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CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question

An IS auditor is preparing working papers. Which of the following items should be included in the permanent file rather than the current file?

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

Organization chart

The permanent file contains carryforward items like organizational charts and key contracts.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Audit programme for the current year

    Why it's wrong here

    Current year programme belongs in the current file.

  • Testing results from current audit

    Why it's wrong here

    Testing results belong in current file.

  • Management responses to current findings

    Why it's wrong here

    Current responses belong in current file.

  • Organization chart

    Why this is correct

    Organization chart is a carryforward item.

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