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CIMAPRA19-P03-1 Exam - Topic 4 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA19-P03-1 exam
Question #: 35
Topic #: 4
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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?

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Suggested Answer: B, E, F

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Alexia
3 months ago
Totally agree with considering control weaknesses!
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Verda
3 months ago
Wait, do we really need to prepare the report before the audit? Seems off.
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Sabine
3 months ago
Establishing control adequacy is a must, no doubt.
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Leota
4 months ago
I think learning about the systems is super important too!
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Brande
4 months ago
You definitely need to review previous audit findings first.
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Justine
4 months ago
I think we might need to establish whether the controls are adequate, but I'm not completely confident about the order of these tasks.
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Brice
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like deciding how the controls will be tested is also a key step in the planning process.
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Dorothy
4 months ago
I remember something about reviewing previous audit findings being important. It helps to see what issues have been raised before.
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Ronny
5 months ago
I think we need to learn about the systems and controls first, right? That seems crucial for understanding what we're auditing.
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Doyle
5 months ago
I'm feeling a little confused by this question. There are a lot of steps involved in planning an audit, and I'm not sure if I'm missing something. I'll need to review my notes and make sure I understand the full scope of the auditor's responsibilities.
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Shasta
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key things I need to focus on are deciding how to test the controls and establishing whether they are adequate or not. I'll make sure to thoroughly review the systems and controls in the department as well.
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Brittni
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a lot of options to consider, and I want to make sure I don't miss anything important. I'll need to carefully read through each choice and think about the key steps in the audit planning process.
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Nikita
5 months ago
This seems like a pretty straightforward audit planning question. I think I'll start by reviewing the previous audit findings to get a sense of any ongoing issues in the department.
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Leila
5 months ago
This is a good one! I think the most important things are reviewing the previous audit findings and carefully considering any control weaknesses that are reported. That will help me identify the key areas to focus on during the planning process.
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Audria
5 months ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Production orders are used to manage and track the production of goods, so they're likely used in manufacturing processes. Process manufacturing involves continuous production, while discrete manufacturing is for individual, distinct products. Since the question is asking about production orders, I think the answer is C, discrete manufacturing processes.
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Fannie
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the benefits of HP's toner technology. I'll need to think through the different options and consider which one best explains the purpose of the microscopic, spherical toner particles.
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Jillian
10 months ago
I don't know, man, I'd just show up with a clipboard and a confident stride. That's how you ace an audit, right?
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Daron
8 months ago
C) Decide how the controls will be tested.
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Nathan
9 months ago
B) Establish whether the controls are adequate or not.
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Huey
9 months ago
A) Prepare the report.
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Daniel
9 months ago
C) Decide how the controls will be tested.
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Matthew
9 months ago
B) Establish whether the controls are adequate or not.
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Luther
10 months ago
A) Prepare the report.
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Desiree
10 months ago
Nah, nah, nah, it's gotta be F - Review previous audit findings for the department. You can't just march in there blind, you need to know what's been going on!
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Judy
10 months ago
Hold up, I'm going with B - Establish whether the controls are adequate or not. Isn't that like, the whole point of the audit?
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Lashandra
8 months ago
Absolutely, that is a fundamental step in evaluating the production line maintenance department.
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Verdell
8 months ago
Definitely, assessing the adequacy of controls is essential for the audit.
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Glen
9 months ago
I agree, that is a key aspect of the audit process.
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Martina
9 months ago
Yes, you're right. It is crucial to determine if the controls are sufficient.
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Tyisha
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm pretty sure it's D - Learn all about the systems and controls in the department. You can't audit what you don't understand, am I right?
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Stephania
9 months ago
Absolutely, you need to have a good grasp of the department's operations before assessing their controls.
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Elouise
9 months ago
Yes, understanding the systems and controls is crucial for a successful audit.
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Pamella
9 months ago
F) Review previous audit findings for the department.
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Ashton
9 months ago
E) Carefully consider any control weaknesses that are reported.
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Viki
9 months ago
D) Learn all about the systems and controls in the department.
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Carlee
9 months ago
C) Decide how the controls will be tested.
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Starr
9 months ago
B) Establish whether the controls are adequate or not.
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Maryann
9 months ago
A) Prepare the report.
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Jani
9 months ago
F) Review previous audit findings for the department.
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Dorinda
9 months ago
E) Carefully consider any control weaknesses that are reported.
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Valentin
9 months ago
C) Decide how the controls will be tested.
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Keena
9 months ago
B) Establish whether the controls are adequate or not.
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Fidelia
10 months ago
A) Prepare the report.
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Destiny
10 months ago
We also need to carefully consider any control weaknesses that are reported.
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Twila
11 months ago
I agree, that will give us a good starting point for the audit.
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Ty
11 months ago
Woah, this is a tricky one! I think the correct answer is C - Decide how the controls will be tested. You gotta have a plan for how you're gonna assess those controls, right?
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Wilda
10 months ago
D) Learn all about the systems and controls in the department.
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Kirby
10 months ago
C) Decide how the controls will be tested.
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Antonio
10 months ago
B) Establish whether the controls are adequate or not.
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Domitila
10 months ago
A) Prepare the report.
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Na
11 months ago
I think we should review previous audit findings for the department.
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