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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

This CISA practice question tests your understanding of information systems acquisition, development, and implementation. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

An IS auditor is reviewing a change management process. Which TWO elements should be documented in a normal change request to ensure adequate governance? (Select TWO)

A
Test plan
A test plan ensures the change is validated before production deployment.
B
Vendor contact information
Why wrong: Vendor contact info may be useful but is not a governance requirement for change approval.
C
Change requester's name
Why wrong: While basic information is needed, it is not a governance element related to risk management.
D
Rollback plan
A rollback plan is essential to mitigate the risk of change failure.
E
Project budget remaining
Why wrong: Budget information is not typically part of a change request; it is managed separately.

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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

✓

Test plan

A change request should include a test plan to verify the change works as intended and a rollback plan to revert if the change fails. These are critical for risk management and governance.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

✓
Test plan
Why this is correct
A test plan ensures the change is validated before production deployment.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Vendor contact information
Why it's wrong here
Vendor contact info may be useful but is not a governance requirement for change approval.
✗
Change requester's name
Why it's wrong here
While basic information is needed, it is not a governance element related to risk management.
✓
Rollback plan
Why this is correct
A rollback plan is essential to mitigate the risk of change failure.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Project budget remaining
Why it's wrong here
Budget information is not typically part of a change request; it is managed separately.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.

TExam Day Tips

Underline the problem statement mentally.
Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A practitioner preparing for the CISA exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.

What to study next

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What does this CISA question test?

Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation — This question tests Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Test plan — A change request should include a test plan to verify the change works as intended and a rollback plan to revert if the change fails. These are critical for risk management and governance.

What should I do if I get this CISA question wrong?

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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