CIA Part 1
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 1: Internal Audit Fundamentals
Real exam: 125 questions · 150 minutes
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An employee with heavy personal debts tells a colleague that the company underpays staff and that taking a little would only be fair, since it could be paid back later. Which fraud triangle elements are shown?
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717 CIA Part 1 questions across 4 domains. The largest is Foundations of Internal Auditing, 35% of the exam. Every question comes with an answer explanation.
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- 4unitsSplit by the exam syllabus
Unit map
- 01Foundations of Internal Auditing44 questions
- 02Ethics and Professionalism25 questions
- 03Governance, Risk Management, and Control37 questions
- 04Fraud Risks19 questions
Exam facts
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 1: Internal Audit Fundamentals — Number of questions: 125 questions. Exam time: 150 minutes. Pass mark: Confirm with the exam body. Exam fee: USD 310 for members, USD 445 for non-members, plus the application fee. language: Arabic or English; the Arabic version moves to the 2025 syllabus on 28 December 2026. Source: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) (Last verified: 2026-11-09). Question bank: full mock exams of 125 questions in 150 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 717 explained questions across 4 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end you get your score and your weakest units.
- Exam code
- CIA Part 1
- Exam language
- Arabic or English
- Number of questions
- 125 questions Source
- Exam time
- 150 minutes Source
- Pass mark
- Confirm with the exam body
- Exam fee
- USD 310 for members, USD 445 for non-members, plus the application fee Source Last verified: 2026-11-11
- language
- Arabic or English; the Arabic version moves to the 2025 syllabus on 28 December 2026 Source
Last verified: 2026-11-09
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- Once approved, register for the part you want and pay its fee. A registration is valid for 180 days.
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Source Last verified: 2026-11-11
Exam body
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA): Official website: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in CIA Part 1, and how long is it?
Number of questions: 125 questions. Exam time: 150 minutes. Exam fee: USD 310 for members, USD 445 for non-members, plus the application fee. language: Arabic or English; the Arabic version moves to the 2025 syllabus on 28 December 2026. Source: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
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Yes. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end you get your score and your weakest units. The free practice test page lists the same questions with answers and an explanation for every option. The rest of the questions and the full mock exams come with a pass from SAR 26.
What makes this CIA Part 1 question bank different?
Question bank: full mock exams of 125 questions in 150 minutes, like the real test with a result for every unit, plus 717 explained questions across 4 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Practice questions and explanations are ready to use on your phone. Try the free questions and read the explanations before buying full access.
What does CIA Part 1 cover, and how is it split by section?
125 questions, split as follows: Foundations of Internal Auditing (44); Ethics and Professionalism (25); Governance, Risk Management, and Control (37); Fraud Risks (19). Source: The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) exam outline.
Which language is CIA Part 1 in?
The exam is in Arabic or English. Questions and explanations here are in Arabic and English, and you can switch language on any question with one tap.
How much is CIA Part 1, and how do I register?
This part costs USD 310 for IIA members and USD 445 for non-members, after a one-time program application fee (USD 120 or 240). You apply in CCMS, and once approved you register for the part and book at a Pearson VUE center. The IIA says pricing changes from 4 January 2027.
How long do I have to complete the CIA program?
Three years from application approval to complete the program requirements. Each part registration is valid for 180 days or until your program expires, whichever comes first.
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