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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An organization is implementing a new customer relationship management (CRM) system using an agile methodology. Which THREE areas should the IS auditor focus on to assess the effectiveness of controls during the development process?
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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Inclusion of security requirements in user stories
In agile, security requirements must be integrated into user stories, code reviews and static analysis are key for code quality, and sprint retrospectives help identify process improvements. Maintaining a detailed project plan is less relevant in agile, and formal change requests are not typical.
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 formal change request documentation for each change
Why it's wrong here
Agile handles changes through backlog prioritization, not formal change requests.
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Inclusion of security requirements in user stories
Why this is correct
Security requirements should be part of each sprint's backlog to ensure security is built in.
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Conduct of sprint retrospectives to identify improvements
Why this is correct
Retrospectives are a key control for continuous improvement in agile.
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Performance of code reviews and static analysis
Why this is correct
Code reviews and SAST are critical controls for code quality and security.
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Adherence to the original detailed project plan
Why it's wrong here
Agile embraces change; a detailed upfront plan is not typical.
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