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Question # 4

Beneficiaries are people who may never read the audit report, but whose services are improved because the audit was conducted. All of the Following are Examples of beneficiaries EXCEPT:

A.

General public.

B.

Clients of the audited program.

C.

Special interest groups (e.g., consumer advocacy groups, social service organizations, industry and trade groups, etc.).

D.

Clients of the audited program and General public.

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Question # 5

In _________ Specific items are selected based on the auditor’s knowledge about the population. Where as in ________ the probability of selecting each item in the population is known before the sample is chosen. Types of probability samples commonly used by auditors include:

A.

Random sample, Probability samples

B.

Stratified sample, Probability samples

C.

Judgment samples, Probability samples

D.

Probability samples, Stratified sample

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Question # 6

Data collection techniques for summative evaluations include all of the following EXCEPT:

A.

Observation.

B.

Experiments

C.

Interviews.

D.

Examination of documents or data analysis.

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Question # 7

Peter Drucker, one of the foremost authorities on management theory, described why public sector accountability was so critically important. He described all of the following factors that distinguish service organization activities from private-sector activities EXCEPT:

A.

Role of the annual operating budget (as a controlling factor that sets policy, instead of such things as net profit or market share to guide decision-making).

B.

Domination of organization-related legal and contractual provisions

C.

Absence of a significant performance assessment capacity (few governmental entities can be evaluated by a single measure — profit — for effectiveness).

D.

Absence of a “harmony of purpose” control factor. Since not every division is working toward the same goal (profit), other means of control must be established to ensure that the principal’s interests are the driving motivators.

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Question # 8

All of the following is the terminologies used to refer to audits of performance EXCEPT:

A.

Operational audit and program audit.

B.

Management audit and value for-money audit

C.

Comprehensive audit and broad-scope audit

D.

Control audit

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Question # 9

Surrogate measures that can be used to measure a fire prevention program’s success can be documented by the number of classes and students, or a test or survey identifying knowledge gained from the class. Other prevention programs that are challenged by linking programs to surrogate outcomes include all of the following EXCEPT:

A.

Continuous Improvement.

B.

Teen pregnancy prevention.

C.

Drug and alcohol prevention programs.

D.

Early education intervention programs.

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Question # 10

The term _________ refers to the audit procedures deemed necessary in the circumstances to achieve the objective of the audit. The procedures required to conduct an audit in accordance with _________ should be determined by the auditor having regard to the requirements of ISAs, relevant professional bodies, legislation, and regulations:

A.

Scope of an audit, ISAs

B.

Purpose of an audit, ISAs

C.

Principle of an audit, ISAs

D.

Purpose of an audit, PSPs

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Question # 11

The scope of the audit defines the boundaries of the audit by addressing such items as the audit period or number of locations to be reviewed. Some important considerations when defining the scope of an audit include all of the following given below EXCEPT:

A.

Program or management objectives (e.g., the audit may be limited to a specific program within an organization).

B.

Determine how audit findings should be formulated.

C.

Risks identified (inherent and control risks), also called level of risks and extent of vulnerability to the risk/strength of control activities.

D.

Type and extent of problems found in prior years’ audit reports and Preliminary judgment about materiality levels.

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Question # 12

_________is defined as the ongoing monitoring and reporting of program accomplishments, particularly progress toward established goals.

A.

control measurement

B.

Performance measurement

C.

Quality measurement

D.

quantity measurement

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Question # 13

The audit committee should be made up of individuals who are independent of the day-to-day management of the public sector entity and who have the necessary program and /or management expertise to perform their review function effectively. The responsibilities of the audit committee should be stated in a _______, _______ or _______that is approved by the full board or governing body of the public sector entity, as appropriate.

A.

informal, written charter or equivalent document

B.

legal, written charter or equivalent document

C.

formal, verbal charter or equivalent document

D.

formal, written charter or equivalent document

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Question # 14

All of the following are the construction issues while developing a questionnaire EXCEPT:

A.

The questions should be as simple, direct, and unambiguous as possible.

B.

Any unique or seldom used terms should be clearly defined.

C.

Response choices should be consistent (avoid use of the most positive choice first in one question, followed by a question where the most negative response choice is first).

D.

Avoid asking leading questions such as, “Do you believe that minority quotas are an unfair means of allocating political favors to specific voter groups?”

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Question # 15

The__________ is where the audit determines whether process controls exist and are sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that the desired performance will be achieved. Where as The ____________ is where the audit includes methodology for measuring performance either because the audited entity is not measuring its own performance or because its performance measurement efforts are or may be incomplete or unreliable.

