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Name one of the keys to effective employment of Tests of Controls (ToC) that IT auditors need to know and understand. - ANS - : There is a high potential benefit to use toc when an automated control exists The it auditor must have sufficient assurance of the effectiveness of it general controls Risk-based standards require that the relevant it controls were designed properly and implemented Name one of the main contributions an IT Auditor can make to a Financial Audit. - ANS - : Tests of ...

CISA Domain 1Data Analytics & CAAT Exam 25 Questions with Verified Answers CISA acronym - CORRECT ANSWER Certified Information Systems Auditor Role of CISA holder - CORRECT ANSWER to perform an effective and efficient security audit Domain 1 - CORRECT ANSWER process of auditing information systems makes up 21% of exam focus on how to conduct an audit task statement - CORRECT ANSWER what a CISA student should know how to perform; application knowledge statement - CORRECT ANSWER w...

Auditing Exam 1|359 Questions with Verified Answers 1. Which of the following would be considered an assurance engagement? a. Giving an opinion on a prize promoter's claims about the amount of sweepstakes prizes awarded in the past. b. Giving an opinion on the conformity of the financial statements of a university with generally accepted accounting principles. c. Giving an opinion on the fair presentation of a newspaper's circulation data. d. Giving assurance about the average drive len...

CISA Domain 1Data Analytics & CAAT Exam 25 Questions with Verified Answers CISA acronym - CORRECT ANSWER Certified Information Systems Auditor Role of CISA holder - CORRECT ANSWER to perform an effective and efficient security audit Domain 1 - CORRECT ANSWER process of auditing information systems makes up 21% of exam focus on how to conduct an audit task statement - CORRECT ANSWER what a CISA student should know how to perform; application knowledge statement - CORRECT ANSWER w...

Auditing & Assurance Services, 7e (Louwers) Chapter 2 Professional Standards 1) Control risk is A) the probability that a material misstatement could not be prevented or detected by the entity's internal control policies and procedures. B) the probability that a material misstatement could occur and not be detected by auditors' procedures. C) the risk that auditors will not be able to complete the audit on a timely basis. D) the risk that auditors will not properly control the staff on th...

CISA Exam Information System Auditing Process 96 Questions with Verified Answers A primary benefit derived for an organization employing control self-assessment techniques is that it: - CORRECT ANSWER Can identify high-risk areas that might need a detail review later Control self-assessment (CSA) is predicated on the review of high-risk areas that either need immediate attention or may require a more thorough review later During a security audit of IT processes, an IS auditor found that...

ACC 580 Exam 1 CISA Book 45 Questions with Verified Answers Which of the following outlines the overall authority to perform an IS audit? A. The audit scope, with goals and objectives B. A request from management to perform an audit C. The approved audit charter D. The approved audit schedule - CORRECT ANSWER C. The approved audit charter In performing a risk-based audit, which risk assessment is completed initially by the IS auditor? A. Detection Risk assessment B. Control Risk asse...

CISA Domain 1 Exam 88 Questions with Verified Answers Interviewing and Observing Personnel - CORRECT ANSWER Actual Functions - An adequate test to ensure that the individual who is assigned and authorized to perform a particular function is the person who is actually doing the job. Actual Processes and Procedures - allows the IS auditor to gain evidence of compliance and observe deviations, if any. Security Awareness - Should be observed to verify an individuals understanding and practice ...