Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 63

As it relates to the data analytics process, which of the following best describes the purpose of an internal auditor who cleaned and normalized data?

Answer options

• A. The auditor eliminated duplicate information.
• B. The auditor organized data to minimize useless information.
• C. The auditor made data usable for a specific purpose by ensuring that anomalies were identified and corrected.
• D. The auditor ensured data fields were consistent and that data could be used for a specific purpose.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because the primary goal of cleaning data is to eliminate duplicate information, making the dataset more accurate. Options B, C, and D, while related to data organization and usability, do not specifically focus on the elimination of duplicates, which is central to the cleaning process.