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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is reviewing an agile software development project. Which of the following would be the BEST evidence that adequate controls are in place for user acceptance?
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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Each sprint concludes with a sprint review attended by stakeholders
In agile, the sprint review is a ceremony where stakeholders inspect the increment and provide feedback, serving as a control for user acceptance.
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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The product backlog is managed by the product owner
Why it's wrong here
Backlog management is a planning tool, not direct evidence of user acceptance.
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Daily standup meetings are held to track progress
Why it's wrong here
Standups are for coordination, not user acceptance.
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Retrospectives are conducted after each sprint
Why it's wrong here
Retrospectives focus on process improvement, not acceptance.
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Each sprint concludes with a sprint review attended by stakeholders
Why this is correct
Sprint review provides real-time user feedback and acceptance.
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