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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is assessing an ERP implementation. Which of the following control concerns is MOST likely to arise from segregation of duties conflicts?
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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Unauthorized transactions or fraud
ERP systems often combine roles that were separate in legacy systems, increasing risk of fraud.
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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Data migration errors
Why it's wrong here
Segregation of duties is about user roles, not data migration.
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Inadequate system performance
Why it's wrong here
Performance is a technical issue.
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Integration complexity
Why it's wrong here
Integration is a technical challenge, not a segregation issue.
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Unauthorized transactions or fraud
Why this is correct
Conflicting roles can allow a user to initiate and approve transactions.
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