Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a directive control?

Options :

A : Segregation of duties

B : Exception reports

C : Training programs,

D : Supervisory review.

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following would be the most effective fraud prevention control?

Options :

A : Email alert sent to management for checks issued over S100.000.

B : installation of a video surveillance system in a warehouse prone to inventory loss

C : New hire training to explain fraud and employee misconduct.

D : Daily report that Identifies unsuccessful system log-in attempts

Answer: C

Question 3

Which of the following situations is most likely to heighten an internal auditors professional skepticism regarding potential fraud?

Options :

A : A procurement manager does not have the expected academic credentials for his position

B : A salesperson frequently complains about the organization-s policy on sales commissions.

C : The accounts payable supervisor has requested advances against her monthly salary on several occasions

D : A financial accountant is absent from work frequently due to regular medical procedures

Answer: A

Question 4

An internal auditor believes that the internal audit activity's independence is impaired Which of the following actions should the internal auditor take first?

Options :

A : Report the impairment to senior management

B : Discuss the impairment with the audit manager.

C : Ascertain the best approach to disclose the impairment.

D : Decide on the extent of impact of the impairment

Answer: B

Question 5

The internal audit activity is responsible for which of the following actions related to an organization’s internal controls9

Options :

A : Mitigating risks affecting achievement of organizational objectives.

B : Enabling opportunities affecting achievement of organizational objectives.

C : Analyzing and advising regarding costs versus benefits of control activities.

D : Attesting to fairness of financial statements

Answer: C