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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is reviewing a vendor's SOC 2 report as part of a systems acquisition. Which TWO aspects should the auditor verify to ensure the report is reliable?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The report was issued within the last 12 months
The auditor must ensure the SOC 2 report is from a qualified auditor and covers the relevant period for the current evaluation.
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The report was issued within the last 12 months
Why this is correct
Recency ensures relevance.
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The report includes a description of the vendor's business continuity plan
Why it's wrong here
Not required for reliability.
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The report was prepared by an independent CPA firm
Why this is correct
Independence ensures objectivity.
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The report includes a list of the vendor's customers
Why it's wrong here
Not relevant to reliability.
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The report contains the vendor's internal control objectives
Why it's wrong here
SOC 2 reports always include control objectives; this is not a reliability check.
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