CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
According to ISACA IT Audit Standards, which phase of the audit process includes the development of an audit programme?
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Planning
The planning phase includes defining scope, risk assessment, and developing the audit programme.
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Planning
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Correct phase.
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Reporting
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Reporting occurs after fieldwork.
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Fieldwork
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Fieldwork executes the programme.
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Follow-up
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Follow-up occurs after reporting.
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