Isaca CISA Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

Isaca CISA Online Questions & Answers

• Question 341:

  The GREATEST benefit of risk-based auditing is that it:

  A. demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements.
  B. enables alignment of resources to significant risk areas.
  C. allows an organization to identify and eliminate low-risk areas.
  D. identifies problem areas within an organization.
  D. identifies problem areas within an organization.

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  Explanation

• Question 342:

  Which of the following should be an IS auditor's GREATEST concern when reviewing an organization's security controls for policy compliance?

  A. Security policies are not applicable across all business units
  B. End users are not required to acknowledge security policy training
  C. The security policy has not been reviewed within the past year
  D. Security policy documents are available on a public domain website
  D. Security policy documents are available on a public domain website

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  Explanation

  The auditor should be most concerned about the security policy documents being available on a public domain website. This is because this exposes the organization's security posture and strategy to potential attackers, who can exploit the information to launch targeted attacks or bypass the security controls. The security policy documents should be classified as confidential and protected from unauthorized access or disclosure. The other options are less severe than exposing the security policy documents to the public, although they may also indicate some gaps or weaknesses in the security policy development, implementation, or maintenance process.

  References: CISA Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 5, Section 5.31 CISA Online Review Course, Domain 3, Module 1, Lesson 12

• Question 343:

  Which of the following should be the FIRST step in a data migration project?

  A. Reviewing decisions on how business processes should be conducted in the new system
  B. Completing data cleanup in the current database to eliminate inconsistencies
  C. Understanding the new system's data structure
  D. Creating data conversion scripts
  C. Understanding the new system's data structure

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  Explanation

  Data migration is the process of moving data from one system to another, which may involve changes in storage, database, or application. To perform a successful data migration, it is essential to understand the data structure of the new

  system, which defines how the data is organized, stored, and accessed. Understanding the new system's data structure will help determine the following aspects of the data migration project:

  The scope and requirements of the data migration, such as what data needs to be migrated, how much data needs to be migrated, and what are the quality and performance expectations. The data mapping and transformation rules, such as

  how the data elements from the source system correspond to the data elements in the target system, and what transformations or conversions are needed to ensure compatibility and consistency. The data validation and testing methods,

  such as how to verify that the migrated data is accurate, complete, and functional in the new system, and how to identify and resolve any errors or issues. Therefore, understanding the new system's data structure is a crucial first step in a

  data migration project, as it lays the foundation for the subsequent steps of data extraction, transformation, loading, validation, and testing.

• Question 344:

  An IS auditor is preparing a plan for audits to be carried out over a specified period. Which of the following activities should the IS auditor perform FIRST?

  A. Allocate audit resources.
  B. Prioritize risks.
  C. Review prior audit reports.
  D. Determine the audit universe.
  D. Determine the audit universe.

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  Explanation

  An audit universe is a comprehensive list of all the auditable entities, processes, and activities within an organization. It helps the IS auditor to identify the scope, objectives, and priorities of the audit plan, as well as the resources and methodologies required to conduct the audits. An audit universe can also help the IS auditor to ensure that all the key risks, controls, and regulations are covered by the audit plan, and that there are no gaps or overlaps in the audit coverage. The first activity that the IS auditor should perform when preparing a plan for audits to be carried out over a specified period is to determine the audit universe. This involves defining the criteria and methods for identifying and categorizing the auditable units, such as by business function, process, system, location, or risk level. The IS auditor should also consult with the management and other stakeholders to obtain their input and expectations for the audit plan. The IS auditor should then document and validate the audit universe, and update it regularly to reflect any changes in the organization's structure, operations, or environment. The other three activities are also important for preparing an audit plan, but they should be performed after determining the audit universe. Allocating audit resources involves assigning staff, time, budget, and tools to each audit based on their complexity, priority, and availability. Prioritizing risks involves assessing the likelihood and impact of each risk associated with each auditable unit, and ranking them according to their significance and urgency. Reviewing prior audit reports involves analyzing the findings, recommendations, and actions from previous audits related to each auditable unit, and evaluating their current status and relevance. Therefore, determining the audit universe is the best answer.

  References: Audit Universe ?UPDATED 2022 ?Examples, Templateandp; More! 01 February 2023 Audit universe - IIA

• Question 345:

  During a new system implementation, an IS auditor has been assigned to review risk management at each milestone. The auditor finds that several risks to project benefits have not been addressed. Who should be accountable for managing these risks?

