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?
Explanation
Correct Answer
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
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. Acceptance here depends on observing evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion, not only that test.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.