CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
An IS auditor is performing a risk assessment for an audit of a cloud service provider. Which THREE factors should be considered when assessing inherent risk? (Select THREE.)
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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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Complexity of the cloud architecture
Inherent risk is the risk without controls. Factors include complexity, data sensitivity, and changes in the environment.
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Complexity of the cloud architecture
Why this is correct
Complexity increases inherent risk.
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Effectiveness of monitoring controls
Why it's wrong here
This is a control factor, not inherent risk.
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Strength of access controls
Why it's wrong here
This relates to control risk, not inherent risk.
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Sensitivity of data stored in the cloud
Why this is correct
Sensitive data increases inherent risk.
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Recent changes to the cloud environment
Why this is correct
Changes introduce uncertainty and increase inherent risk.
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