CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An IS auditor is assessing the risk of fraud in a financial system. Which combination of audit risk components is most directly relevant?
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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Inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk
Audit risk = inherent risk × control risk × detection risk; all three combine to determine overall risk.
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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Control risk and detection risk only
Why it's wrong here
Inherent risk is also relevant.
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Inherent risk and detection risk only
Why it's wrong here
Control risk is also a factor.
- ✓
Inherent risk, control risk, and detection risk
Why this is correct
All three components affect audit risk.
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Inherent risk and control risk only
Why it's wrong here
Detection risk is also a component.
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