Summer Special Discount 60% Offer - Ends in 0d 00h 00m 00s - Coupon code: brite60

ExamsBrite Dumps

Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge Exam Question and Answers

Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge Exam

Last Update Oct 15, 2025
Total Questions : 150

We are offering FREE IIA-CHAL-QISA IIA exam questions. All you do is to just go and sign up. Give your details, prepare IIA-CHAL-QISA free exam questions and then go for complete pool of Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge Exam test questions that will help you more.

IIA-CHAL-QISA pdf

IIA-CHAL-QISA PDF

$42  $104.99
IIA-CHAL-QISA Engine

IIA-CHAL-QISA Testing Engine

$50  $124.99
IIA-CHAL-QISA PDF + Engine

IIA-CHAL-QISA PDF + Testing Engine

$66  $164.99
Questions 1

Which of the following is most likely to be considered a control weakness?

Options:

A.  

Vendor invoice payment requests are accompanied by a purchase order and receiving report.

B.  

Purchase orders are typed by the purchasing department using prenumbered forms

C.  

Buyers promptly update the official vendor listing as new supplier sources become known.

D.  

Department managers initiate purchase requests that must be approved by the plant superintendent

Discussion 0
Questions 2

According to IIA guidance, which of the following best describes the purpose of a planning memorandum for an audit engagement?

Options:

A.  

It documents the audit steps and procedures to be performed.

B.  

it documents preliminary information useful to the audit team.

C.  

It documents events that could hinder the achievement of process objectives.

D.  

It documents existing measures that manage risks in the area under review

Discussion 0
Questions 3

During which phase of the contracting process are contracts drafted for a proposed business activity’

Options:

A.  

Initiation phase.

B.  

Bidding phase.

C.  

Development phase.

D.  

Management phase

Discussion 0
Questions 4

Which of the following methods is most closely associated to year over year trends?

Options:

A.  

Horizontal analysts

B.  

Vertical analysis.

C.  

Common-size analysis.

D.  

Ratio analysis.

Discussion 0
Questions 5

Which of the following is the next step in understanding a business process once an internal auditor has identified the process?

Options:

A.  

Determine process outputs

B.  

Determine process inputs.

C.  

Determine process activities.

D.  

Determine process goals

Discussion 0
Questions 6

Organizations that adopt just-in-time purchasing systems often experience which of the following?

Options:

A.  

A slight increase in carrying costs.

B.  

A greater need for inspection of goods as the goods arrive

C.  

A greater need for linkage with a vendors computerized order entry system.

D.  

An Increase in the number of suitable suppliers

Discussion 0
Questions 7

Which of the following would most likely be found in an organization that uses a decentralized organizational structure?

Options:

A.  

There is a higher reliance on organizational culture

B.  

There are clear expectations set for employees.

C.  

There are electronic monitoring techniques employed

D.  

There is a defined code for employee behavior

Discussion 0
Questions 8

Which of the following would be the most effective fraud prevention control?

Options:

A.  

Email alert sent to management for checks issued over S100.000.

B.  

installation of a video surveillance system in a warehouse prone to inventory loss

C.  

New hire training to explain fraud and employee misconduct.

D.  

Daily report that Identifies unsuccessful system log-in attempts

Discussion 0
Questions 9

According to IIA guidance, which of the following describes the primary reason to implement environmental and social safeguards within an organization?

Options:

A.  

To enable Triple Bottom Line reporting capability.

B.  

To facilitate the conduct of risk assessment

C.  

To achieve and maintain sustainable development.

D.  

To fulfill regulatory and compliance requirements.

Discussion 0
Questions 10

Which of the following activities demonstrates an example of the chief audit executive performing residual risk assessment?

Options:

A.  

Cost-benefit analysis of management not implementing a recommendation to address an observation.

B.  

Inquiry of corrective action to be completed within a certain period

C.  

Reporting the status of every observation for every engagement in a detailed manner.

D.  

Soliciting management's feedback after completion of the audit engagement.

Discussion 0
Questions 11

Which of the following resources would be most effective for an organization that would like to improve how it informs stakeholders of its social responsibility performance?

Options:

A.  

ISO 26000

B.  

Global Reporting Initiative.

C.  

Open Compliance and Ethics Group.

D.  

COSO’s enterprise risk management framework.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

In the years after the mid-service point of a depreciable asset, which of the following depreciation methods will result in the highest depreciation expense?

Options:

A.  

Sum of the years’ digits.

B.  

Declining balance.

C.  

Double-declining balance.

D.  

Straight line.

Discussion 0
Questions 13

The audit plan requires a review of the testing procedures used in pre-production of a large information system prior to its live launch. If the chief audit executive (CAE) is uncertain that the current audit team has all the required knowledge to conduct the engagement, which of the following would be the most appropriate course of action for the CAE to take to preserve independence?

