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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
During a post-implementation review of a new financial system, the IS auditor finds that user acceptance testing (UAT) was completed with only 60% of test cases passed. Which of the following is the MOST significant risk?
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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The system may not fully meet business requirements, leading to user workarounds
Low UAT pass rate indicates unresolved defects or unmet user requirements, leading to user dissatisfaction and potential workarounds that compromise controls.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
The system deployment was delayed
Why it's wrong here
Delay is a project timeline issue, not a direct consequence of low UAT success.
- ✗
The system performance is below expectations
Why it's wrong here
Performance is tested separately; UAT focuses on functionality and user acceptance.
- ✗
The project was not completed within the planned budget
Why it's wrong here
Budget overruns are a project management concern, not a direct risk from low UAT pass rate.
- ✓
The system may not fully meet business requirements, leading to user workarounds
Why this is correct
Unpassed test cases mean functionality gaps that users may bypass, increasing error and fraud risk.
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