Question 330
During a payment-platform modernization at a payment clearing organization, the IS auditor learns that the steering committee approves milestones without resolving unresolved control dependencies. The affected operation supports merchant settlement and reconciliation. Finance and settlement integrity depend on this operation. What would an auditor MOST want to see before accepting the issue as remediated?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct. Authorized stage-gate minutes, traceable change approvals and resolved high-risk blockers support controlled project progression. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that the steering committee approves milestones without resolving unresolved control dependencies. 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.