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

An IS auditor is reviewing a post-implementation review report for a new ERP system. Which of the following findings would be of greatest concern to the auditor?

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

Several segregation of duties conflicts were identified and not resolved.

Segregation of duties conflicts in an ERP can lead to fraud or errors. The other findings are important but not as critical from a control perspective.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

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

  • Several segregation of duties conflicts were identified and not resolved.

    Why this is correct

    Unresolved conflicts pose a direct risk to internal controls.

  • The implementation took three months longer than planned.

    Why it's wrong here

    Schedule delays are common and less critical.

  • The project exceeded the budget by 15%.

    Why it's wrong here

    Cost overruns are common but not a control issue.

  • User acceptance testing (UAT) was completed with only 80% test coverage.

    Why it's wrong here

    While not ideal, it is less critical than segregation of duties.

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