Question 231

In which of the following ways can a chief audit executive demonstrate to the board that the internal audit activity collectively possesses all of the skills needed to complete its annual goals?
  • Question 232

    A large trucking organization wants to reduce traffic accidents by improving its system of internal controls.
    Which of the following controls is correctly classified?
    1. Review of speeding violations to identify repetitive locations and drivers is an example of a preventive control.
    2. Defensive driver training is an example of a directive control.
    3. The installation of tracking devices in delivery vehicles is an example of a corrective control.
    4. Providing a vehicle driver handbook is an example of a detective control.
  • Question 233

    Which of the following would be addressed in the internal audit charter?
  • Question 234

    A bank uses a risk analysis matrix to quantify the relative risk of auditable entities. The analysis involves rating auditable entities on risk factors using a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 representing the greatest risk. A partial list of risk factors and the ratings given to three of the bank's departments is provided below:
    Department
    Risk Factor
    A
    B
    C
    Control structure
    Nature of assets in department
    Dollar value of assets
    Complexity of transactions
    Which of the following statements regarding risk in the departments is true?
  • Question 235

    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?