QUESTION: 293

Which of the following statements regarding organizational governance is not correct?

An effective internal audit function is one of the four cornerstones of good governance.
Those performing governance activities are accountable to the customer.
Accountability is one of the key elements of organizational governance.
Governance principles and the need for an internal audit function are applicable to governmental and not-for-profit activities.

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 294

Which of the following is a role of the board of directors in the governance process?

Conduct periodic assessments of the organization's governance systems.
Obtain assurance concerning the effectiveness of the organization's governance systems.
Implement an effective system of internal controls to support the organization's governance systems.
Review and approve operational goals and objectives.

Answer(s): B

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QUESTION: 295

Which is the least effective form of risk management?

Systems-based preventive control.
People-based preventive control.
Systems-based detective control.
People-based detective control.

Answer(s): D

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding corporate compensation systems and related bonuses?
1. A bonus system should be considered part of the control environment of an organization and should be considered in formulating a report on internal control.
2. Compensation systems are not part of an organization's control system and should not be reported as such.
3. An audit of an organization's compensation system should be performed independently of an audit of the control system over other functions that impact corporate bonuses.

1 only
2 only
3 only
2 and 3 only

Answer(s): A

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