Which of the following is a key component of strong internal control environment?

A. RMIS

B. Segregation of duties

C. Manual control

D. Automated tools








 

Suggested Answer: B

Segregation of duties (SOD) is a key component to maintaining a strong internal control environment because it reduces the risk of fraudulent transactions. When duties for a business process or transaction are segregated it becomes more difficult for fraudulent activity to occur because it would involve collusion among several employees.
Incorrect Answers:
A: An RMIS can be a very effective tool in monitoring all risk factors that impact the enterprise. The danger is that many important classes of risk may be omitted from consideration by the system. hence it doesn't ensure strong internal control environment.
C: Manual controls usually not form strong internal control environment. By not automating SOD controls, there is, potentially, the issue of these controls becoming a barrier in serving the customer. As manual authorizations are often time consuming and require another step in any business process, this takes time away from serving the customer.
Automated compliance solutions aim to provide enterprises with timely and efficient internal controls that do not disrupt their normal business process.
D: It is not directly related in maintaining strong internal control environment. The automated tools are typically used to address SOD and also to provide the enterprise with reporting functionality on SOD violations (i.e., detective controls) and to put in place preventive controls.

This question is in CRISC exam 
For getting Risk and Information Systems Control Certificate


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