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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

During an ERP implementation, data migration is a critical activity. Which of the following controls would be most effective in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of migrated data?

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

Performing a trial migration and reconciling the results

Reconciliation reports compare source and target data, providing evidence of completeness and accuracy. Other options are less direct.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Using automated data extraction tools

    Why it's wrong here

    Tools help but do not ensure accuracy without verification.

  • Performing a trial migration and reconciling the results

    Why this is correct

    Trial migration with reconciliation identifies discrepancies before final migration.

  • Assigning a data owner for each data field

    Why it's wrong here

    Data ownership is important for governance but not a direct accuracy control.

  • Running parallel processing for one month

    Why it's wrong here

    Parallel processing tests the system but does not guarantee data accuracy alone.

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