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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
During an ERP implementation, the project team decides to disable segregation of duties (SoD) controls in the system to accelerate go-live. After go-live, the IS auditor identifies that a single user can perform incompatible functions. What is the BEST course of action?
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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Implement compensating controls such as enhanced monitoring and audit logs
SoD conflicts are a high-risk issue. The auditor should recommend immediate implementation of compensating controls (e.g., enhanced monitoring, dual approval) to mitigate risk until the system is reconfigured.
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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Require reconfiguration of SoD controls before the next audit
Why it's wrong here
While reconfiguration is ideal, immediate compensating controls are needed to mitigate current risk.
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Document the issue and accept the risk
Why it's wrong here
Accepting risk may be an option but the auditor should first recommend controls to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
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Implement compensating controls such as enhanced monitoring and audit logs
Why this is correct
Compensating controls provide a temporary but effective mitigation until the system can be properly configured.
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Advise management to terminate the project manager
Why it's wrong here
Personnel actions are not within the auditor's scope; the focus should be on risk mitigation.
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