CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
In the audit follow-up phase, which TWO actions are essential? (Select two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Assess the effectiveness of the corrective actions
Follow-up includes verifying that management has implemented corrective actions and assessing their effectiveness.
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Assess the effectiveness of the corrective actions
Why this is correct
Follow-up evaluates whether actions resolved the finding.
- ✗
Expand the scope of the original audit
Why it's wrong here
Scope expansion is not part of follow-up.
- ✗
Re-issue the audit report
Why it's wrong here
Re-issuing is not typical; follow-up may be a separate memo.
- ✗
Update the audit program for next year
Why it's wrong here
Updating program is part of planning, not follow-up.
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Verify that management has implemented corrective actions
Why this is correct
Follow-up ensures remediation occurred.
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