ABC Auditing Principles & Procedures 2

Question 1

When auditing a communication department's media monitoring practices, which metric is MOST critical to verify?

Accepted Answer

Coverage accuracy and source representativeness

Answer

Media monitoring audits must verify that coverage is accurately captured and sources are representative to ensure the organization has a complete picture of its media presence.

Question 2

An internal audit reveals that the PR team's crisis communication plan has not been tested in 18 months. What is the auditor's recommended corrective action?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a tabletop exercise or simulation to test the plan

Answer

Crisis plans must be regularly tested through exercises to identify gaps and ensure staff can execute them effectively under pressure.

Question 3

Which sampling method is MOST appropriate when auditing a large volume of stakeholder communications for tone compliance?

Accepted Answer

Systematic random sampling

Answer

Systematic random sampling ensures every communication has an equal chance of selection, providing a statistically defensible basis for audit conclusions.

Question 4

During a communication audit, an auditor discovers that two departments issue contradictory messaging to the same external audience. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A message consistency deficiency

Answer

Contradictory messaging from different departments represents a message consistency deficiency that can confuse stakeholders and undermine organizational credibility.

Question 5

What does a 'communication channel audit' primarily assess?

Accepted Answer

Whether the right messages reach the right audiences through appropriate channels

Answer

A channel audit evaluates whether selected communication channels are suited to their intended audiences and effectively deliver the intended messages.

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ABC Auditing Principles & Procedures 2