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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
During a spiral SDLC project, the IS auditor should focus on which aspect as the primary 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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Incomplete risk assessment
The spiral model is risk-driven, so the primary risk is that risk assessment may be incomplete, leading to unaddressed issues.
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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Scope creep
Why it's wrong here
Scope creep is a risk but not specific to spiral.
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Lack of documentation
Why it's wrong here
Documentation is secondary to risk management.
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Inadequate user involvement
Why it's wrong here
User involvement is important but not the primary focus of spiral.
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Incomplete risk assessment
Why this is correct
Correct. The spiral model's effectiveness depends on thorough risk assessment at each iteration.
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