October 2020 Internal Auditor Quiz

1. In "Mentorships That Work" author Christine Janesko says that research shows that mentoring relationships can:

Help with employee retention and engagement.

Improve communication and leadership skills.

Both A and B.

None of the above.

2. According to "Recruiting the Next Generation of Internal Auditors," by Seth Peterson and Alex Rusate, when considering an internal audit position at an organization, candidates should consider:

How many internal auditors in the department have earned the Certified Internal Auditor designation.

Referrals from the organization’s employees.

The organization’s culture and how it aligns with his or her personality.

Whether internal audit has completed a quality assurance review in the past five years.

3. According to "The Seducer's Game" by Sanya Morang and Steve Morang, what, along with narcissism, explains an increase in entitlement, a key attribute of the Seduction of Fraud Diamond?

Intelligence.

A need to deceive.

A faulty moral compass.

Empathy.

4. According to "Recruiting the Next Generation of Internal Auditors," the first question internal audit hiring managers should ask job candidates at an interview is how they have overcome adversity at previous jobs.

True

False

5. According to "Emerging Leaders 2020," which of this year's Emerging Leaders describes internal auditing as "a profession with unlimited possibilities"?

Sony Tharayil

Rachel Jurgens

Thokozani Sihlangu

Daniel Meyo

6. In "Emerging Leaders 2020," how does author Russell Jackson describe the path to internal audit for many of this year's honorees?

Traditional

Winding

Smooth

None of the above

7. In "Mentorships That Work" author Christine Janesko says one of key elements in a successful mentor-mentee relationship is:

Respect

Trust

Communication

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8. According to "10 Questions About the New Three Lines Model," the new model confirms that it is not possible to be both independent of management and assume management responsibilities.

True

False

9. Which individual profiled in "Emerging Leaders 2020" holds a certification in robotic process automation?

Bonnie Tse

Michael Zumbano

Hassan NK Khayal

Kyra Li

10. According to "10 Questions About the New Three Lines Model," under the new model, first line roles:

Are business unit management.

Are most directly focused on providing the client with products and services.

Focus on specific aspects of risk management.

Include assurance activities other than internal audit, such as compliance and risk management.

11. In "The Seducer's Game" by Sanya Morang and Steve Morang, The Seduction of Fraud Diamond is based on Opportunity, Entitlement, Boldness, and Pressure.

True

False

12. According to "Recruiting the Next Generation of Internal Auditors," the ideal internal audit job candidate will:

Be able to demonstrate how he or she has worked well on a team.

Fit in to the organization and internal audit department’s culture.

Have excellent internal audit “hard” skills, including technology.

Have worked in other aspects of the business.

13. In the onboarding mentorship program described by David Dominguez in "Mentorships That Work:"

Mentors were expected to work on scenario-based problems.

Mentors got help through on-demand courses.

The program was built into the design of the company.

Mentors were expected do more informal activities.

14. According to "10 Questions About the New Three Lines Model," by Robert Perez, IIA Global Chair Jenitha John says the Three Lines Model brings aspects of risk management under:

Creating and protecting value.

First and second line roles.

Governance.

Governing body roles.

15. Which sentence best describes personality traits of a common seducer, according to "The Seducer's Game" by Sanya Morang and Steve Morang?

Deceptive, fearless, charming, and loyal.

Bold, assertive, witty, and discerning.

Flexible, reinventive, empathetic, and innovative.

All of the above.