- A
Use of formal change request documentation for each change
Why wrong: Agile handles changes through backlog prioritization, not formal change requests.
- B
Inclusion of security requirements in user stories
Security requirements should be part of each sprint's backlog to ensure security is built in.
- C
Conduct of sprint retrospectives to identify improvements
Retrospectives are a key control for continuous improvement in agile.
- D
Performance of code reviews and static analysis
Code reviews and SAST are critical controls for code quality and security.
- E
Adherence to the original detailed project plan
Why wrong: Agile embraces change; a detailed upfront plan is not typical.
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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
This CISA practice question tests your understanding of information systems acquisition, development, and implementation. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
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
✓
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.
Key principle: OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use of formal change request documentation for each change
Why it's wrong here
Agile handles changes through backlog prioritization, not formal change requests.
- ✓
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.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✓
Conduct of sprint retrospectives to identify improvements
Why this is correct
Retrospectives are a key control for continuous improvement in agile.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✓
Performance of code reviews and static analysis
Why this is correct
Code reviews and SAST are critical controls for code quality and security.
Related concept
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- ✗
Adherence to the original detailed project plan
Why it's wrong here
Agile embraces change; a detailed upfront plan is not typical.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: OSPF can fail even when IP connectivity looks correct
OSPF neighbour formation depends on matching areas, timers, network type, authentication and passive-interface behaviour. Do not choose an answer only because the devices can ping.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
OSPF questions usually test the details that control adjacency and route selection. Read the neighbour state, area, router ID and interface configuration before deciding what is wrong.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
- Router ID selection can affect neighbour relationships and LSDB output.
- OSPF cost influences the preferred path.
- A route can appear in OSPF information but not become the installed route.
TExam Day Tips
- Check area mismatch first when OSPF adjacency fails.
- Review passive interfaces when a network is advertised but no neighbour forms.
- Use show ip ospf neighbor and show ip route clues carefully.
Key takeaway
OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CISA exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. OSPF neighbour adjacency depends on matching area, hello/dead timers, network type, and authentication — IP reachability alone is not enough. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
What to study next
Got this wrong? Here's your next step.
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related CISA OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
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What does this CISA question test?
Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation — This question tests Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation — OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: 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.
What should I do if I get this CISA question wrong?
Review OSPF neighbour requirements — matching area type, hello and dead timers, network type, stub flags, and authentication. Study show ip ospf neighbor states (INIT, 2-WAY, FULL). Then practise related CISA OSPF questions on adjacency and route selection.
What is the key concept behind this question?
OSPF neighbours must agree on key parameters.
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