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Isaca CISA Practice Test 15

Question 140

During a regulatory readiness review at a municipal government, the IS auditor learns that management's response is reported as remediation without evidence of completion. The affected operation supports citizen service accounts and public records. Public accountability and essential service access are affected. Which audit procedure would MOST directly validate the suspected control gap?

  1. Trace findings to workpapers and confirm severity, root cause, business impact, management responses, ownership and communication to governance.
  2. Inspect the audit work plan, scope approval, issue log, resources and milestone updates; trace deviations to revised procedures.
  3. Inspect engagement review trails, methodology approvals, quality review outcomes and corrective actions for recurring defects.
  4. Reconcile the audit universe with risk assessments, incidents, regulatory changes and business impact, then evaluate documented prioritization.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Correct. Trace findings to workpapers and confirm severity, root cause, business impact, management responses, ownership and communication to governance. The procedure directly tests the reported condition that management's response is reported as remediation without evidence of completion. A defensible IS audit conclusion requires relevant and reliable evidence from the actual control population and period.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.

C:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.

D:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

Question 141

During a regulatory readiness review at a municipal government, the IS auditor learns that management's response is reported as remediation without evidence of completion. The affected operation supports citizen service accounts and public records. Public accountability and essential service access are affected. What would an auditor MOST want to see before accepting the issue as remediated?

  1. Approved scope and change logs show assigned owners, realistic milestones and completed evidence gates for material objectives.
  2. Independent workpaper review and tracked corrective measures show prior deficiencies were resolved and audit conclusions remain reproducible.
  3. A corrected engagement scope and report explicitly distinguish tested controls, excluded services, limitations and the level of assurance provided.
  4. A finalized report presents evidenced findings, material limitations, accountable actions and timely escalation of unresolved high risks.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Correct. A finalized report presents evidenced findings, material limitations, accountable actions and timely escalation of unresolved high risks. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that management's response is reported as remediation without evidence of completion. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.

B:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.

C:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

Question 142

During a post-incident audit at a retail marketplace, the IS auditor learns that the audit report omits a scope limitation affecting the opinion. The affected operation supports customer checkout and order fulfillment. Customer transactions and market trust depend on effective control. What is the MOST defensible risk conclusion from the observed condition?

  1. Audit conclusions may lack objectivity when independence is impaired by self-review, incentives or undisclosed conflicts.
  2. Stakeholders may rely on a conclusion that exceeds the engagement objectives, criteria or evidence actually obtained.
  3. Decision makers may misjudge material exposure if reporting lacks supported facts, criteria, impact, agreed actions or limitations.
  4. Biased or incomplete samples can produce unsupported conclusions about how a control operates across the actual population.

Explanation

Correct Answer

C:

Correct. Decision makers may misjudge material exposure if reporting lacks supported facts, criteria, impact, agreed actions or limitations. The described exception is: the audit report omits a scope limitation affecting the opinion. This risk ties the observation to the business significance of customer checkout and order fulfillment, rather than treating management's claim as independent assurance.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Audit conclusions may lack objectivity when independence is impaired by self-review, incentives or undisclosed conflicts. It protects a different risk than the evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion requirement.

B:

Stakeholders may rely on a conclusion that exceeds the engagement objectives, criteria or evidence actually obtained. It does not retain the evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion control over time.

D:

Biased or incomplete samples can produce unsupported conclusions about how a control operates across the actual population. That protection can exist while evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion is still missing.

Question 143

During a post-incident audit at a retail marketplace, the IS auditor learns that the audit report omits a scope limitation affecting the opinion. The affected operation supports customer checkout and order fulfillment. Customer transactions and market trust depend on effective control. Which fieldwork step should the auditor prioritize to test the issue?

  1. Verify the source population against independent totals, select a risk-appropriate sample and document the sampling method and deviations.
  2. Trace findings to workpapers and confirm severity, root cause, business impact, management responses, ownership and communication to governance.
  3. Reconcile the audit universe with risk assessments, incidents, regulatory changes and business impact, then evaluate documented prioritization.
  4. Inspect engagement declarations, prior responsibilities, incentive arrangements and independent review safeguards before relying on the audit opinion.

