CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An IS auditor is assessing the effectiveness of access controls. Which TWO procedures provide the strongest evidence? (Select two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Re-performance of access provisioning using a test account
Re-performance and inspection of audit logs provide direct evidence of control effectiveness.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Re-performance of access provisioning using a test account
Why this is correct
Re-performance directly tests the control.
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Inspection of access violation audit logs
Why this is correct
Audit logs provide historical evidence of control operation.
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Inquiry of the security administrator
Why it's wrong here
Inquiry is low assurance.
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Inspection of user access review documentation
Why it's wrong here
Documentation inspection is moderate, but not as strong as re-performance.
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Observation of access request processing
Why it's wrong here
Observation captures only the moment observed.
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