CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
Which of the following audit types is MOST likely to be performed by an organization's own employees?
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.
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Internal audit
Internal audits are conducted by employees of the organization, providing deep knowledge but raising independence concerns.
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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External audit
Why it's wrong here
External audits are performed by third-party firms.
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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 the organization's own staff.
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Compliance audit
Why it's wrong here
Compliance audits can be internal or external.
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