According to IIA guidance, which of the following is true of the internal audit activity's quality assurance and improvement program?
1 Monitoring the internal audit activity's performance must be ongoing
2 All aspects of the internal audit activity should be evaluated
3 The requirement for external assessments can be satisfied through self-assessments that are validated by an independent external party
4 The review of assurance services should be the primary focus

An organization sells products through distributors. The organization's chief audit executive insists that the organization's code of conduct be applicable to their distributors as well. Which of the following risks would this mitigate?

Which principle of the HA Code of Ethics focuses on continuing education and professional development?

An accounts payable clerk has recently transferred into the internal audit activity and has been assigned to an engagement related to accounts payable processes for which he was previously responsible. Which of the following is the best action for the new internal auditor to take?

A technology company recently hired an entry-level internal auditor. To achieve conformance with the Standards, which of the following must the newly hired internal auditor possess?