A.

Measurement-based approach, process-based approach

B.

Process-based approach, measurement-based approach

C.

Planning-based approach, measurement-based approach

D.

Measurement-based approach, control-based approach

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Question # 16

There are two major categories of questions interviewers can ask. _______ require the subject to give a detailed reply. ________ usually call for Yes/No replies or suggest a possible answer.

A.

Open-ended questions, interrogative questions

B.

Open-ended questions, Closed-ended questions

C.

interrogative questions, Closed-ended questions

D.

Closed-ended questions, Open-ended questions

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Question # 17

________ is the formal method where an employee’s work product is appraised. Where as There should be formal guidelines that promote fair and equitable ________ and help ensure that employees are made aware of behavioral problems and have the option to modify their behavior.

A.

termination, evaluation

B.

discipline, Evaluation

C.

Evaluation, discipline

D.

Discipline, evaluation

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Question # 18

Statistical sampling allows the auditor to limit sampling risk to an acceptable level. Following are major classifications of sample selection are all of the following EXCEPT:

A.

Judgment samples

B.

Probability samples

C.

Random sample

D.

Both A & B

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Question # 19

If the audit organization has done what is given below then in general, reviewers can conclude there is reasonable assurance that an internal quality control system is effective. please mark the correct option:

A.

Not implemented adequate audit policies and procedures.

B.

Followed applicable auditing standards.

C.

Implemented adequate audit policies and procedures.

D.

Not followed applicable auditing standards.

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Question # 20

All of the following are the standards common to auditors and SAIs EXCEPT:

A.

The auditor and the SAI must not be independent.

B.

The auditor and the SAI must possess the required competence.

C.

The auditor and the SAI must be independent.

D.

The auditor and the SAI must exercise due care and concern in complying with the INTOSAI auditing standards.

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Question # 21

Systems software consists of computer programs and related routines that control computer processing. Control techniques for systems software include all of the following EXCEPT:

A.

Securing dial-up lines for access to computer resources.

B.

Setting appropriate system parameters and security options for operating systems.

C.

Controlling procurement and maintenance of software licenses.

D.

Using the security features of security software effectively.

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Question # 22

The major considerations in project management can be modified to fit specific projects, but generally include the following:

A.

Clarify understanding about the audit mandate

B.

Develop budgets and Assign staff to the project

C.

Develop and assign specific tasks

D.

All of the above.

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Question # 23

The Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation (CCAF) lists the following 12 attributes that management should be reporting on regarding the effectiveness of their organizations please choose the correct option:

A.

Management direction (e.g., clarity of objectives), continued relevance of a program, Appropriateness of program design and Achievement of intended results.

B.

Satisfaction of clients or stakeholders, Secondary impacts, Costs and productivity,Responsiveness to changed circumstances and financial results.

C.

Quantify effect (difference between condition and criteria).

D.

The extent to which the organization provides an appropriate work environment for its Employees, Safeguarding of assets and Monitoring and reporting of performance

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Question # 24

The application of the appropriate audit standards is dependent on all of the following issues EXCEPT:

A.

Laws and policies of the audit organization.

B.

Regulations

C.

Audit requirements

D.

External control requirement

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Question # 25

The customer-driven approach operates under the “business” model where all efforts are geared toward developing and retaining the customer base. This approach promotes the ability to react and adapt to customer needs and to provide services in an efficient and effective manner:

A.

customer-driven, act and adapt

B.

Bureaucratic, react and adapt

C.

autocratic, react and adapt

D.

customer-driven, react and adapt

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Question # 26

Process measures provide a means for evaluating the use of inputs to achieve outputs. where as Outcome measures report the results associated with the products or services delivered by a program or agency program, both qualitative and quantitative.

A.

Process measures Outcome measures

B.

Outcome measures Process measures

C.

Output measures Input measures

D.

Input measures Output measures

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Question # 27

In the public sector, there are generally eight types of auditor’s reports to be included in the financial statements, these are given below please choose the correct option:

A.

Auditor’s report on the fair presentation of the financial statements.

B.

Auditor’s report on compliance with general requirements for both major and non-major federal financial assistance programs.

C.

Auditor’s report on compliance with specific requirements related to major federal financial assistance programs.

D.

All of the above.

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Question # 28

________are used to allocate and account for the costs associated with providing a centralized service, such as printing, data processing, or motor pools. Where as _______is the fund where government holds or manages financial resources in a fiduciary capacity.

