Question 30
During a post-incident audit at a retail marketplace, the IS auditor learns that a financial audit sample is used to conclude that all privacy controls are effective. The affected operation supports customer checkout and order fulfillment. Customer transactions and market trust depend on effective control. Which evidence would BEST support a conclusion that the exposure has been addressed?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct. A corrected engagement scope and report explicitly distinguish tested controls, excluded services, limitations and the level of assurance provided. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that a financial audit sample is used to conclude that all privacy controls are effective. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.
Incorrect Answers
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.
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.