BEAC Certified Professional Environmental Auditor

QUESTION NO: 1
The specific structure of the audit program will vary, depending upon the individual organization. Probably the most prevalent, though not the only, approach is:

A. To appoint a corporate audit program director B. Both of these C. Any one of these D. To assign a small group to this individual

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 2
Any audit program must have some bounds under which it operates. Someone must decide which facilities are audited, what they are audited against, and what type of audits will be conducted. In general, audit programs will be responsible for auditing the facility types, for instance:

A. Joint ventures with majority ownership and operational responsibility B. Warehouses and distribution centers on rent C. A and C both D. Real estate owned

Correct Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 3
A product quality audit always requires:

A. An examination of processing procedures B. An assessment of product conformance C. The use of a scoring checklist D. An appraisal of process completeness

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 4
A written understanding between the auditor and the client concerning the auditor's responsibility for the discovery of illegal acts is usually set forth in a(n):

A. Management letter B. Letter of audit inquiry C. Client representation letter D. Engagement letter

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 5
The common elements of a compliance inspection procedure can be grouped into procedural categories:

A. Physical inspection B. Pre-inspection preparation C. Opening conference and closing conference D. All of these

Correct Answer: D

QUESTION NO: 6
Which one of the following authorities shall fix the remuneration of the auditors, if auditors are appointed by the SECP?

A. Directors B. Company registrar C. SECP D. Shareholders

Correct Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 7
It is also significant that the U.S. EPA may require, as a condition for penalty mitigation, that a description of an entity's CMS be made:

A. Privately available B. Publicly available C. None of these D. Internationally available

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 8
Which one of the following is FALSE about Internal Control Evaluation Checklists (ICEC)?

A. It is designed to determine, whether desirable internal controls are present B. It is normally employed where system's information has already been recorded C. ICEC is developed to overcome the shortcomings of Internal Control Questionnaire D. The rules of constructing ICEC is different than construction of Internal Control Questionnaire

Correct Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 9
Legislation in most provinces:

A. Requires environmental audits be performed B. Permits government agencies to order current landowners to clean up the premises where contamination exists C. Requires the government to clean contaminated properties D. Permits government agencies to clean up the premises where contamination exists

Correct Answer: B

BEAC Certified Professional Environmental Auditor - CPEA Exam Questions