Which of the following situations is most likely to prompt the internal audit activity to...

The internal audit activity must align its activities with the organization’s risks. Not considering high-risk development projects in the audit plan could indicate nonconformance with the Standards, specifically regarding risk-based planning. The Standards require internal audit to consider all significant risks when developing the audit plan, and failing to do so may require disclosure of nonconformance. References: The IIA’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards), specifically Standard 2010 - Planning, and Standard 1300 - Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.