Question 1

Describe the risk-based audit approach.

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Question 2

When programmers are working with program code,they often employ utilities that are also used in auditing.For example,as program code evolves,it is often the case that variables defined during the early part of development become irrelevant.The occurrences of variables that are not used by the program can be found using

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A)  program tracing. 
B)  scanning routines. 
C)  mapping programs. 
D)  embedded audit modules.

Question 3

Which type of work listed below is not typical of internal auditors?

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A)  operational and management audits 
B)  information system audits 
C)  financial statement audit 
D)  financial audit of accounting records

Question 4

One type of audit that is concerned with the economical and efficient use of resources and the accomplishment of established goals and objectives is known as a(n)________ audit.

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A)  financial 
B)  information systems 
C)  internal control 
D)  operational or management

Question 5

Name and describe the different types of audits.

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Question 6

The ________ stage of the auditing process involves (among other things)the auditors observing the operating activities and having discussions with employees.

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A)  audit planning 
B)  collection of audit evidence 
C)  communication of audit results 
D)  evaluation of audit evidence

Question 7

An auditor sets an embedded audit module to flag all credit transactions in excess of $1,500.The flag causes the system state to be recorded before and after each transaction is processed.The auditor is using

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A)  an integrated test facility. 
B)  the snapshot technique. 
C)  a system control audit review file. 
D)  audit hooks.

Question 8

Organizing the audit team and the physical examination of assets are components of which two separate audit stages?

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A)  planning; evaluating audit evidence 
B)  planning; collecting audit evidence 
C)  collecting audit evidence; communicating audit results 
D)  communicating audit results; evaluating audit evidence

Question 9

Regarding program modifications,which statement below is incorrect?

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A)  Only material program changes should be thoroughly tested and documented. 
B)  When a program change is submitted for approval, a list of all required updates should be compiled and then approved by management and program users. 
C)  During the change process, the developmental version of the program must be kept separate from the production version. 
D)  After the modified program has received final approval, the change is implemented by replacing the developmental version with the production version.

Question 10

Audit tests and procedures traditionally have been performed on a sample basis.Do options exist for auditors to test significantly more (or all)transactions?

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Question 11

An auditor sets an embedded audit module to flag questionable online transactions,display information about the transaction on the auditor's computer,and send a text message to the auditor's cell phone.The auditor is using

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A)  the snapshot technique. 
B)  a system control audit review file. 
C)  audit hooks. 
D)  continuous and intermittent simulation.

Question 12

Why do all audits follow a sequence of events that can be divided into four stages,and what are the four stages?

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Question 13

The use of a secure file library and restrictions on physical access to data files are control procedures used together to prevent

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A)  an employee or outsider obtaining data about an important client. 
B)  a data entry clerk from introducing data entry errors into the system. 
C)  a computer operator from losing or corrupting files or data during transaction processing. 
D)  programmers making unauthorized modifications to programs.

Question 14

The ________ audit examines the reliability and integrity of accounting records.

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A)  financial 
B)  informational 
C)  information systems 
D)  operational

Question 15

Assessing the quality of internal controls,the reliability of information,and operating performance are all part of which stage of the auditing process?

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A)  audit planning 
B)  collection of audit evidence 
C)  evaluation of audit evidence 
D)  communication of audit results

Question 16

Which auditing technique will not assist in determining if unauthorized programming changes have been made?

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A)  Use of a source code comparison program 
B)  Use of the reprocessing technique to compare program output 
C)  Interviewing and making inquiries of the programming staff 
D)  Use of parallel simulation to compare program output

Question 17

Explain why the auditor's role in program development and acquisition should be limited.

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Question 18

The evidence collection method that examines all supporting documents to determine the validity of a transaction is called

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A)  review of documentation. 
B)  vouching. 
C)  physical examination. 
D)  analytical review.

Question 19

What is the purpose of an information systems audit?

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A)  To determine the inherent risk factors found in the system 
B)  To review and evaluate the internal controls that protect the system 
C)  To examine the reliability and integrity of accounting records 
D)  To examine whether resources have been used in an economical and efficient manner in keeping with organization goals and objectives

Question 20

The ________ audit is concerned with the economical and efficient use of resources and the accomplishment of established goals and objectives.

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