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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An organization is implementing an ERP system and is concerned about segregation of duties conflicts. What is the most effective control to address this risk during implementation?
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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Implementing role-based access controls
Segregation of duties conflicts are best addressed by designing and implementing role-based access controls tailored to the organization's processes.
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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Implementing role-based access controls
Why this is correct
Correct. Role-based access controls enforce segregation of duties by limiting user permissions.
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Performing a data migration risk assessment
Why it's wrong here
Data migration addresses data integrity, not user access conflicts.
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Reviewing vendor SOC 2 reports
Why it's wrong here
SOC 2 reports assess vendor controls, not internal segregation.
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Conducting user acceptance testing
Why it's wrong here
UAT tests functionality, not segregation of duties.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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