Which of the following would be considered a preventive control?
The chief audit executive (CAE) of a mid-sized pharmaceutical organization has operational responsibility for the regulatory compliance function. The auditcommittee requests an assessment of regulatory compliance. According to IIA guidance, which of the following is the CAE's best course of action?
What type of risk management strategy is being employed when an organization installs two firewalls to provide protection from unauthorized access to the network?
According to IIA guidance, which of the following objectives of an assurance engagement for the organization's risk management process is valid?
This chief audit executive (CAE) engaged an internal auditor to consult on an organization's complex information technology system. Shortly after beginning the engagement, the auditor unexpectedly resigned. Unfortunately, this auditor was the only available auditor with the necessary expertise. The CAE will not be able to hire someone with similar expertise in time to meet a regulatory deadline.
Which of the following would be the best course of action for the CAE to take?
Why are preventative controls generally preferred to detective controls?
When an internal auditor applies due professional care to perform an assurance engagement, which of the following must she consider?
1. Findings of the last audit engagement performed.
2. Probability of significant errors, irregularities, or noncompliance.
3. Extent of work needed to achieve engagement objectives.
4. Cost of the engagement versus the potential benefits.
Which of the following scenarios exemplifies a potential internal control weakness?
A computer system automatically locks a user's account after three unsuccessful attempts to log on.
Which type of control does this scenario represent?
During an account receivables audit, an internal auditor found a significant number of input errors resulting in a $500, 000 balance understatement.
Which of the following is the most important question the internal auditor should ask to develop an appropriate recommendation for this finding?