An internal auditor compared the number of human resources professionals per employee withindustry standards. This comparison would assist the auditor in evaluating which of the following areas?

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:

Which of the following statements regarding risk in the department is true?

An airline contracted with an external service provider to perform maintenance on all aircraft ground support equipment. Management then asked the internal audit activity (IAA) to evaluate the controls in place that would permit appropriate oversight of the service provider in maintaining required maintenance standards.
According to the International Professional Practices Framework, which of the following would be the most appropriate course of action for the IAA to undertake to establish the engagement objectives?

In preparing to facilitate a control self-assessment session, an auditor would be least likely to ensure that:

At the conclusion of an audit of an organization's treasury department, a report was issued to the treasurer, chief financial officer, president, and board. Because of the sensitivity of some findings, a follow-up review was performed. The auditor should provide the report of follow-up findings to the.
1. Treasurer.
2. Chief financial officer.
3. President.
4. Board.