Options:

A.  

Contract with the software vendor to provide an appropriate resource

B.  

Ask for a knowledgeable resource from the IT department

C.  

Make use of an external service provider.

D.  

Request audit resources through the external auditor.

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Which of the following documents are internal auditors most likely to be asked to sign as a demonstration of due professional care?

Options:

A.  

A description of their job responsibilities.

B.  

A non-disclosure agreement

C.  

An annual declaration of commitment to The HAs Code of Ethics.

D.  

The internal audit charter

Discussion 0
Questions 15

Which of the following is an example of a directive control?

Options:

A.  

Segregation of duties

B.  

Exception reports

C.  

Training programs,

D.  

Supervisory review.

Discussion 0
Questions 16

According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding audit workpapers?

Options:

A.  

Review notes on audit workpapers must be retained to provide a record of questions raised by the reviewer.

B.  

Audit workpaper documentation policies are reviewed and approved by the audit committee.

C.  

Management of the department being audited should review the prepared workpapers for accuracy.

D.  

Audit workpaper preparation contributes to the professional development of the internal audit staff.

Discussion 0
Questions 17

Which of the following actions would an internal auditor perform primarily during a consulting engagement of a debt collections process?

Options:

A.  

Reviewing journal entries for accuracy and completeness.

B.  

Comparing the policies and procedures to regulatory collections guidance.

C.  

Advising management on streamlining the recording of accounts receivable.

D.  

Performing a walk-through of the debt collections process to determine whether proper segregation of duties exists

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between risk appetite and risk tolerance?

Options:

A.  

Risk appetite applies to specific objectives, while risk tolerance refers to an organization's general attitude toward risk.

B.  

Risk appetite refers to the degree of risk acceptance for a particular objective, while risk tolerance is one approach to risk management

C.  

Risk appetite refers to an organization’s general level of acceptance, while risk tolerance is amore specific and subordinate concept

D.  

There is no significant difference between the two terms

Discussion 0
Questions 19

Which of the following internal audit activity staffing models has the disadvantage that auditors arealways new and in training?

Options:

A.  

Career model

B.  

Center of competence model.

C.  

Rotational model.

D.  

Hybrid model

Discussion 0
Questions 20

While reviewing the workpapers and draft report from an audit engagement, the chief audit executive (CAE) found that an Important compensating control had not been considered adequately by the audit team when it reported a major control weakness Therefore, the CAE returned the documentation to the auditor in charge for correction Based on this Information, which of the following sections of the workpapers most likely would require changes?

1.Effect of the control weakness.

2.Cause of the control weakness

3.Conclusion on the control weakness.

4.Recommendation for the control weakness.

Options:

A.  

1, 2, and 3.

B.  

1.2. and 4

C.  

1,3, and 4.

D.  

2, 3, and 4.

Discussion 0
Questions 21

The internal audit activity plans to assess the effectiveness of management’s self-assessment activities regarding the risk management process. Which of the following procedures would be most appropriate to accomplish this objective?

Options:

A.  

Review corporate policies and board minutes for examples of risk discussions.

B.  

Conduct interviews with line and senior management on current practices.

C.  

Research and review relevant industry information concerning key risks.

D.  

Observe and test control and monitoring procedures and related reporting.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

Which of the following statements is true regarding the reporting of tangible and intangible assets?

Options:

A.  

For plant assets, cost includes the purchase price and the cost of design and construction

B.  

For intangible assets, cost includes the purchase price and development costs.

C.  

Due to their indefinite nature, intangible assets are not subject to amortization.

D.  

The organization must expense any cost incurred in developing a plant asset

Discussion 0
Questions 23

Which of the following activities would an internal auditor perform as a consulting engagement for an organization?

Options:

A.  

Advising new internal auditors working for the organization on how to develop strategies on planning audits for the upcoming fiscal year

B.  

Assessing whether the organization's corporate social responsibility program is meeting its yearly goals to reduce carbon emissions.

C.  

Briefing the organization's department managers on how to implement risk management processes into their daily operations.

D.  

Communicating with senior management to better understand how new purchasing controls will minimize payment processing time

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Which of the following recognized competitive strategies focuses on gaining efficiencies?

Options:

A.  

Focus

B.  

Cost leadership.

C.  

Innovation

D.  

Differentiation

Discussion 0
Questions 25

Which requirement should the chief audit executive consider when communicating results of the quality assurance and improvement program to the board of a large organization?

Options:

A.  

The internal assessment results should be discussed once every five years

B.  

The rating conclusions and the impact from results of the external assessment should be explained

C.  

The results of the external assessment should be discussed every seven years.

D.  

The qualifications and independence of the internal assessment team should be discussed

Discussion 0
Questions 26

When determining the level of staff and resources to be dedicated to an assurance engagement, which of the following would be the most relevant to the chief audit executive?

