CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An IS auditor finds that a control deficiency could lead to a material misstatement if combined with another deficiency. How should this be classified?
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Why each option matters
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Material weakness
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination, that results in a reasonable possibility of material misstatement.
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Deficiency
Why it's wrong here
Deficiency is less severe than material weakness.
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Observation
Why it's wrong here
Observation is a minor issue, not a material weakness.
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Significant deficiency
Why it's wrong here
Significant deficiency is less severe than material weakness.
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Material weakness
Why this is correct
Combined deficiencies that could lead to material misstatement meet the definition.
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