During a systems development project, participation in which of the following activities would compromise the IS auditor's independence?
Suggested Answer: B
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12 comments · newest first
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Charlene
11 months ago
Surprised that anyone would think A is a problem, it’s just presentations!
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Dawne
12 months ago
C could also be a gray area, but B is the clearest.
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Eleonora
12 months ago
Wait, can’t they just review without influencing design? Seems tricky.
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Berry
12 months ago
I agree, B compromises independence for sure.
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Fatima
1 year ago
Definitely B, making design decisions is a big no-no for auditors.
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Brinda
1 year ago
Recommending reports feels like it could lead to bias, but I can't recall if that was a clear violation in our studies.
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Kanisha
1 year ago
Reviewing processes seems more like an oversight role, so I’m uncertain if that would compromise independence.
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King
1 year ago
I remember a practice question where making design decisions definitely compromised independence. So, I think option B is the right choice here.
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Luke
1 year ago
I think participating in the project management team presentations might be okay, but I'm not sure if it affects independence.
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Phuong
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about email delivery issues. I'll carefully review the options and think through the likely causes.
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Howard
1 year ago
I think Option D is the way to go. Expressing sympathy for the customer's situation is the most compassionate response.
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Rosita
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, I think the answer is B - Cisco's approach focuses on developing a business-focused view of the customer enterprise looking at needs and business outcomes from a customer-centric perspective.