CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
During which phase of the IS audit process does the auditor perform walkthroughs and test controls?
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Why each option matters
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Fieldwork
Walkthroughs and control testing are performed during fieldwork, where the auditor executes planned audit procedures.
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Reporting
Why it's wrong here
Reporting involves preparing the audit report, not executing procedures.
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Planning
Why it's wrong here
Planning involves defining scope and risk assessment, not execution of procedures.
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Follow-up
Why it's wrong here
Follow-up verifies remediation of findings, not initial testing.
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Fieldwork
Why this is correct
Fieldwork is the phase where audit procedures such as walkthroughs and testing are performed.
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