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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An organization is implementing a new CRM system using an agile methodology. The IS auditor wants to assess whether security requirements are being addressed. What is the best evidence for the auditor to review?
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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The product backlog
The product backlog contains user stories, including security-related stories. Reviewing them shows whether security requirements are explicitly included.
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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The security policy
Why it's wrong here
The policy is a general document, not evidence of implementation.
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The sprint retrospective minutes
Why it's wrong here
Retrospectives discuss process, not specific requirements.
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The system architecture document
Why it's wrong here
Architecture documents may be high-level and not updated frequently in agile.
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The product backlog
Why this is correct
The backlog captures all requirements, including security, as user stories.
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