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ACCA CIA Challenge Exam Questions 206–210 (page: 43)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

The chief audit executive of a medium-sized financial institution is evaluating the staffing model of the internal audit activity (IAA). According to IIA guidance, which of the following are the most appropriate strategies to maximize the value of the current IAA resources? · The annual audit plan should include audits that are consistent with the skills of the IAA. · Audits of high-risk areas of the organization should be conducted by internal audit staff. · External resources may be hired to provide subject-matter expertise but should be supervised. · Auditors should develop their skills by being assigned to complex audits for learning opportunities.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 3 and 4 only

Answer(s): D



It is close to the fiscal year end for a government agency, and the chief audit executive (CAE) has the following items to submit to either the board or the chief executive officer (CEO) for approval. According to IIA guidance, which of the following items should be submitted only to the CEO?

  1. The internal audit risk assessment and audit plan for the next fiscal year.
  2. The internal audit budget and resource plan for the coming fiscal year.
  3. A request for an increase of the CAE's salary for the next fiscal year.
  4. The evaluation and compensation of the internal audit team.

Answer(s): D



An internal control questionnaire would be most appropriate in which of the following situations?

  1. Testing controls where operating procedures vary.
  2. Testing controls in decentralized offices.
  3. Testing controls in high risk areas.
  4. Testing controls in areas with high control failure rates.

Answer(s): B



According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding the authority of the chief audit executive (CAE) to release previous audit reports to outside parties?

  1. The CAE can release prior internal audit reports with the approval of the board and senior management.
  2. The CAE can employ judgment and release prior audit results as they deem appropriate and necessary.
  3. The CAE can only release prior information outside the organization when mandated by legal or statutory requirements.
  4. The CAE can release prior information provided it is as originally published and distributed within the organization.

Answer(s): B



An internal auditor has been assigned to facilitate a risk and control self-assessment for the finance group.
Which of the following is the most appropriate role that she should assume when facilitating the workshop?

  1. Express an opinion on the participants' inputs and conclusions as the assessment progresses.
  2. Provide appropriate techniques and guidelines on how the exercise should be undertaken.
  3. Evaluate and report on all issues that may be uncovered during the exercise.
  4. Screen and vet participants so that the most appropriate candidates are selected to participate in the exercise.

Answer(s): B



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