During an interview with a manager in a company's claims department, an auditor noted that the manager became nervous and changed the subject whenever the auditor raised questions about certain types of claims. The manager's answers were consistent with company policies and procedures. When documenting the interview, the auditor should:

Which of the following types of sampling techniques should an internal auditor use when testing the effectiveness of internal controls?

An audit identified a number of weaknesses in the configuration of a critical client/server system. Although some of the weaknesses were corrected prior to the issuance of the audit report, correction of the rest will require between six and 18 months for completion. Consequently, management has developed a detailed action plan, with anticipated completion dates, for addressing the weaknesses. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the chief audit executive to take?

An auditor for a major retail company suspects that inventory fraud is occurring at three stores which have high costs of goods sold. Which of the following audit activities would provide the most persuasive evidence that fraud is occurring?

Which of the following data collection strategies systematically tests the effects of various factors on an outcome?