Question 50
During an outsourced-services renewal at a logistics group, the IS auditor learns that recurring unresolved incidents are not considered when determining next year's audit priorities. The affected operation supports freight tracking and fleet operations. Delivery commitments and partner data flow through this process. Which evidence-gathering approach is MOST aligned with the recorded exposure?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct. Reconcile the audit universe with risk assessments, incidents, regulatory changes and business impact, then evaluate documented prioritization. The procedure directly tests the reported condition that recurring unresolved incidents are not considered when determining next year's audit priorities. A defensible IS audit conclusion requires relevant and reliable evidence from the actual control population and period.
Incorrect Answers
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.
Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.
Not the most direct fieldwork procedure for these facts. Acceptance here depends on observing evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion, not only that test.