CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An IS auditor is reviewing the process for granting access to a sensitive financial application. Which TWO of the following are the MOST important controls to ensure appropriate access?
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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Quarterly recertification of access by managers
Formal approval from the data owner ensures that access is authorized based on business need, and periodic recertification ensures that access remains appropriate over time.
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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Use of biometric authentication
Why it's wrong here
Biometrics is an authentication method, not an access control governance process.
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Single sign-on for all applications
Why it's wrong here
SSO simplifies authentication but does not control authorization.
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Quarterly recertification of access by managers
Why this is correct
Recertification ensures that access is still needed.
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Automatic provisioning upon employee hire
Why it's wrong here
Automatic provisioning without approval may lead to excessive access.
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Access requests approved by the data owner
Why this is correct
The data owner knows the business need and can authorize access.
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