問題 #102 Which of the following statements describes impairment to the internal auditor's objectivity?
A. An internal auditor receives a promotional gift that is available to the organization's employees.
B. An internal auditor reviews a purchasing agent's contract drafts prior to their execution.
C. An internal auditor reduces the scope of an audit engagement due to budget restrictions.
D. An internal auditor performs an assessment of the operations for which he was recently responsible.
答案:D 問題 #103 The chief audit executive (CAE) has assigned an internal auditor to an upcoming engagement. Which of the following requirements would most likely indicate that the internal auditor was assigned to an assurance engagement?
A. The assigned internal auditor must not assume management responsibilities while performing the engagement.
B. The assigned internal auditor must maintain objectivity while performing the engagement.
C. The assigned internal auditor must determine the objectives, scope, and techniques of the engagement.
D. The CAE must personally obtain the needed skills, knowledge, or other competencies if the internal auditor does not have them.
答案:C 問題 #104 When auditing the award of a major contract, which of the following should an internal auditor suspect as a red flag for a bidding fraud scheme? 1. Subsequent change orders increase requirements for low-bid items. 2. Material contract requirements are different on the actual contract than on the request for bids. 3. A high percentage of employees are charged to indirect accounts. 4. Losing bidders are hired as subcontractors.
A. 2 and 4.
B. 2 only
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3.
答案:A 問題 #105 An organization has implemented a new automated payroll system that contains a table of pay rates that are matched to employee job classifications. Which control should an internal auditor suggest in order to ensure that the table is updated correctly, and is used only for valid pay changes?
A. Restrict data-table access from management and line supervisors who have the authority to determine pay rates.
B. Require a supervisor in the department, who has the ability to change the table, to compare the changes to a signed management authorization.
C. Ensure that adequate edit and reasonableness checks are built into the automated system.
D. Require a manager, who is independent of the system and who cannot change the table, to authorize and sign-off on any employee pay changes.
答案:D 問題 #106 Which of the following must be in existence as a precondition to developing an effective system of internal controls?