CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
Which of the following audit types is most likely to be conducted by an employee of the organization being audited, potentially raising independence concerns?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Internal audit
Internal audits are performed by employees of the organization, which can create independence issues. External audits are conducted by third parties.
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IS audit
Why it's wrong here
IS audits can be internal or external.
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Internal audit
Why this is correct
Internal audits are conducted by employees of the organization.
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Compliance audit
Why it's wrong here
Compliance audits can be internal or external, but the question specifies employee-conducted.
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External audit
Why it's wrong here
External audits are performed by independent third parties.
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