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CISA Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common risks…
Which THREE of the following are common risks associated with outsourcing software development?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse potential benefits (faster time to market, increased internal control) with risks, failing to distinguish between advantages and the inherent vulnerabilities of outsourcing.
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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Quality issues due to lack of oversight
Outsourcing software development often results in quality issues due to the client's limited visibility into the vendor's development processes, testing rigor, and adherence to coding standards. Without direct oversight, defects may go undetected until later stages, increasing rework costs and project delays.
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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Quality issues due to lack of oversight
Why this is correct
Common risk.
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Loss of intellectual property
Why this is correct
Risk of outsourcing.
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Communication barriers
Why this is correct
Common challenge.
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Faster time to market
Why it's wrong here
Potential benefit.
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Increased internal control
Why it's wrong here
Outsourcing may reduce control.
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