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Correct. Trace findings to workpapers and confirm severity, root cause, business impact, management responses, ownership and communication to governance. The procedure directly tests the reported condition that the audit report omits a scope limitation affecting the opinion. A defensible IS audit conclusion requires relevant and reliable evidence from the actual control population and period.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. That change would not implement evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

C:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. The evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion prerequisite remains unaddressed.

D:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. It changes a different feature than evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

Question 144

During a post-incident audit at a retail marketplace, the IS auditor learns that the audit report omits a scope limitation affecting the opinion. The affected operation supports customer checkout and order fulfillment. Customer transactions and market trust depend on effective control. Which observed evidence is MOST persuasive for a controlled audit follow-up?

  1. A finalized report presents evidenced findings, material limitations, accountable actions and timely escalation of unresolved high risks.
  2. Dated conflict declarations and independent reassignment or formally approved safeguards show the work was reviewed without the conflicted party.
  3. A corrected engagement scope and report explicitly distinguish tested controls, excluded services, limitations and the level of assurance provided.
  4. A reconciled population, reproducible selections and evaluated deviations support a conclusion limited to the population actually tested.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Correct. A finalized report presents evidenced findings, material limitations, accountable actions and timely escalation of unresolved high risks. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that the audit report omits a scope limitation affecting the opinion. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.

C:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.

D:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

Question 145

During an outsourced-services renewal at a logistics group, the IS auditor learns that an unresolved significant finding is removed before distribution to the audit committee. The affected operation supports freight tracking and fleet operations. Delivery commitments and partner data flow through this process. Which risk statement is BEST supported by the recorded exception?

  1. Inadequate engagement quality control can allow unsupported findings and repeat process weaknesses to persist.
  2. Stakeholders may rely on a conclusion that exceeds the engagement objectives, criteria or evidence actually obtained.
  3. Controls may not address the intended risk at the correct point because their preventive, detective or corrective roles are misunderstood.
  4. Decision makers may misjudge material exposure if reporting lacks supported facts, criteria, impact, agreed actions or limitations.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Correct. Decision makers may misjudge material exposure if reporting lacks supported facts, criteria, impact, agreed actions or limitations. The described exception is: an unresolved significant finding is removed before distribution to the audit committee. This risk ties the observation to the business significance of freight tracking and fleet operations, rather than treating management's claim as independent assurance.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Inadequate engagement quality control can allow unsupported findings and repeat process weaknesses to persist. That protection can exist while evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion is still missing.

B:

Stakeholders may rely on a conclusion that exceeds the engagement objectives, criteria or evidence actually obtained. It protects a different risk than the evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion requirement.

C:

Controls may not address the intended risk at the correct point because their preventive, detective or corrective roles are misunderstood. It does not retain the evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion control over time.

Question 146

During an outsourced-services renewal at a logistics group, the IS auditor learns that an unresolved significant finding is removed before distribution to the audit committee. The affected operation supports freight tracking and fleet operations. Delivery commitments and partner data flow through this process. During fieldwork, what is the BEST focused test of this condition?

  1. Inspect engagement review trails, methodology approvals, quality review outcomes and corrective actions for recurring defects.
  2. Reconcile the audit universe with risk assessments, incidents, regulatory changes and business impact, then evaluate documented prioritization.
  3. Walk through the process and classify each control by timing and action; test whether it prevents, detects or corrects the stated event.
  4. Trace findings to workpapers and confirm severity, root cause, business impact, management responses, ownership and communication to governance.

Explanation

Correct Answer

D:

Correct. Trace findings to workpapers and confirm severity, root cause, business impact, management responses, ownership and communication to governance. The procedure directly tests the reported condition that an unresolved significant finding is removed before distribution to the audit committee. A defensible IS audit conclusion requires relevant and reliable evidence from the actual control population and period.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. It changes a different feature than evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

B:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. That change would not implement evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

C:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. The configuration must instead establish evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

Question 147

During an outsourced-services renewal at a logistics group, the IS auditor learns that an unresolved significant finding is removed before distribution to the audit committee. The affected operation supports freight tracking and fleet operations. Delivery commitments and partner data flow through this process. Management states that remediation is complete. Which evidence BEST supports closing this issue?

