How many MCQs and TBSs are on AUD in 2026?

AUD has 78 MCQs across testlets of 39 and 39, followed by 7 TBSs across testlets of 2, 3, and 2.

How are MCQs and TBSs weighted on AUD?

AUD assigns 50% of the score to MCQs and 50% to TBSs. The official Blueprint lists these as score weights, not suggested study-time allocations.

Are the five AUD questions on this page official AICPA questions?

No. They are original CPAPass questions reviewed against their cited primary sources. They are not official, released, retired, or current CPA Exam items.

Where can I verify the official AUD scope?

Use the linked 2026 AICPA Blueprint for the authoritative content areas, representative tasks, skill levels, item counts, and score weights.

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Free AUD CPA Practice Questions

Answer five original, source-reviewed AUD questions and review why every option is right or wrong. The exam structure and content-area ranges come from the dated 2026 Blueprint contract.

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Answer five original, source-reviewed AUD MCQs without an account. The 2026 exam structure has 78 MCQs and 7 TBSs across five testlets. This short set is not a score prediction or a complete practice test.

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2026 AUD format

AUD is a Core section with 4 hours of testing time. Its first two testlets contain 39 and 39 MCQs. Its final three testlets contain 2, 3, 2 TBSs.

MCQs carry 50% of the score and TBSs carry 50%. These are official score weights, not a suggested study-time formula.

Section typeCore

Testing time4 hours

MCQs78 · 50%

TBSs7 · 50%

Official 2026 AUD content areas

AUD covers ethics and professional responsibilities, risk assessment, audit and attestation procedures, evidence, conclusions, and reporting.

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Area	Official name	Score-weight range
I	Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and General Principles	15-25%
II	Assessing Risk and Developing a Planned Response	25-35%
III	Performing Further Procedures and Obtaining Evidence	30-40%
IV	Forming Conclusions and Reporting	10-20%

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Ethics, Professional Responsibilities and General Principles

15-25%

This is the official range assigned to Area I. It is not a promise about the exact questions in an individual exam form.

Blueprint limitationBlueprint tasks are representative, not exhaustive. The number of listed tasks does not establish content weight or predict the exact questions a candidate will receive.

Source contract reviewed 2026-08-03.

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Question 1 of 5

AUD - Audit Evidence

Which statement correctly distinguishes the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence?

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AUDQuestion 1 of 5

Audit Evidence

Which statement correctly distinguishes the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence?

A.Sufficiency measures quantity; appropriateness measures relevance and reliability
B.Sufficiency measures reliability; appropriateness measures quantity
C.Both terms measure only the quantity of evidence
D.Both terms measure only whether evidence came from an external source

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Correct answer: A. Sufficiency measures quantity; appropriateness measures relevance and reliability

PCAOB AS 1105 defines sufficiency as the quantity of audit evidence and appropriateness as its quality, meaning its relevance and reliability.

Why each choice is right or wrong

A. This matches the definitions in PCAOB AS 1105.
B. The definitions are reversed. Reliability is part of appropriateness, not sufficiency.
C. Only sufficiency measures quantity. Appropriateness measures quality.
D. External sourcing can affect reliability, but it does not define both concepts.

Source reviewed 2026-08-12: PCAOB AS 1105, Audit Evidence

AUDQuestion 2 of 5

Reliability of Audit Evidence

An auditor receives a bank confirmation directly through a controlled electronic confirmation process. How does that evidence generally compare with a photocopy supplied by the client?

A.It is generally more reliable because it comes from an independent source directly to the auditor
B.It is generally less reliable because it was not prepared by management
C.The two forms are always equally reliable
D.Neither form can qualify as audit evidence

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Correct answer: A. It is generally more reliable because it comes from an independent source directly to the auditor

AS 1105 explains that evidence obtained from a knowledgeable independent source outside the company is generally more reliable than evidence obtained solely from internal company sources.

Why each choice is right or wrong

A. Independent evidence delivered directly to the auditor generally has stronger reliability.
B. Independence from management generally strengthens, rather than weakens, reliability.
C. The source, nature, and circumstances of obtaining evidence affect reliability.
D. Both can be evidence, but the auditor evaluates their relative reliability.

