20+ practice questions focused on Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation — one of the most tested topics on the Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation so you learn why the right answer is correct.
Start Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation PracticeDuring a post-implementation review of a new financial system, the IS auditor finds that user acceptance testing (UAT) was completed with only 60% of test cases passed. Which of the following is the MOST significant risk?
Explanation: Low UAT pass rate indicates unresolved defects or unmet user requirements, leading to user dissatisfaction and potential workarounds that compromise controls.
An organization is implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The project team plans to migrate legacy data without performing a full reconciliation between source and target systems. As an IS auditor, which of the following should be your PRIMARY concern?
Explanation: Data migration without reconciliation can cause undetected data corruption or loss, impacting financial reporting and operations.
In a waterfall SDLC, which phase requires formal sign-off from the business owner before proceeding to the next phase?
Explanation: In waterfall, each phase ends with a formal sign-off; the requirements phase is critical to ensure business needs are documented and approved.
An IS auditor is reviewing an agile software development project. Which of the following would be the BEST evidence that adequate controls are in place for user acceptance?
Explanation: In agile, the sprint review is a ceremony where stakeholders inspect the increment and provide feedback, serving as a control for user acceptance.
During a vendor evaluation for a critical system, the IS auditor notes that the vendor's SOC 2 report includes an adverse opinion. What should be the auditor's PRIMARY recommendation?
Explanation: An adverse SOC 2 opinion indicates material weaknesses in controls; the organization should seek compensating controls or consider alternative vendors.
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