Options:

A.  

The overall adequacy of the internal audit activity's resources

B.  

The availability of guest auditors for the engagement

C.  

The number of internal auditors used for the previous review of the same area.

D.  

The available resources with the specific skill set required

Discussion 0
Questions 27

The internal audit activity is planning an assurance engagement for a foreign subsidiary. According to IIA guidance, which of the following would be included in the preliminary communication to management of the area under review?

Options:

A.  

The scope of the engagement, the estimated time frame, and the names of the auditors.

B.  

The estimated time frame, the names of the auditors, and the resources and travel budget

C.  

The names of the auditors, the resources and travel budget, and the scope of the engagement.

D.  

The resources and travel budget, the scope of the engagement, and the estimated time frame.

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for a chief audit executive to conduct an external assessment more frequently than five years?

Options:

A.  

Significant changes in the organization's accounting policies or procedures would warrant timely analysis and feedback.

B.  

More frequent external assessments can serve as an equivalent substitute for internal assessments.

C.  

The parent organization's internal audit activity agreed to perform biennial reciprocal external assessments to provide greater assurance at a reduced cost.

D.  

A change in senior management or internal audit leadership may change expectations and commitment to conformance

Discussion 0
Questions 29

According to IIA guidance, which of the following statements is true regarding due professional care?

Options:

A.  

Internal auditors must exercise due professional care to ensure that all significant risks will be identified.

B.  

Internal auditors must apply the care and skill expected of a reasonably prudent and competent internal auditor.

C.  

Due professional care requires the internal auditor to conduct extensive examinations and verifications to ensure fraud does not exist.

D.  

Due professional care is displayed during a consulting engagement when the internal auditor focuses on potential benefits of the engagement rather than the cost

Discussion 0
Questions 30

The internal audit activity is asked to review the effectiveness of controls around the disposal of chemical waste. However, the internal auditors on staff lack the necessary skills to conduct this review Which of the following would be the most appropriate approach?

Options:

A.  

An internal auditor who recently attended a three-day workshop on chemical waste disposal, and therefore has the most knowledge on the topic, should lead the engagement.

B.  

A team of available internal auditors should be assembled and should consult with an external nonaudit expert on chemical waste disposal to plan and conduct the engagement.

C.  

A team of the most knowledgeable auditors could be assembled and use the engagement work program from the previous year to gather additional insight regarding recommended audit procedures

D.  

A nonaudit employee from the chemical disposal area may share his expertise with the audit team, provided the internal audit manager conducts a detailed review of all engagement work performed.

Discussion 0
Questions 31

For a new board chair who has not previously served on the organization’s board, which of the following steps should first be undertaken to ensure effective leadership to the board*?

Options:

A.  

Chair should learn the current organizational culture of the company.

B.  

Chair should learn the current risk management system of the company

C.  

Chair should determine the appropriateness of the current strategic risks.

D.  

Chair should gain an understanding of the needs of key stakeholders.

Discussion 0
Questions 32

While conducting an engagement in the procurement department, the internal auditor noticed that the department head’s travel reports showed minor travel expenses, and there were no charges for hotels, meals, or transportation However, the auditor knew that the department head frequently traveled worldwide to meet with suppliers and visit their production sites. Which of the following would be the most appropriate next step for the auditor?

Options:

A.  

The auditor should make a note of the issue for follow-up when employee travel expenses are audited.

B.  

The auditor should analyze trends and changes among the organization's suppliers over the past few years.

C.  

The auditor should investigate whether there are any special arrangements regarding senior management travel.

D.  

The auditor should analyze the list of destinations the department head visited to estimate typical costs

Discussion 0
Questions 33

A multinational organization has asked the internal audit activity to assist in setting up the organization's risk management system The chief audit executive (CAE) agrees to take on the engagement as a consultant. Which of the following tasks is appropriate for the CAE to undertake?

Options:

A.  

Coordinate and facilitate risk workshops for management to attend

B.  

Establish the degree of risk appetite for management to accept.

C.  

Set risk Indicators and mitigation plans for management to Implement.

D.  

Determine the number of significant risks for management to report to the board

Discussion 0
Questions 34

Which of the following is applicable to both a job order cost system and a process cost system'?

Options:

A.  

Total manufacturing costs are determined at the end of each period.

B.  

Costs are summarized in a production cost report for each department

C.  

Three manufacturing cost elements are tracked: direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

D.  

The unit cost can be calculated by dividing the total manufacturing costs for the period by the units produced during the period.

Discussion 0
Questions 35

Which of the following is the most important determinant of the objectives and scope of assurance engagements?

The organizational chart, business objectives, and policies and procedures of the area to be reviewed

Options:

A.  

The most recent risk assessment conducted by management of the area to be reviewed.

B.  

The requests of operational and senior management throughout the organization.

C.  