A.

permanent fund, enterprise fund

B.

Internal service funds, Fiduciary Fund

C.

General Funds, Special Revenue Funds

D.

Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund

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Question # 29

All budgets, whether national, regional, or local, should be tied to specific objectives. All government revenue raising and spending should fall into one of the following objectives given below please choose the correct option:

A.

Allocation — ensuring that an appropriate level of funding flows into sectors of the economy where it is required.

B.

Legislative consideration

C.

Audit and evaluation

D.

Growth — Using the power of government spending to facilitate economic growth and wealth creation.

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Question # 30

All of the following are levels of ethics, each of which has its own sets of responsibilities EXCEPT:

A.

Organizational ethics — The environment or culture of an organization and formal and informal rules of conduct. These can also include specific laws and regulations.

B.

Personal morality — The basic sense of right and wrong is a function of social mores, parental influence, religious background, and personal experiences.

C.

Corporate social responsibility or CSR: an umbrella term under which the ethical rights and duties existing between companies and society is debated.

D.

Professional ethics — Professional norms and rules that govern a profession. Some professions, such as auditing, have professional codes of conducts (such as The IIA’s Code of Ethics).

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Question # 31

In testing the controls established by management, auditors should be able to identify if there are high-risk areas for integrity violations. Auditor responsibilities for detecting integrity violations include all of the following EXCEPT:

A.

Auditors should evaluate the evidence and determine the appropriate course of action. An investigation may be warranted if indicators strongly suggest that integrity violations occurred.

B.

When significant control weaknesses are found, the auditor should conduct sufficient tests to determine if these weaknesses resulted in integrity violations. The level of testing should increase as the number or significance of control weaknesses increases.

C.

Auditors must not have the knowledge and skills to adequately identify when violations occurred.

D.

Auditors should notify the proper legal authorities, if warranted.

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Question # 32

All of The following are guidelines for developing adequate performance measures EXCEPT:

A.

Use a “family” of measures to capture multiple dimensions of performance.

B.

Measures used should focus on measurable aspects of performance.

C.

Performance measures should be comprehensive enough to reach valid conclusions about the program.

D.

Renewal applications (number of applications received).

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Question # 33

The purpose of the external quality control review is to determine whether the organization’s internal quality control system is in place and operating effectively to provide reasonable assurance that established policies and procedures and applicable auditing standards are being followed.

A.

Quality control, Quantity control

B.

Internal quality control system, External quality control

C.

External quality control, Internal quality control system

D.

Quantity control, Quantity control

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Question # 34

All of the Following are the major categories of performance measures EXCEPT:

A.

Input measures

B.

Process measures

C.

Output measures

D.

control measures

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Question # 35

All of the following groups benefit from the existence of audit standards in a variety of ways EXCEPT:

A.

Elected officials and the public receive increased assurance that public funds are being effectively used and monitored

B.

Government organization

C.

Management receives increased assurance that fraud or other organizational deficiencies will be detected and corrected.

D.

External parties and reviewers are provided with usable measurement guidelines.

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Question # 36

Crosscutting performance goals are other factors that managers are responsible for across all phases of the service provision process. While these factors cannot always be measured in quantifiable terms, they definitely impact how and why services are provided. Factors to consider include all of the following EXCEPT:

A.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations.

B.

Reliability, Validity, and Availability of Information.

C.

Maintaining Underlying Values.

D.

No Continuous Improvement.

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Question # 37

The plans developed for the audit function should be updated as circumstances dictate. All of the following are Specific types of plans included EXCEPT:

A.

Goals for the audit unit and Criteria to measure progress toward achieving goals.

B.

Followed applicable auditing standards.

C.

Staffing plans and financial budgets and Activity reports.

D.

Audit work schedules (e.g., activities to be audited, time frames for audit, resource estimates).

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Question # 38

All of the following are the goals of a well-functioning group EXCEPT:

A.

Time should be spent solving major problems instead of petty personal conflicts and concerns.

B.

The group should recognize that individuals have different strengths and weaknesses. Roles and assignments of group members should take these strengths and weaknesses into account.

C.

Achieving the overall goals of the group should not be the priority of all group members.

D.

The group should make decisions based on sound logic and evidence. Input from all group members, regardless of rank or experience level, should be heard and evaluated fairly.

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Question # 39

All of the following are the reporting standards in government auditing EXCEPT:

A.

The auditor should plan the audit in a manner which ensures that an audit of high quality is carried out in an economic, efficient, and effective way and in a timely manner.

