CISA Information System Auditing Process Practice Question
Which THREE of the following are required components of a SMART recommendation? (Select three.)
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Why each option matters
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Specific
SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
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Auditable
Why it's wrong here
Not part of SMART.
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Cost-effective
Why it's wrong here
Not part of SMART.
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Specific
Why this is correct
Correct component.
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Time-bound
Why this is correct
Correct component.
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Measurable
Why this is correct
Correct component.
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