IIA IIA-CIA-Part2 Quiz 181 Topic 8 Questions 901-905

Question: 1

Word selection can have an impact on the recipient when presenting an engagement communication in either written or oral form. In a written or oral presentation in which the internal auditor's objective is to persuade an individual to accept the recommendations, using words with strong or emotional connotation rather than words with low connotation

AMay move the recipient deliberately in the direction of the internal auditor's recommendation.

BMay misfire quickly, moving the recipient away from the internal auditor's recommendation.

CWill cause the recipient to accept the internal auditor's recommendations quickly with no reservations.

DWill have no effect whatsoever on the recipient.

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Question: 2

When making a presentation to management, the internal auditor wants to report observations, conclusions, and recommendations and to stimulate action. These objectives are best accomplished by

ADelivering a lecture on the engagement results.

BShowing a series of slides or overheads, which graphically depict the engagement results: limit verbal commentary.

CUsing slides/overheads to support a discussion of major points.

DHanding out copies of the final engagement communication, asking the participants to read it, and asking for questions.

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Question: 3

Successful communication between the internal auditor and the engagement client partially depends on achieving appropriate emphasis so that both parties are aware of the most important points in their discussion. Which of the following approaches provides the most emphasis in an engagement communication?

AGraphics, repetition, and itemization.

BSolid paragraphs and detailed appendices.

CCalm discussion in a conversational tone.

DKey points embedded in discussion.

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Question: 4

The manner in which data and evidence is gathered, evaluated, and summarized for presentation should be done with care and precision. Which quality of communications does this statement best describe?

AObjective.

BAccurate.

CTimely.

DConstructive.

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Question: 5

One purpose of the exit meeting is for the internal auditor to

ARequire corrective action.

BReview and verify the appropriateness of the engagement communication based upon client input.

CReview the performance of internal auditors assigned to the engagement.

DPresent the final engagement communication to management.

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IIA IIA-CIA-Part2 Quiz:181 Topic:8 Questions:901-905