CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An IS auditor is evaluating the effectiveness of a control. The auditor observes the control being performed and then independently performs the same control to confirm the result. Which combination of evidence types is being used?
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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Observation and re-performance
Observation (watching) and re-performance (doing) are both used to test control effectiveness.
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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Inquiry and inspection
Why it's wrong here
Inquiry is questioning; inspection is document review.
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Inspection and observation
Why it's wrong here
Inspection is document review; observation is watching.
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Analytical procedures and inquiry
Why it's wrong here
Analytical procedures are data analysis.
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Observation and re-performance
Why this is correct
Observation sees the process; re-performance tests it.
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