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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An organization is implementing a large ERP system. The project manager is concerned about segregation of duties conflicts. Which THREE controls should the IS auditor recommend to mitigate segregation of duties risks during implementation? (Select THREE)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Use automated segregation of duties monitoring tools
Segregation of duties conflicts can be mitigated by enforcing access controls based on roles, using automated tools to detect conflicting access, and establishing compensating controls (e.g., dual approval) where segregation is not possible.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Use automated segregation of duties monitoring tools
Why this is correct
Automated tools can detect and report conflicting access assignments.
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Delay deployment until all segregation conflicts are resolved
Why it's wrong here
Delaying deployment may not be practical; compensating controls can be implemented instead.
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Implement role-based access controls (RBAC) aligned with job functions
Why this is correct
RBAC ensures users only have access necessary for their roles, reducing conflicts.
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Conduct a single user acceptance test (UAT) at the end of the project
Why it's wrong here
UAT does not directly address segregation of duties conflicts.
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Require dual approval for sensitive transactions
Why this is correct
Dual approval is a compensating control that reduces risk when segregation is not feasible.
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