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
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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.
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Audit programme for the current year
Why it's wrong here
Current year programme belongs in the current file.
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Testing results from current audit
Why it's wrong here
Testing results belong in current file.
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Management responses to current findings
Why it's wrong here
Current responses belong in current file.
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Organization chart
Why this is correct
Organization chart is a carryforward item.
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