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CISA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are common risks in…
Which TWO of the following are common risks in the procurement of custom-developed software?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse 'excessive customization' (a scope/design risk) with a procurement risk, when in fact the procurement risk is about the vendor's control over the software's future (vendor lock-in) and the lack of maintainability (lack of documentation).
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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Lack of documentation
Lack of documentation (C) is a common risk in custom-developed software because without comprehensive technical and user documentation, the organization faces challenges in maintenance, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer. This risk is especially acute when the original developers leave, leaving the system opaque and difficult to support. Proper documentation is essential for ongoing operations, audits, and future enhancements.
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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Poor user acceptance
Why it's wrong here
User acceptance is a risk in implementation, not procurement.
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Excessive customization
Why it's wrong here
Customization is inherent; excessive is a risk but not the most common in procurement.
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Lack of documentation
Why this is correct
Custom development often lacks thorough documentation.
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Vendor lock-in
Why this is correct
Proprietary components can lead to dependency.
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Inadequate service level agreements
Why it's wrong here
While a risk, it is more about contract management.
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