CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An IS auditor is performing a compliance audit of a data privacy regulation. Which of the following is the PRIMARY source of audit criteria?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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The specific requirements of the regulation
For a compliance audit, the criteria are the specific requirements of the regulation or law that the organization must adhere to.
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Prior audit findings
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; prior findings are not criteria.
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Industry best practices
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; best practices are not the primary criteria for compliance audits.
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The specific requirements of the regulation
Why this is correct
Correct; the regulation provides the criteria for compliance.
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The organization's internal policies
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect; internal policies may reflect requirements but the regulation itself is the source.
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