Question 26

An internal auditor assessed that the risk of steel theft at a plant is high. In response, the plant's management introduced a number of controls, including fences around the facility, a metal detector at the entrance, and monthly steel inventory counts. If the controls operate as intended, which of the following outcomes would the internal auditor hope to see?
  • Question 27

    An internal auditor is testing the controls of a large and complex food production process where quality assurance is critical. Management provides process charts and documentation, but the auditor quickly determines that this information is incomplete and out of date. Which of the following would be the most appropriate course of action for the auditor to follow?
  • Question 28

    Which of the following controls is not appropriate for sales in a manufacturing organization?
  • Question 29

    According to IIA guidance, the nature and scope of assurance and consulting services to be offered must be clearly delineated in which of the following internal audit documents?
  • Question 30

    A manufacturer uses a materials requirements planning (MRP) system to track inventory, orders, and raw materials requirements. What condition should an auditor search for in the MRP database if a preliminary assessment indicated that inventory is understated?
    I.Item cost set at zero.
    II.
    Negative quantities on hand.
    III.
    Order quantity exceeding requirements.
    IV.
    Inventory lead times exceeding delivery schedule.