Certified Internal Auditor Governance & Organizational Structure

Question 1

According to the IIA's definition, which of the following best describes organizational governance?

Accepted Answer

The combination of processes and structures implemented by the board to inform, direct, manage, and monitor activities

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The process of identifying and mitigating enterprise risks

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The audit committee's exclusive oversight of financial reporting

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Management's internal process for setting annual strategic objectives

Question 2

Which internal control framework is most widely used for compliance evaluations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the United States?

Accepted Answer

COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework

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COBIT 2019

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ISO 31000

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Basel III Capital Framework

Question 3

The concept of 'tone at the top' in corporate governance primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

The ethical climate and values visibly modeled and enforced by senior leadership and the board

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The volume and frequency of compliance communications issued by internal audit

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The number of board and committee meetings held each fiscal year

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The seniority threshold required before employees receive ethics training

Question 4

Under IIA Standards, which of the following best describes internal audit's role in governance?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating and contributing to the improvement of governance, risk management, and control processes

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Approving the organization's strategic plan before board adoption

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Setting executive compensation benchmarks for the compensation committee

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Selecting and nominating candidates for board membership

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the audit committee within corporate governance?

Accepted Answer

Oversight of financial reporting integrity, internal controls, and external auditors

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Day-to-day operational management of finance department activities

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Setting product pricing strategies and revenue targets

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Directly managing the internal audit department's budget and staffing

Question 6

The internal control principle of 'separation of duties' is designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Reduce the risk of fraud and undetected error by ensuring no single person controls all aspects of a critical transaction

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Increase efficiency by assigning tasks to functional specialists

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Allow senior management to delegate all operational responsibilities to staff

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Simplify the external audit process by clearly defining ownership of tasks

Question 7

In the COSO Enterprise Risk Management framework, governance is best described as:

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The structures, authorities, and responsibilities that enable an organization to establish ERM practices

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A financial reporting process managed by the controller's office

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The risk appetite statement issued annually by senior management

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The internal audit charter that defines audit scope and authority