B.

It is for the SAI to which they belong to decide finally on the action to be taken in relation to fraudulent practices or serious irregularities discovered by the auditors.

C.

At the end of each audit the auditor should prepare a written opinion or report, as appropriate, setting out the findings in an appropriate form; its content should be easy to understand and be independent, objective, fair, and constructive.

D.

The work of the audit staff at each level and audit phase should be properly supervised during the audit; and documented work should be reviewed by a senior member of the audit staff.

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Question # 40

The IIA has developed the Professional Practices Framework (PPF). In general, a framework provides a structural blueprint of how a body of knowledge and guidance fits together. As a coherent system, it facilitates all of the following to a discipline or profession EXCEPT:

A.

Communication skills

B.

Application of concepts

C.

Consistent development

D.

Interpretation and methodologies

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Question # 41

An audit of systems development activities may include a review of all of the following EXCEPT:

A.

Adequacy of systems development standards and methodology.

B.

Testing requirements for new systems and major modifications to existing systems.

C.

Testing requirements, including requirements for user and programmer testing.

D.

Controls associated with placing authorized programs into production.

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Question # 42

Government auditing serves a variety of customers. What are the three main types of customers which they serve please mark the correct one?

A.

Potential customers, secondary customers, and beneficiaries.

B.

Primary customers, final customers, and beneficiaries.

C.

Loyal customers, secondary customers, and beneficiaries.

D.

Primary customers, secondary customers, and beneficiaries.

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Question # 43

_______ quantify the amount of resources used or planned for a specific service or program. Where as ________report quantities of products or services delivered by a program or agency.

A.

Output measures Input measures

B.

Input measures Output measures

C.

Output measures control measures

D.

quality measures Output measures

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Question # 44

_________ is a contract that provides for payment of allowable incurred costs to the extent prescribed in the contract. Where as ___________ a cost-reimbursement contract in which the contractor receives no fee and is reimbursed only for an agreed-upon portion of its allowable costs:

A.

Cost sharing, Cost-plus-incentive-fee

B.

Cost-plus-fixed-fee is, Cost-plus-incentive-fee

C.

Cost-reimbursement, Cost sharing

D.

Cost-plus-incentive-fee, Cost sharing

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Question # 45

The _______________ mission is to serve the public interest, strengthen the global accountancy profession, and contribute to the development of strong international economies by establishing and promoting adherence to high-quality professional standards, furthering the international convergence of such standards, and speaking out on public interest issues where the profession’s expertise is most relevant:

A.

International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA).

B.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC)

C.

International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) Standards.

D.

International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

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Question # 46

Measurement criteria are considered relevant when they relate directly to the mission, goals, and objectives of the customer. All of the following are some possible examples of measurement criteria that could be used in performance audits EXCEPT:

A.

Legal or contractual requirements for specific performance (e.g., efficiency standards, quality standards or goals for outcomes to be achieved by a program).

B.

Benchmark performance by comparable public or private sector operations.

C.

Customers feedback will be given the first and foremost importance.

D.

Ad hoc criteria asserted by the auditors, such as comparisons to performance for a prior period, comparison of performance among branch offices or similar organizational divisions.

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Question # 47

Auditors and evaluators develop ________ to obtain information from customers or other stakeholders that is not readily available in the organization’s data sources. Where as ______ allow auditors to obtain testimonial evidence regarding a customer’s operations, activities, concerns, and initiatives.

A.

observation, interviews

B.

Interviews, questionnaires

C.

questionnaires, Interviews

D.

surveys, Interviews

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Question # 48

An integrated budget provides the mechanism to review spending activities and make judgments on the appropriateness of those expenditures. Where as Capital budgeting is often based on the issuance of capital debt.

A.

Zero-based budgeting, program budgeting

B.

program budgeting, Zero-based budgeting

C.

Zero-based Budget, Integrated Budget

D.

integrated budget, Capital budgeting

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Question # 49

All of the following given below are the purposes of the Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual EXCEPT:

A.

Inform financial auditors about computer-related controls and related audit issues so that they can better plan their work and integrate the work of information systems (IS) auditors with other aspects of the financial audit.

B.

Pull together information on the historic environment analyses it and present it on a dedicated website.

C.

Establish a stakeholder advisory group to facilitate sharing of knowledge and co-ordinate a report on the “state of the historic environment”.

D.

Provide guidance to IS auditors on the scope of issues that generally should be considered in any review of computer-related controls over the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of computerized data associated with federal agency systems.

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