CAS-004 Governance, Risk, and Compliance Practice Question
A compliance officer is preparing for an audit and needs to collect evidence. Which TWO of the following are considered acceptable forms of audit evidence? (Select TWO.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Written security policies
Audit evidence includes system logs (factual records) and policy documentation (proof of requirements).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Screenshots of unofficial reports
Why it's wrong here
Unofficial reports may not be reliable.
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Verbal statements from employees
Why it's wrong here
Verbal statements are not reliable evidence.
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Written security policies
Why this is correct
Policies demonstrate what is required.
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Assumptions about system configurations
Why it's wrong here
Assumptions are not evidence.
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System access logs
Why this is correct
Logs provide objective evidence of activities.
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