CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
An organization is negotiating a contract with a cloud service provider. Which clause is most important for the IS auditor to ensure is included?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Right-to-audit clause.
A right-to-audit clause allows the organization to verify the provider's controls and compliance, which is critical for third-party risk management.
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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Data localization requirements.
Why it's wrong here
Data localization may be a regulatory requirement, but not universally the most important.
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Right-to-audit clause.
Why this is correct
This provides the organization with assurance over controls.
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Automatic renewal terms.
Why it's wrong here
Renewal terms are commercial, not audit-related.
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Service level agreement (SLA) with penalties.
Why it's wrong here
SLA is important but not as critical as the ability to audit.
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