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CISA Outsourcing software development Practice Question
A company is outsourcing software development. What is the IS auditor's PRIMARY concern?
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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Protection of intellectual property and data
Protection of intellectual property and data is the primary concern for an IS auditor when outsourcing software development because it represents the highest risk to the organization. While vendor methodology, financial stability, and SLA compliance are important, they are secondary to ensuring that sensitive data and proprietary information are safeguarded against unauthorized access or disclosure.
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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The vendor's development methodology
Why it's wrong here
Methodology is a consideration but not the primary concern.
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Protection of intellectual property and data
Why this is correct
Data protection is the highest risk in outsourcing.
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The vendor's financial stability
Why it's wrong here
Financial stability is important but not the primary concern for an IS auditor.
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Compliance with service level agreements
Why it's wrong here
SLA compliance is important but secondary to data security.
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