CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
During an operational audit of an IT department, the auditor finds that system uptime is 99.9% but the department missed two critical project deadlines. Which conclusion is most appropriate?
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
✓
The department is efficient but may not be effective
Operational audit assesses effectiveness and efficiency; missed deadlines indicate inefficiency or ineffectiveness.
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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The department has a material weakness in controls
Why it's wrong here
Operational audit focuses on performance, not internal control weaknesses.
- ✓
The department is efficient but may not be effective
Why this is correct
High uptime suggests efficiency, but missed deadlines indicate lack of effectiveness.
- ✗
The department is operating effectively based on uptime
Why it's wrong here
Effectiveness includes meeting objectives, not just uptime.
- ✗
The department should be outsourced
Why it's wrong here
No basis for such a conclusion.
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