The preliminary risk assessment performed by internal auditors planning the engagement.

Discussion 0
Questions 36

Which of the following situations best applies to an organization that uses a project, rather than a process, to accomplish its business activities?

Options:

A.  

A clothing company designs, makes, and sells a new item.

B.  

A commercial construction company is hired to build a warehouse.

C.  

A city department sets up a new firefighter training program.

D.  

A manufacturing organization acquires component parts from a contracted vendor

Discussion 0
Questions 37

The chief audit executive (CAE) has assigned an internal auditor to an upcoming engagement. Which of the following requirements would most likely indicate that the Internal auditor wasassigned to an assurance engagement?

Options:

A.  

The assigned internal auditor must determine the objectives, scope, and techniques of the engagement.

B.  

The CAE must personally obtain the needed skills, knowledge, or other competencies if the internal auditor does not have them.

C.  

The assigned internal auditor must not assume management responsibilities while performing the engagement.

D.  

The assigned internal auditor must maintain objectivity while performing the engagement

Discussion 0
Questions 38

A corporate merger decision prompts the chief audit executive (CAE) to propose interm changes to the existing annual audit plan to account for emerging risks Which of the following Is the most appropriate action for the CAE to take regarding the changes made to the audit plan?

Options:

A.  

Present the revised audit plan directly to the board for approval

B.  

Communicate with the chief financial officer and present the revised audit plan to the CEO for approval.

C.  

Present the revised audit plan directly to the CEO for approval.

D.  

Communicate with the CEO and present the revised audit plan to the board for approval

Discussion 0
Questions 39

Which of the following would be considered a violation of The IIA’s mandatory guidance on independence?

Options:

A.  

The chief audit executive (CAE) reports functionally to the board and administratively to the chief financial officer

B.  

The board seeks senior managements recommendation before approving the annual salary adjustment of the CAE.

C.  

The CAE confirms to the board, at least once every five years, the organizational independence of the internal audit act/vity.

D.  

The CAE updates the internal audit charter and presents it to the board for approval periodically, not on a specific timeline

Discussion 0
Questions 40

Which of the following is essential for ensuring that the internal audit activity’s findings and recommendations receive adequate consideration?

Options:

A.  

Reporting results of audits with recommendations to management.

B.  

Providing formal follow-up procedures to ensure that management complies with an action plan or accepted risk of not taking action.

C.  

Reporting quarterly to management that the audit plan is focused on higher exposures of risk.

D.  

Discussing audit findings with independent auditors.

Discussion 0
Questions 41

What would be the effect if an organization paid one of its liabilities twice during the year, in error?

Options:

A.  

Assets, liabilities, and owners' equity would be understated.

B.  

Assets, net income, and owners’ equity would be unaffected

C.  

Assets and liabilities would be understated.

D.  

Assets, net income, and owners’ equity would be understated, but liabilities would be overstated

Discussion 0
Questions 42

An accounts payable clerk has recently transferred into the internal audit activity and has been assigned to an engagement related to accounts payable processes for which he was previously responsible Which of the following is the best action for the new internal auditor to take?

Options:

A.  

If it is an assurance engagement, accept the assignment because direct knowledge of the existing accounts payable processes will provide depth and add more value

B.  

If it is a consulting engagement, decline the assignment and ask to be reassigned, because in a consulting engagement the auditor must not assess operations for areas in which they were previously responsible.

C.  

if it is a consulting engagement, accept the assignment because direct knowledge of the existing accounts payable processes will provide depth and add more value

D.  

If it is an assurance engagement, accept the assignment because the chief audit executive hadknowledge of the internal auditor's previous role when this engagement was assigned.

Discussion 0
Questions 43

An organization uses the management-by-objectives method, whereby employee performance is based on defined goals. Which of the following statements is true regarding this approach?

Options:

A.  

It is particularly helpful to management when the organization is facing rapid change.

B.  

It is a more successful approach when adopted by mechanistic organizations.

C.  

it is more successful when goal-setting Is performed not only by management, but by all team members, including lower-level staff

D.  

it is particularly successful in environments that are prone to having poor employer-employee relations

Discussion 0
Questions 44

Which of the following situations is most likely to heighten an internal auditors professional skepticism regarding potential fraud?

Options:

A.  

A procurement manager does not have the expected academic credentials for his position

B.  

A salesperson frequently complains about the organization's policy on sales commissions.

C.  

The accounts payable supervisor has requested advances against her monthly salary on several occasions

D.  

A financial accountant is absent from work frequently due to regular medical procedures

Discussion 0
Questions 45

A manager has allowed a subordinate employee to have greater control and responsibility over the tasks that he performs This is an example of which of the following?

Options:

A.  

Job enlargement

B.  

Job enrichment

C.  

Horizontal loading of the job.

D.  

Job rotation.

Discussion 0