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CISA Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are indicators of poor…
Which TWO of the following are indicators of poor project governance that an IS auditor should identify?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse agile methodology with poor governance, but agile includes its own governance mechanisms (e.g., sprint reviews, backlog grooming, definition of done) that, when followed, do not indicate weak oversight.
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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Scope changes are frequently requested and approved verbally.
Verbal approval of scope changes bypasses formal change control processes, leading to undocumented scope creep, loss of audit trail, and increased risk of project failure. An IS auditor should identify this as a governance weakness because it violates the principle of documented authorization and traceability required for effective project oversight.
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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Scope changes are frequently requested and approved verbally.
Why this is correct
Lack of formal change control leads to scope creep.
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Project progress reports are inconsistent and lack key metrics.
Why this is correct
Inconsistent reporting indicates poor monitoring.
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Project team uses an agile methodology.
Why it's wrong here
Agile is a valid methodology, not an indicator of poor governance.
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Project status meetings are held weekly.
Why it's wrong here
Regular meetings are good practice.
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The project budget is reallocated across phases.
Why it's wrong here
Budget reallocation can be legitimate if properly managed.
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