Source reviewed 2026-08-12: PCAOB AS 1105, Audit Evidence

AUDQuestion 3 of 5

Audit Documentation

Which audit file best satisfies the objective that an experienced auditor with no previous connection to the engagement can understand the work performed?

A.A checklist containing initials but no procedures, evidence, or conclusions
B.A file describing the procedures, evidence obtained, conclusions reached, and who performed and reviewed the work
C.A verbal explanation provided after the documentation completion date
D.A copy of the prior-year file with no current-year update

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Correct answer: B. A file describing the procedures, evidence obtained, conclusions reached, and who performed and reviewed the work

AS 1215 requires documentation sufficient to show the procedures performed, evidence obtained, conclusions reached, and the identities and dates of preparers and reviewers.

Why each choice is right or wrong

A. Initials alone do not explain the work, evidence, or conclusions.
B. This file contains the core information an experienced auditor needs to understand the engagement work.
C. Oral explanation by itself does not represent sufficient support for the work performed.
D. Prior-year documentation can inform planning but does not document current-year work by itself.

Source reviewed 2026-08-12: PCAOB AS 1215, Audit Documentation

AUDQuestion 4 of 5

Control Deficiencies

Which factor most directly distinguishes a material weakness from a less severe control deficiency?

A.Whether the control is manual or automated
B.Whether there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis
C.Whether the deficiency was found before year-end
D.Whether management agrees with the auditor

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Correct answer: B. Whether there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis

AS 2201 defines a material weakness by the reasonable possibility that a material financial-statement misstatement will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Why each choice is right or wrong

A. Manual and automated controls can each contain deficiencies of different severity.
B. Likelihood and potential magnitude drive the material-weakness conclusion.
C. Discovery timing alone does not establish the severity category.
D. Management agreement does not replace the auditor's evaluation of likelihood and magnitude.

Source reviewed 2026-08-12: PCAOB AS 2201, An Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

AUDQuestion 5 of 5

Audit Reports

In an audit of a public company under PCAOB standards, the auditor concludes that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, in conformity with the applicable financial reporting framework. Which opinion does that conclusion support when no modification is required?

A.Unqualified opinion
B.Adverse opinion
C.Disclaimer of opinion
D.No assurance conclusion

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Correct answer: A. Unqualified opinion

AS 3101 uses an unqualified opinion when the auditor concludes the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, under the applicable framework.

Why each choice is right or wrong

A. This is the standard conclusion supporting an unqualified opinion.
B. An adverse opinion communicates material and pervasive misstatement.
C. A disclaimer communicates that the auditor does not express an opinion.
D. An audit report expresses assurance through an opinion when sufficient appropriate evidence supports it.

Source reviewed 2026-08-12: PCAOB AS 3101, The Auditor's Report on an Audit of Financial Statements

How to review these five AUD questions

Choose an answer for each question before opening its explanation. Then review the correct-answer reasoning and every distractor, including when your first choice was correct.

A useful AUD practice set asks you to identify a control problem, choose the procedure that responds to the assessed risk, and connect the evidence to the reporting conclusion.

If you recognize audit terms but miss scenario questions, stop memorizing labels in isolation. Explain why each procedure addresses the stated risk, then practice a TBS that requires you to organize evidence.

What five AUD questions can and cannot show

This set can reveal how you apply its reviewed rules and explain the alternatives. It cannot estimate a CPA Exam score, predict a pass, or represent the full Blueprint.

Use the official Blueprint to verify scope, the section guide to plan coverage, and a larger set of unfamiliar questions when you need broader evidence.

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How many MCQs and TBSs are on AUD in 2026?: AUD has 78 MCQs across testlets of 39 and 39, followed by 7 TBSs across testlets of 2, 3, and 2.
How are MCQs and TBSs weighted on AUD?: AUD assigns 50% of the score to MCQs and 50% to TBSs. The official Blueprint lists these as score weights, not suggested study-time allocations.
Are the five AUD questions on this page official AICPA questions?: No. They are original CPAPass questions reviewed against their cited primary sources. They are not official, released, retired, or current CPA Exam items.
Where can I verify the official AUD scope?: Use the linked 2026 AICPA Blueprint for the authoritative content areas, representative tasks, skill levels, item counts, and score weights.

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