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IIA IIA-IAP Exam
Internal Audit Practitioner (Page 3 )

Updated On: 7-Feb-2026
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Which of the following would have the most direct impact on management's decision regarding the amount of risk that is considered acceptable?

  1. Risk capacity.
  2. Risk appetite.
  3. Risk perception.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Reference to IIA Standards:

Standard 2120 - Risk Management: Internal audit should evaluate the organization's risk appetite and alignment with decision-making processes.

Definitions:

Risk Appetite (Option B): The level of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives, making it the most direct determinant of acceptable risk levels.

Risk Capacity (Option A): The organization's ability to absorb risk, which is more strategic and long- term.

Risk Perception (Option C): Subjective views of risk, which can influence decisions but do not directly determine acceptable risk.



An internal auditor discovers that a vendor had submitted invoices and was paid for services not rendered.
Which of the following controls is most appropriate to address this type of issue?

  1. The accounts payable clerk should compare the acknowledgment of goods and services to the invoice.
  2. The supervisor should observe the input of invoices into the payment system.
  3. The supervisor should verify that the amount paid agrees with the contracted amount.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Reference to IIA Standards:

Standard 2130 - Control: Internal audit must assess whether controls ensure compliance and prevent fraud.

Reasoning:

Option A directly addresses the root cause: payment for unrendered services. Requiring acknowledgment of receipt ensures only valid invoices are paid.

Option B (observing invoice input) ensures data entry accuracy but does not address fraud.

Option C (verifying amounts) ensures correct payments for legitimate invoices but does not prevent unauthorized payments.

Best Practice:

Verifying acknowledgment of services before payment is a preventive control, reducing fraud risk.



Which of the following describes an internal auditor's use of external benchmarking?

  1. The auditor calculates the net profit margin for a business segment to analyze the profitability.
  2. The auditor compares return on equity for a beverage company against its competitor to analyze profitability.
  3. The auditor evaluates operating income margin between geographical areas within an organization to analyze its profitability.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Reference to Benchmarking:

External benchmarking involves comparing the organization's metrics with those of other entities, typically competitors or industry averages.

Standard 1210 - Proficiency: Internal auditors must have knowledge to evaluate performance against external benchmarks effectively.

Reasoning:

Option B demonstrates external benchmarking by comparing the organization's return on equity with a competitor's performance.

Option A and Option C focus on internal analysis within the organization and do not use external references.

Application in Internal Auditing:

External benchmarking identifies competitive gaps, informs strategic decisions, and supports recommendations for improvement.



Which of the following best ensures that the internal audit activity is free from undue interference from management?

  1. Audit policies and procedures that are comprehensive and well-documented, in accordance with the Standards.
  2. A board audit committee that is composed of competent, independent members.
  3. An audit charter that defines the chief audit executive's functional reporting relationship with the board.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Reference to IIA Standards:

Standard 1110 - Organizational Independence: The chief audit executive (CAE) must report functionally to the board to ensure independence.

The audit charter must define the CAE's functional reporting line to the board, securing protection from undue management influence.

Reasoning:

Option C addresses the foundational document--the audit charter--that establishes the CAE's authority and independence.

Option A refers to operational standards, but they do not directly safeguard against interference.

Option B strengthens governance but is secondary to the audit charter in securing independence.

Impact:

A robust audit charter formalizes the CAE's reporting relationship and ensures organizational independence, empowering internal audit.



Which of the following describes how the internal audit activity can add the greatest value by assisting management with internal controls?

  1. Internal auditors should assist in designing strong controls.
  2. Internal auditors should monitor how internal controls are functioning.
  3. Internal auditors should evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Reference to IIA Standards:

Standard 2130 - Control: Internal audit must evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management, and control processes.

Designing or operating controls (Options A and B) risks impairing internal audit independence (Standard 1100).

Reasoning:

Option C aligns with internal audit's role of evaluating internal controls objectively.

Option A could involve a management function, which compromises independence.

Option B focuses on monitoring, a management responsibility, and does not leverage internal audit's evaluative expertise.

Best Practice:

By evaluating controls, internal auditors provide actionable insights that help improve control effectiveness and efficiency without compromising independence.






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