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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
During a post-implementation review of a system, an IS auditor finds that the actual transaction processing time is 30% slower than projected. What should the auditor recommend FIRST?
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
✓
Conduct a performance analysis to identify bottlenecks
The root cause should be identified before recommending specific actions. Performance testing or analysis will reveal the cause.
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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Upgrade the server hardware immediately
Why it's wrong here
Premature without understanding the cause.
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Reject the system and revert to the legacy system
Why it's wrong here
Drastic and not justified without analysis.
- ✓
Conduct a performance analysis to identify bottlenecks
Why this is correct
Diagnosis is the first step.
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Adjust user expectations to match actual performance
Why it's wrong here
Does not address the performance issue.
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