal auditor uses benchmarking research to support preparation of a report to stakeholders that contains significant findings about control deficiencies. Which of the following skills did the auditor demonstrate?