  A. Enterprise risk manager
  B. Project sponsor
  C. Information security officer
  D. Project manager
  D. Project manager

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  Explanation

  The project manager should be accountable for managing the risks to project benefits. Project benefits are the expected outcomes or value that a project delivers to its stakeholders, such as improved efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, or revenue. Project risks are uncertain events or conditions that may affect the project objectives, scope, budget, schedule, or quality. The project manager is responsible for identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, responding to, and monitoring project risks throughout the project life cycle. The other options are not accountable for managing project risks, as they have different roles and responsibilities. The enterprise risk manager is responsible for overseeing the organization's overall risk management framework and strategy, but not for managing specific project risks. The project sponsor is responsible for initiating, approving, and supporting the project, but not for managing project risks. The information security officer is responsible for ensuring that the project complies with the organization's information security policies and standards, but not for managing project risks.

  References: CISA Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 3, Section 3.3

• Question 346:

  The success of an IT projects is measured PRIMARILY by the:

  A. translation of business vision to function vision
  B. implementation of current technology
  C. benefit that the business derives from the outcome
  D. efficient use of resources
  C. benefit that the business derives from the outcome

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  Explanation

• Question 347:

  Which of the following would provide the BEST evidence that a cloud provider's change management process is effective?

  A. Minutes from regular change management meetings with the vendor
  B. Written assurances from the vendor's CEO and CIO
  C. The results of a third-party review provided by the vendor
  D. A copy of change management policies provided by the vendor
  C. The results of a third-party review provided by the vendor

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  Explanation

  The results of a third-party review provided by the vendor would provide the best evidence that a cloud provider's change management process is effective, because it would be an independent and objective assessment of the vendor's compliance with best practices and standards for managing changes in the cloud environment. A third-party review would also include testing of the vendor's change management controls and procedures, and provide recommendations for improvement if needed. Minutes from regular change management meetings with the vendor would not provide sufficient evidence, because they would only reflect the vendor's self-reported information and may not capture all the changes that occurred or their impact on the cloud services. Written assurances from the vendor's CEO and CIO would also not provide sufficient evidence, because they would be based on the vendor's own opinion and may not be verified by external sources. A copy of change management policies provided by the vendor would not provide sufficient evidence, because it would only show the vendor's intended approach to change management, but not how it is implemented or monitored in practice.

  References: ISACA Cloud Computing Audit Program, Section 4.5: Change Management Cloud Computing: Business Benefits With Security, Governance and Assurance Perspectives, Section 4.3: Change Management

• Question 348:

  Which of the following is an IS auditor's BEST course of action upon learning that preventive controls have been replaced with detective and corrective controls?

  A. Report the issue to management as the risk level has increased.
  B. Recommend the implementation of preventive controls in addition to the other controls.
  C. Verify the revised controls enhance the efficiency of related business processes.
  D. Evaluate whether new controls manage the risk at an acceptable level.
  D. Evaluate whether new controls manage the risk at an acceptable level.

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  Explanation

• Question 349:

  A hearth care organization utilizes Internet of Things (loT) devices to improve patient outcomes through real-time patient monitoring and advanced diagnostics. Which of the following would BEST assist in isolating these devices from corporate network traffic?

  A. Internal firewalls
  B. Blockchain technology
  C. Content filtering proxy
  D. Zero Trust architecture
  A. Internal firewalls

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  Explanation

  Explanation

  Internal firewalls are highly effective for isolating Internet of Things (IoT) devices from corporate network traffic. By segmenting the network and restricting communication between devices and the main corporate infrastructure, internal

  firewalls help mitigate the risk of lateral movement and data breaches caused by compromised IoT devices. Blockchain Technology (Option B):This is useful for ensuring data integrity but not for network isolation.

  Content Filtering Proxy (Option C):This is designed to manage web traffic and does not provide network segmentation.

  Zero Trust Architecture (Option D):While Zero Trust provides robust access controls, internal firewalls are more directly suited for traffic isolation.

  ISACA CISA Review Manual, Job Practice Area 4: Protection of Information Assets.

• Question 350:

  Which of the following BEST guards against the risk of attack by hackers?

  A. Tunneling
  B. Encryption
  C. Message validation
  D. Firewalls
  B. Encryption

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  Explanation

  The best guard against the risk of attack by hackers is encryption. Encryption is the process of transforming data into an unreadable format using a secret key or algorithm. Encryption can protect data in transit and at rest from unauthorized access, modification, or disclosure by hackers. Encryption can also ensure the authenticity and integrity of data by using digital signatures or hashes. Tunneling, message validation, and firewalls are not the best guards against the risk of attack by hackers. Tunneling is a technique that encapsulates one network protocol within another to create a secure connection between two endpoints. Message validation is a process that verifies the format, content, and origin of a message before accepting it. Firewalls are devices or software that filter network traffic based on predefined rules. These controls may help reduce the exposure or impact of hacker attacks, but they do not provide the same level of protection as encryption.