IIA IIA-CIA-Part1 Exam (page: 14)
IIA CIA Part 1 - Essentials of Internal Auditing
Updated on: 15-Feb-2026

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As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

Which of the following steps would not be included in a program of selecting and developing human resources for an internal audit department?

  1. Scheduling periodic meetings with individual auditors,during which the chief audit executive
    provides counsel regarding each auditor's performance and professional career development.
  2. Establishing an internal review team to assess the auditors' and audit department's compliance with standards,level of audit effectiveness,and compliance with departmental policy.
  3. Developing specific job descriptions for audit staff,audit managers,and other auditing positions.
  4. Establishing in-house training programs and requiring continuing education for audit staff.

Answer(s): B






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

Auditors 1, 2, and 3 work out of various offices. Each must be assigned to one, and only one, of three audit locations (A, B, or C). The cost of sending each auditor to each location is listed below:
Audit Locations
Auditor 1
A
B
C
Auditor 2
$200
$300
$400
Auditor 3
$400
$300
$600
Auditor 4
$200
$200
$500
The minimum cost with which this assignment can be accomplished is:

  1. $800
  2. $900
  3. $1,000
  4. $1,100

Answer(s): B






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

An audit of the quality control department is being planned. Which of the following would least likely be used in the preparation of a preliminary survey questionnaire?

  1. An analysis of quality control documents.
  2. The permanent audit file.
  3. The prior audit report.
  4. Management's charter for the quality control department.

Answer(s): A






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

An objective for an audit of a medical research corporation is to evaluate management's controls to ensure that timely reports are submitted to sponsors of contracted research projects. In planning the audit to achieve this objective, the auditor should begin by:

  1. Reviewing policies and procedures.
  2. Interviewing a group of research managers.
  3. Observing report preparation in a number of laboratories.
  4. Sending a questionnaire to a sample of research sponsors.

Answer(s): A






As we head into the last 5 weeks of distance learning we would like to encourage all students to respond to the Music and PE activities that are scheduled on the timetable throughout the week. You do not have to respond or complete the activity on that day but within the week is encouraged. 
 
We completely understand that parents have pressures and work commitments. However, if it all possible please ensure you respond in the seesaw activity, This is required once a week only. The response required is brief and often will only take a few minutes. (Check the instructions for that lesson - outlined in the seesaw activity).

Which of the following internal control weaknesses would an auditor most likely detect while reviewing a flowchart that depicts the purchasing function of an organization?

  1. Purchasing policies have not been updated.
  2. The organization is not taking advantage of quantity discounts available from its suppliers.
  3. Payments for goods received have not been authorized at the appropriate level.
  4. Payments to suppliers are made before goods are received.

Answer(s): D



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Zaynik 9/17/2023 5:36:00 AM

questions and options are correct, but the answers are wrong sometimes. so please check twice or refer some other platform for the right answer
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