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CISA An IS auditor reviews the change request Practice Question
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit. Change Request #: 1234 Description: Update interest calculation module Impact: Low (only affects reports) Approval: Pending Scheduled Date: 2025-03-20
An IS auditor reviews the change request. Which of the following is the most significant risk?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates often focus on the obvious procedural flaw (pending approval) or the high-profile module (financial), rather than recognizing that an incorrect impact assessment is the root cause that can make any change disastrous regardless of other factors.
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
✓
The impact assessment is incorrect
An incorrect impact assessment (Option C) is the most significant risk because it directly undermines the change management process. If the impact is misjudged, the change may introduce unanticipated failures, data corruption, or security vulnerabilities into the production environment. Unlike vague descriptions or pending approvals, an incorrect impact assessment can lead to catastrophic system outages or compliance violations that are difficult to reverse.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The description is too vague
Why it's wrong here
Vague description is a concern but not as critical as misjudged impact.
- ✗
The approval is still pending close to the scheduled date
Why it's wrong here
While concerning, the misclassification of impact is a greater risk.
- ✓
The impact assessment is incorrect
Why this is correct
Interest calculation is a critical financial function; labeling it as low impact may lead to insufficient testing and controls.
- ✗
The change affects a financial module
Why it's wrong here
This is a fact, not a risk; the risk is the incorrect impact assessment.
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