Question 1
Which of the following BEST describes the primary purpose of ISACA's IS Audit and Assurance Standards?
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Correct answer: B - To establish mandatory requirements for professional IS auditing practices
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Which of the following BEST describes the primary purpose of ISACA's IS Audit and Assurance Standards?
Correct answer: B - To establish mandatory requirements for professional IS auditing practices
An IS auditor discovers a conflict of interest during an engagement. According to ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics, what should the auditor do FIRST?
Correct answer: B - Disclose the conflict to relevant parties
Which principle in ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics emphasizes maintaining confidentiality of information obtained during an audit?
Correct answer: C - Confidentiality
In adhering to IS Audit Standards, an auditor must ensure their work is performed with:
Correct answer: A - Due professional care
Which of the following is a guideline rather than a mandatory standard in ISACA's framework?
Correct answer: C - Tools and techniques for data analysis
An auditor violates ISACA's ethics by:
Correct answer: B - Accepting gifts that impair objectivity
The IS Audit Standards require auditors to plan audits based on:
Correct answer: B - Risk and materiality
Which ethical principle requires auditors to continually improve their proficiency?
Correct answer: D - Competency
During an audit, an auditor must apply standards to ensure:
Correct answer: A - Independence is maintained
ISACA's guidelines provide:
Correct answer: B - Recommended practices to support standards
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