IIA IIA-CIA-PART3 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

IIA IIA-CIA-PART3 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 301:

  An organization was forced to stop production unexpectedly, as raw materials could not be delivered due to a military conflict in the region. Which of the following plans have most likely failed to support the organization?

  A. Just-in-time delivery plans.
  B. Backup plans.
  C. Contingency plans.
  D. Standing plans.
  A. Just-in-time delivery plans.

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• Question 302:

  The negotiator, when encountering unexpected resistance from another party, should first:

  A. Attempt to determine the reason behind the resistance.
  B. Stop the meeting and address the other party's concerns privately.
  C. Restate the negotiator's position regarding the issue.
  D. Research the other party to determine the party's views and requirements.
  A. Attempt to determine the reason behind the resistance.

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  Explanation

  The first step in overcoming unexpected resistance is to attempt to determine the reason behind the resistance. Without knowing the reason, the negotiator is unable to counter it effectively. For example, knowing whether the other party is concerned about a major issue or a detail will affect the negotiator's response.

• Question 303:

  Which of the following is a primary driver behind the creation and prioritization of new strategic initiatives established by an organization?

  A. Risk tolerance.
  B. Performance.
  C. Threats and opportunities.
  D. Governance.
  C. Threats and opportunities.

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• Question 304:

  Which of the following is a benefit of implementing the achievement-oriented leader approach rather than the directive leader approach?

  A. Employee development is enhanced.
  B. The structured environment allows employees to better achieve the organization's goals.
  C. Closer supervision is provided for employees who perform better in a structured work atmosphere.
  D. Employees have more opportunities to develop creativity and meet challenges.
  D. Employees have more opportunities to develop creativity and meet challenges.

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  Explanation

  The benefits to the company of the achievement-oriented leader approach include greater employee confidence and commitment, more employee decision making, increased employee creativity, more challenging objectives, and reduced supervision for employees who work best independently.

• Question 305:

  Which stage in the industry life cycle is characterized by many different product variations?

  A. Introduction.
  B. Growth.
  C. Maturity.
  D. Decline.
  A. Introduction.

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• Question 306:

  Which of the following re a result of implementing an e-commerce system, which relies heavily on electronic data interchange and electronic funds transfer, for purchasing and billing?

  A. Higher cash flow and treasury balances
  B. Higher inventory balances
  C. Higher accounts receivable
  D. Higher accounts payable
  C. Higher accounts receivable

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• Question 307:

  Which of the following is false with regard to Internet connection firewalls?

  A. Firewalls can protect against computer viruses.
  B. Firewalls monitor attacks from the Internet.
  C. Firewalls provide network administrators tools to retaliate against hackers.
  D. Firewalls may be software-based or hardware-based.
  A. Firewalls can protect against computer viruses.

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• Question 308:

  An organization upgraded to a new accounting software. Which of the following activities should be performed by the IT software vendor immediately following the upgrade?

  A. Market analysis to identify trends.
  B. Services to manage and maintain the IT infrastructure.
  C. Backup and restoration.
  D. Software testing and validation
  C. Backup and restoration.

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• Question 309:

  A firm in a fragmented industry should most likely take what action to avoid a strategic trap?

  A. Seek dominance to overcome fragmentation.
  B. Assume that competitors have similar costs.
  C. Avoid centralization of the organizational structure.
  D. Invest heavily to respond quickly to new product demand.
  C. Avoid centralization of the organizational structure.

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  Explanation

  Over centralization of the organizational structure is often a mistake. In the intense competition of a fragmented industry, quick response times, local contacts, personal service, and tight operating control are essential.

• Question 310:

  The internal audit activity completed an initial risk analysis of the organization's data storage center and found several areas of concern. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

  A. Risk response.
  B. Risk identification.
  C. Identification of context.
  D. Risk assessment.
  D. Risk assessment.

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  Explanation