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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is reviewing a contract with a vendor for a new financial system. Which of the following clauses is MOST critical to ensure auditability?
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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Right to audit the vendor's operations and controls
Audit rights allow the organization to review the vendor's controls and operations, which is essential for assurance.
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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Penalties for non-performance
Why it's wrong here
Enforcement mechanism but does not directly enable audit.
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Service level agreements (SLAs) for system uptime
Why it's wrong here
Important for availability but not directly for auditability.
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Right to audit the vendor's operations and controls
Why this is correct
This ensures the organization can verify compliance and controls.
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Data ownership and confidentiality provisions
Why it's wrong here
Critical for data protection but not specifically audit rights.
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