QUESTION: 253

Which of the following factors should be considered when determining the staff requirements for an audit engagement?

I). The internal audit activity's time constraints.
II). The nature and complexity of the area to be audited.
III). The period of time since the area was last audited.
IV). The auditors' preference to audit the area.
V). The results of a preliminary risk assessment of the activity under review.

I and IV only.
I, II, and V only.
II, III, and V only.
I, II, III, IV, and V.

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 254

An auditor, assigned to review a complex computer system that had undergone a few system changes, obtained the prior flowchart used. Which of the following would be the most efficient way to document the changes?

Create a new flowchart reflecting the system changes.
Prepare a detailed narrative instead of a flowchart to describe the updated system.
Add a detailed narrative to the prior flowchart to describe the changes to the system.
Make the necessary adjustments on a copy of the prior flowchart and save as a new version.

Answer(s): D

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QUESTION: 255

When interrogating an individual who is suspected of fraud, it is appropriate to

Tell the individual that any information disclosed in the interrogation will not be disclosed outside of the company.
Start the interview with questions to which the interviewer already knows the answer.
Discontinue questioning once the individual has confessed to the fraud.
Prepare a list of questions prior to the interrogation and strictly adhere to the list.

Answer(s): B

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