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Question 1

D plc is a public relations company. Shares in D plc have recently been listed on the UK stock exchange.
D plc has an internal audit department that reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is considering outsourcing internal audit to an audit firm, whichwould not be the firm that conducts D plc's external audit.
Identify THREE advantages to D plc of outsourcing internal audit in this way.

A : ing so may improve independence.

B : cisions relating to internal audit can be based solely on cost.

C : ternal audit will have a better understanding of D plc's objectives and culture.

D : ecialist skills may be more readily available.

E : k of staff turnover is passed to the outsource company.

Answer: A,D

Question 2

An electricity company owns and operates a nuclear power station located ten miles from a large city. A recent and very extensive engineering examination of the power station concludes with the estimate that the probability of a major nuclear disaster within the next 20 years is 0.2%.
Which of the following best explains the relevance of quantifying the risk in that way?

A : ere is no acceptable level of risk for a major nuclear accident and so the probability has little information value in itself.

B : probability is so low as to be ignored.

C : directors will be able to argue that they were not negligent in the event of a major disaster within the 20 year period.

D : The calculation of a precise probability demonstrates that the engineers who conducted the inspection are experts in their field.

Answer: A

Question 3

Which method of quantifying risk exposure can be used to calculate the maximum loss on a portfolio occurring within a period of time with a given probability?

A : lue at Risk

B : gression analysis

C : mulation

D : pected value

Answer: D

Question 4

With regard to the rote of the audit committee which of the following statements are correct? Select ALL that apply

A : audit committee should design the system of internal controls

B : audit committee should decide annually whether it needs an internal audit function

C : audit committee should decide annually whether it needs an external audit function

D : audit committee should review and monitor the effectiveness of the company's internal audit function

E : audit committee should provide arrangements for whistle blowing

F : The audit committee should engage consultants to carry out business reviews

Answer: A,D

Question 5

You have been assigned the role of lead internal auditor. Your task is to carryout the annual assessment of the production line maintenance department.
When planning for this audit, which of the following must be completed?

A : epare the report.

B : tablish whether the controls are adequate or not.

C : cide how the controls will be tested.

D : arn all about the systems and controls in the department.

E : refully consider any control weaknesses that are reported.

F : view previous audit findings for the department.

Answer: A,C,D

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