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CISA Practice Question: During the feasibility study for a new inventory…
During the feasibility study for a new inventory system, the project team identifies that the expected benefits are significantly lower than the initial estimates. What is the MOST appropriate action for the IS auditor to recommend?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the need for immediate project cancellation (Option B) with proper project governance, but the correct approach is to first re-evaluate the feasibility study to determine if the project can be salvaged with a revised business case.
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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Re-evaluate the feasibility study and update the business case.
When expected benefits fall significantly below initial estimates, the IS auditor should recommend re-evaluating the feasibility study and updating the business case. This ensures that the project's justification is based on current, accurate data before proceeding, which is a key control in the systems development lifecycle (SDLC) to prevent investment in a project that may no longer deliver adequate value.
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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Proceed with the project as planned, focusing on cost reduction.
Why it's wrong here
Proceeding without reassessment ignores the discrepancy.
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Cancel the project immediately and document lessons learned.
Why it's wrong here
Cancellation without further analysis may be premature.
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Continue with the project but postpone the benefits realization.
Why it's wrong here
Postponing does not address the root cause.
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Re-evaluate the feasibility study and update the business case.
Why this is correct
Re-evaluation ensures accurate decision-making based on current data.
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