IIA-CIA-Part3 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

An organization prepares a statement of privacy to protect customers' personal information. Which of the following might violate the privacy principles?

ACustomers can access and update personal information when needed.

BThe organization retains customers' personal information indefinitely.

CCustomers reserve the right to reject sharing personal information with third parties.

DThe organization performs regular maintenance on customers' personal information.

Answer : B

Question 2

An internal auditor was assigned to test for ghost employees using data analytics. The auditor extracted employee data from human resources and payroll. Using spreadsheet functions, the auditor matched data sets by name and assumed that employees who were not present in each data set should be investigated further. However, the results seemed erroneous, as very few employees matched across all data sets. Which of the following data analytics steps has the auditor most likely omitted?

AData analysis.

BData diagnostics.

CData velocity.

DData normalization.

Answer : D

Question 3

Which of the following controls is the most effective for ensuring confidentially of transmitted information?

AFirewall.

BAntivirus software.

CPasswords.

DEncryption.

Answer : D

Question 4

Which of the following facilitates data extraction from an application?

AApplication program code.

BDatabase system.

COperating system.

DNetworks.

Answer : B

Question 5

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of managerial accounting, which is not applicable to financial accounting?

AManagerial accounting uses double-entry accounting and cost data.

BManagerial accounting uses general accepted accounting principles.

CManagerial accounting involves decision making based on quantifiable economic events.

DManagerial accounting involves decision making based on predetermined standards.

Answer : D

Question 6

A chief audit executive wants to implement an enterprisewide resource planning software. Which of the following internal audit assessments could provide overall assurance on the likelihood of the software implementation's success?

AReadiness assessment.

BProject risk assessment.

CPost-implementation review.

DKey phase review.

Answer : C

Question 7

Which of the following would be the strongest control to prevent unauthorized wireless network access?

AAllowing access to the organization's network only through a virtual private network.

BLogging devices that access the network, including the date. time, and identity of the user.

CTracking all mobile device physical locations and banning access from non-designated areas.

DPermitting only authorized IT personnel to have administrative control of mobile devices.

Answer : D

IIA-CIA-Part3 Certified Internal Auditor-Internal Audit Knowledge Elements Exam Practice Test