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Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 1 Question 109 Discussion

An IS auditor has been asked to review the quality of data in a general ledger system. Which of the following would provide the auditor with the MOST meaningful results?
B) Integrity checks against source documentation
A) Discussion of the largest account values with business owners
C) System vulnerability assessment
D) Interviews with system owners and operators

Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 1 Question 109 Discussion

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Question #: 109
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An IS auditor has been asked to review the quality of data in a general ledger system. Which of the following would provide the auditor with the MOST meaningful results?

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by Jacob at Jan 05, 2026, 05:16 AM

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Evangelina
2 months ago
C is important, but it doesn’t directly address data quality.
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Stefania
2 months ago
A could be useful, but it’s not as reliable as B.
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Tijuana
3 months ago
Agreed! B gives solid evidence from source docs.
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Robt
3 months ago
I think B is the best choice. Integrity checks are crucial for data quality.
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Malcolm
3 months ago
Totally agree with B, it’s all about the source!
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Novella
3 months ago
Integrity checks are crucial for reliable data!
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Clay
3 months ago
Really? I doubt interviews would give solid data quality results.
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Lucina
3 months ago
I think A could provide some insights too.
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Carma
4 months ago
B is definitely the best choice for accuracy!
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Terrilyn
4 months ago
B is the way to go. Gotta make sure the numbers add up before you start talking to the business owners.
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Brice
4 months ago
Haha, a system vulnerability assessment? That's like checking the paint job on a car when you're supposed to be inspecting the engine!
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Joaquin
5 months ago
I'd go with B as well. Verifying the data against the original source is crucial for a meaningful audit.
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Ozell
5 months ago
Definitely B. Checking the source data is key to ensuring the integrity of the general ledger.
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Penney
5 months ago
B) Integrity checks against source documentation seems like the most logical approach to assess data quality.
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Brent
5 months ago
I feel like discussing account values could be helpful, but it might not give a complete picture of data quality.
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Thersa
5 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think option B is definitely the best choice for meaningful results.
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Mica
6 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think interviews could provide insights into how the system is used, which might help too.
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Lettie
6 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of integrity checks in class. They seem crucial for ensuring data accuracy.
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Lizette
6 months ago
I feel pretty confident that option B is the way to go here. Checking the integrity of the source data is key to evaluating the quality of the general ledger system. The other options just don't seem as directly relevant.
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Valene
6 months ago
Option A seems a bit too high-level to me. Discussing the largest account values with business owners doesn't really get at the core issue of data quality. I think I'll go with option B or D.
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Allene
6 months ago
Hmm, I'm leaning towards option D - interviews with system owners and operators. That could provide really valuable context and insights that the other options might miss.
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Mohammad
6 months ago
I'm a bit unsure on this one. The question is asking for the "most meaningful results", so I'm not sure if the vulnerability assessment in option C might be more relevant. I'll have to think this through a bit more.
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Brett
7 months ago
I think the best approach here would be to go with option B - integrity checks against source documentation. That seems like the most direct way to assess the quality of the data.
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Crissy
11 days ago
Option B gives the best insight into data quality!
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Karan
16 days ago
Yes, integrity checks are crucial for accurate data.
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Eliz
2 months ago
I agree, option B is definitely the most effective.
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