CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
An organization outsources its data center operations to a third-party provider. Which of the following is the MOST important clause to include in the contract to ensure the organization can verify the provider's controls?
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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 or its auditor to review the provider's controls.
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Exit strategy
Why it's wrong here
Important but not for ongoing verification.
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Service level agreement (SLA)
Why it's wrong here
SLA defines performance targets, not audit rights.
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Vendor concentration risk clause
Why it's wrong here
Addresses risk of over-reliance, not audit.
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Right-to-audit clause
Why this is correct
Enables independent verification.
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