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IIA CIA Exam
Certified Internal Auditor Exam (Page 9 )

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026
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According to the International Professional Practices Framework, which of the following describes a key objective of the risk management process that would also be a key responsibility of the internal audit activity?

  1. Determine the level of risk acceptable to the organization, including the acceptance of risks designed to accomplish the organization's strategic plans.
  2. Design and implement risk mitigation activities to reduce risk to levels that have been determined to be acceptable.
  3. Receive periodic reports of the results of the risk management processes.
  4. Conduct ongoing monitoring activities to periodically reassess risk and the effectiveness of the controls to manage risk.

Answer(s): D



Which of the following represents the most effective governance structure? Operating Executive Internal Management Management Auditing

I). Responsibility for risk Oversight role Advisory role
II). Oversight role Responsibility for risk Advisory role
III). Responsibility for risk Advisory role Oversight role
IV). Oversight role Advisory role Responsibility for risk

  1. I.
  2. II.
  3. III.
  4. IV.

Answer(s): A



The internal audit activity's role in the risk assessment and management processes of an organization is determined by the

  1. Board of directors
  2. Chief audit executive
  3. Risk management department
  4. External auditors

Answer(s): A



An organization's chief audit executive (CAE) has been asked to monitor and report on any violations of the organization's code of conduct. The CAE should

  1. Review and adjudicate all complaints
  2. Lead the committee responsible for the oversight of the code
  3. Develop specific procedures to ensure that the code is clearly communicated to all employees
  4. Participate in an advisory capacity on the committee that adjudicates any violations

Answer(s): D



The primary objective of risk-based auditing is to assess the

  1. Economy of controls
  2. Compliance with controls
  3. Adequacy of controls
  4. Efficiency of controls

Answer(s): C






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