Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 2 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 2

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An IS auditor finds that the cost of developing an application is now projected to significantly exceed the budget. Which of the following is the GREATEST risk to communicate to senior management?

ANoncompliance with project methodology

BInability to achieve expected benefits

CIncreased staff turnover

DProject abandonment

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Chanel

3 months ago

D is a real risk if costs keep climbing like this!

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Meghann

3 months ago

C could lead to bigger issues down the line, though.

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Lezlie

3 months ago

Surprised that project abandonment isn't the top concern!

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Delpha

4 months ago

I think A is a bigger deal, methodology matters!

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Bette

4 months ago

Definitely B, can't waste resources for no benefits!

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Timothy

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question where project abandonment was highlighted as a critical risk, so I’m leaning towards that being the right answer here.

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Raymon

4 months ago

Increased staff turnover could be a concern, but I feel like it might not be the most immediate risk compared to project abandonment.

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Catrice

4 months ago

I think the inability to achieve expected benefits might be the greatest risk since it directly impacts the organization's goals.

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Jose

5 months ago

I remember discussing how project overruns can lead to noncompliance with methodology, but I'm not sure if that's the biggest risk here.

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Arminda

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards B - inability to achieve expected benefits. That seems like the most critical risk to communicate to senior management in this situation.

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Tegan

5 months ago

I think the increased staff turnover could be a significant risk too. If the project is going over budget, that might lead to morale issues and people leaving.

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Francesco

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Could the risk of project abandonment be the biggest concern here? That would be a major setback.

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Goldie

5 months ago

This seems straightforward - the key risk is the inability to achieve the expected benefits, since that's the biggest impact on the organization.

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Tresa

1 year ago

Hah, I bet the project manager is sweating bullets over this one. Talk about a career-limiting move if they can't keep those costs in check. Good luck with that!

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Ria

1 year ago

C) Increased staff turnover

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Rosendo

1 year ago

B) Inability to achieve expected benefits

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Keshia

1 year ago

A) Noncompliance with project methodology

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Yuki

1 year ago

A) Noncompliance? Really? Who cares about the project methodology when the whole thing is about to implode? B) all the way, baby!

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Salena

1 year ago

D) Project abandonment

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Cecil

1 year ago

C) Increased staff turnover

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Tora

1 year ago

B) Inability to achieve expected benefits

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Maricela

1 year ago

A) Noncompliance? Really? Who cares about the project methodology when the whole thing is about to implode?

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Callie

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm torn between B) and D). But I think D) is the safest bet - the boss will freak out if we mention the project could get axed entirely. Better to rip the band-aid off, you know?

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Malcom

1 year ago

I'd go with B) as well. The CFO will be more concerned about the financial impact than anything else. Gotta keep the shareholders happy, you know?

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Tabetha

1 year ago

D) Project abandonment sounds like the most serious outcome if the costs spiral out of control. We should avoid that at all costs!

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Shawna

1 year ago

D) Project abandonment

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Graciela

1 year ago

C) Increased staff turnover

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Vivan

1 year ago

B) Inability to achieve expected benefits

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Selma

1 year ago

A) Noncompliance with project methodology

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Alpha

1 year ago

B) Inability to achieve expected benefits is definitely the greatest risk here. The business goals are at stake, not just the project timeline or methodology.

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