  1. A finalized report presents evidenced findings, material limitations, accountable actions and timely escalation of unresolved high risks.
  2. A risk-to-control map and observed test demonstrate the intended preventive gate, timely detection and accountable correction operate together.
  3. A corrected engagement scope and report explicitly distinguish tested controls, excluded services, limitations and the level of assurance provided.
  4. Independent workpaper review and tracked corrective measures show prior deficiencies were resolved and audit conclusions remain reproducible.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Correct. A finalized report presents evidenced findings, material limitations, accountable actions and timely escalation of unresolved high risks. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that an unresolved significant finding is removed before distribution to the audit committee. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. Acceptance here depends on observing evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion, not only that test.

C:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.

D:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.

Question 148

During a routine controls assessment at a regional hospital, the IS auditor learns that workpapers contain conclusions without review signoffs. The affected operation supports patient-care scheduling and claims processing. Healthcare service continuity and protected records are at stake. Which risk should the auditor treat as the PRIMARY concern arising from these facts?

  1. Inadequate engagement quality control can allow unsupported findings and repeat process weaknesses to persist.
  2. Audit resources may fail to address the systems and exposures most material to organizational objectives.
  3. Biased or incomplete samples can produce unsupported conclusions about how a control operates across the actual population.
  4. Stakeholders may rely on a conclusion that exceeds the engagement objectives, criteria or evidence actually obtained.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Correct. Inadequate engagement quality control can allow unsupported findings and repeat process weaknesses to persist. The described exception is: workpapers contain conclusions without review signoffs. This risk ties the observation to the business significance of patient-care scheduling and claims processing, rather than treating management's claim as independent assurance.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Audit resources may fail to address the systems and exposures most material to organizational objectives. That protection can exist while evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion is still missing.

C:

Biased or incomplete samples can produce unsupported conclusions about how a control operates across the actual population. It protects a different risk than the evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion requirement.

D:

Stakeholders may rely on a conclusion that exceeds the engagement objectives, criteria or evidence actually obtained. It does not retain the evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion control over time.

Question 149

During a routine controls assessment at a regional hospital, the IS auditor learns that workpapers contain conclusions without review signoffs. The affected operation supports patient-care scheduling and claims processing. Healthcare service continuity and protected records are at stake. What test BEST distinguishes effective control operation from an unsupported assertion?

  1. Inspect engagement review trails, methodology approvals, quality review outcomes and corrective actions for recurring defects.
  2. Verify the source population against independent totals, select a risk-appropriate sample and document the sampling method and deviations.
  3. Walk through the process and classify each control by timing and action; test whether it prevents, detects or corrects the stated event.
  4. Compare the approved engagement letter, criteria, exclusions, procedures and deliverable wording to identify any overstatement of assurance.

Explanation

Correct Answer

A:

Correct. Inspect engagement review trails, methodology approvals, quality review outcomes and corrective actions for recurring defects. The procedure directly tests the reported condition that workpapers contain conclusions without review signoffs. A defensible IS audit conclusion requires relevant and reliable evidence from the actual control population and period.

Incorrect Answers

B:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. It changes a different feature than evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

C:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. That change would not implement evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

D:

Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. The configuration must instead establish evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.

Question 150

During a routine controls assessment at a regional hospital, the IS auditor learns that workpapers contain conclusions without review signoffs. The affected operation supports patient-care scheduling and claims processing. Healthcare service continuity and protected records are at stake. What result would best demonstrate sustained operation of the corrected control?

  1. An approved risk-ranked audit plan links coverage and resource allocation to the updated risk register and material business services.
  2. Independent workpaper review and tracked corrective measures show prior deficiencies were resolved and audit conclusions remain reproducible.
  3. A corrected engagement scope and report explicitly distinguish tested controls, excluded services, limitations and the level of assurance provided.
  4. A reconciled population, reproducible selections and evaluated deviations support a conclusion limited to the population actually tested.

Explanation

Correct Answer

B:

Correct. Independent workpaper review and tracked corrective measures show prior deficiencies were resolved and audit conclusions remain reproducible. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that workpapers contain conclusions without review signoffs. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.

Incorrect Answers

A:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.

C:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. Acceptance here depends on observing evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion, not only that test.

D:

Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.