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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is reviewing an agile software development project. Which TWO controls should the auditor expect to see in place?
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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Sprint retrospective meetings
In agile projects, sprint retrospectives help identify improvements, and sprint reviews demonstrate working functionality to stakeholders, serving as a control point. Pair programming is a development practice but not a universal agile control. Detailed requirements documentation and formal phase-gate approvals are characteristic of waterfall, not agile.
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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Formal phase-gate approvals between design and development
Why it's wrong here
Phase-gate approvals are typical of waterfall, not agile.
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Detailed requirements documentation approved before coding
Why it's wrong here
Agile favors working software over comprehensive documentation; requirements evolve.
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Pair programming for all critical code
Why it's wrong here
Pair programming is a technique but not a mandatory control in all agile projects.
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Sprint retrospective meetings
Why this is correct
Sprint retrospectives are a key agile practice for continuous improvement and control.
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Sprint reviews with stakeholder participation
Why this is correct
Sprint reviews provide a control point for stakeholder feedback and acceptance.
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