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IIA IIA-CHAL-QISA Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge Exam |
| Exam Number: | IIA-CHAL-QISA |
| Exam Price: | $845 USD (Member) / $1,245 USD (Non-Member) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years from program acceptance |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) |
| Passing Score: | 600 (out of 750) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 |
| Recommended Training: | CIA Challenge Exam Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling IIA Certification Candidate Management System |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Active holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation; proof of good standing required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.theiia.org/en/certifications/cia/challenge-exam/information-systems/ |
IIA IIA-CHAL-QISA Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Internal Audit Basics | 20% | - Foundational concepts and standards
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| Topic 2: Information Systems and Technology Audit | 40% | - Information systems audit process
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| Topic 3: Internal Audit Practice | 40% | - Communicating results and monitoring progress
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IIA-CHAL-QISA Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
IIA Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge is an official The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) exam, listed under exam code IIA-CHAL-QISA. A passing result earns you the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification at the Professional level. It also ties into Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing IIA Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge requires 600 (out of 750), and the official registration fee is $845 USD (Member) / $1,245 USD (Non-Member). Retakes charge the full $845 USD (Member) / $1,245 USD (Non-Member) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Active holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation; proof of good standing required
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The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) recommends the following training for IIA Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge candidates.
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The IIA Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge syllabus spans 3 domains, led by Information Systems and Technology Audit (40%), Internal Audit Practice (40%), and Internal Audit Basics (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
IIA Qualified Info Systems Auditor CIA Challenge Sample Questions:
A bicycle manufacturer incurs a combination of fixed and variable costs with the production of each bicycle. Which of the following statements is true regarding these costs?
- A. if the number of bicycles produced is increased by 15 percent, the variable cost per unit will increase proportionally
- B. if the number of bicycles produced is increased by 30 percent, the fixed cost per unit will decline.
- C. The fixed cost per unit will vary directly based on the number of bicycles produced during the production cycle.
- D. The total variable cost will vary proportionally and inversely with the number of bicycles produced during a production run.
A bank uses customer departmentalization to categorize its departments. Which of the following groups best exemplifies this method of categorization?
- A. South, southwest and east.
- B. Community, institutional, and agricultural banking
- C. Mortgages, credit cards, and savings.
- D. Teller, manager, and IT specialist
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According to IIA guidance, which of the following is true regarding typical fraud schemes?
1. A diversion occurs when an employee has an undisclosed personal
economic interest in a transaction that adversely affects the
organization
2. Tax evasion is intentional reporting of false or misleading
information on a tax return by an organization to reduce taxes owed.
3. Skimming involves stealing cash or assets from the organization and
is normally concealed by adjusting the organization's records
4. Disbursement fraud occurs when a person causes the organization to
issue a payment for fictitious goods or services
- A. 1 and 4
- B. 2 and 4
- C. 2 and 3.
- D. 1 and 3.
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Operational management In the IT department has developed key performance indicator reports, which are reviewed in detail during monthly staff meetings. This activity is designed to prevent which of the following conditions?
- A. Knowledge/skills gap.
- B. Accountability reward failure
- C. Communication failure
- D. Monitoring gap.
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Which of the following provides the BEST indication of a mature cybersecurity governance program?
- A. Security incidents are reported to regulators.
- B. Antivirus software is installed.
- C. Password policies are documented.
- D. Cybersecurity risks are integrated into enterprise risk management.
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