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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is reviewing the change management process for a critical financial application. Which of the following findings would be of GREATEST concern?
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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Emergency changes are implemented without subsequent CAB approval
Emergency changes bypassing CAB approval pose high risk as they may not undergo proper testing and review.
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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Standard changes are documented but not tracked individually
Why it's wrong here
Standard changes are pre-approved and tracking may not be critical.
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Change requests are logged in a spreadsheet instead of a dedicated system
Why it's wrong here
While not ideal, it is less critical than uncontrolled emergency changes.
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Emergency changes are implemented without subsequent CAB approval
Why this is correct
This violates the principle of retrospective review for emergency changes.
- ✗
The CAB meets only once per month
Why it's wrong here
Meeting frequency depends on the organization; this may be acceptable.
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