13.The chief audit executive (CAE) of a small internal audit activity (IAA) plans to test conformance with the Standards through a quality assurance review. According to the Standards, which of the following are acceptable practice for this review? 1. Use an external service provider. 2. Conduct a self-assessment with independent validation. 3. Arrange for a review by qualified employees outside of the IAA. 4. Arrange for reciprocal peer review with another CAE.

A.1 and 2

B.2, 3, and 4

C.1, 2, and 3

D.2 and 4

14.A new chief audit executive (CAE) of a large internal audit activity (IAA) is dissatisfied with the current amount and quality of training being provided to the staff and wishes to implement improvements. According to IIA guidance, which of the following actions would best help the CAE reach this objective?

A.Perform a gap analysis of the IAA's existing knowledge, skills and competencies.

B.Assign one experienced manager to better coordinate staff training and development activities.

C.Engage a consultant to benchmark the IAA's training program against its peers.

D.Require that all staff obtain a minimum of two relevant audit certifications.

15.According to the IIA guidance, who is responsible for periodically assessing the internal audit activity?

A.The external auditors.

B.Senior management.

C.The board.

D.The chief audit executive.