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Actual exam question from Isaca's CISA
Question #: 581
Topic #: 1
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An IS auditor reviewing the database controls for a new e-commerce system discovers a security weakness in the database configuration. Which of the following should be the IS auditor's NEXT course of action?

  • A. Disclose the findings to senior management.
  • B. Identify existing mitigating controls.
  • C. Attempt to exploit the weakness.
  • D. Assist in drafting corrective actions.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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Yejide03
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Identify existing mitigating controls.
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spar2kle
1 year, 3 months ago
In this situation, the best next course of action for the IS auditor would be B - to identify existing mitigating controls. Before making any recommendations, it's important to understand if any existing controls are already in place to mitigate the risk.
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a84n
8 months, 1 week ago
Q: An IS auditor reviewing the database controls how the answer will be Identify existing mitigating controls.!!! correct answer is D
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Changwha
1 year, 5 months ago
D. Assist in drafting corrective actions.
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