CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An IS auditor is reviewing the access recertification process for a financial application. The process requires users' managers to confirm access rights quarterly. Which of the following findings should MOST concern 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
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There is no process to act on access changes identified during recertification.
The recertification process should include a timely follow-up on access changes. Without this, outdated permissions may persist, increasing risk.
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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Access rights are recertified annually instead of quarterly.
Why it's wrong here
While quarterly is required, annual recertification may still be acceptable if risk-assessed; but the policy deviation should be investigated.
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There is no process to act on access changes identified during recertification.
Why this is correct
Without remediation, recertification is ineffective; the auditor should be most concerned about the lack of follow-up.
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Recertification forms are completed by users themselves rather than managers.
Why it's wrong here
This is a concern, but management review is critical; however, the lack of deprovisioning action is a greater oversight.
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Recertification results are not documented or retained.
Why it's wrong here
Documentation is important, but the lack of action on changes is a more direct control weakness.
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