An organization decides to create an internal audit function and hires a new chief audit executive (CAE).
Which of the following should the CAE first consider when developing the internal audit process?

An internal auditor is conducting an assessment of the purchasing department. She has worked the full amount of hours budgeted for the engagement; however, the audit objectives are not yet complete. According to IIA guidance, which of the following are appropriate options available to the chief audit executive?
1. Allow the auditor to decide whether to extend the audit engagement.
2. Determine whether the work already completed is sufficient to conclude the engagement.
3. Provide the auditor feedback on areas of improvement for future engagements.
4. Provide the auditor with instructions and directions to complete the audit.

According to the International Professional Practices Framework, which of the following would not be considered when performing an initial risk assessment in engagement planning?

Which of the following behaviors could represent a significant ethical risk if exhibited by an organization's board?
1. Intervening during an audit involving ethical wrongdoing.
2. Discussing periodic reports of ethical breaches.
3. Authorizing an investigation of an unsafe product.
4. Negotiating a settlement of an employee claim for personal damages.

In which of the following cases is it appropriate for an audit report to not contain management's response either within the report or as an attachment?