CISA Question 282

Community Discussion

Written by other learners. Comments can disagree with the marked answer — check the official documentation when in doubt.

• Chose A1

  adequacy / capability → experience objectivity / bias → independence

• Chose C4

  The BEST way for an IS auditor to assess the adequacy of an expert consultant involved in an audit engagement is to review the independence and objectivity of the expert. This ensures that the consultant's qualifications and the integrity of their work are properly evaluated.

• Chose A2

  The BEST way for an IS auditor to assess the adequacy (i.e., the qualifications and competence) of an expert consultant is to: Review the expert’s education, experience, and technical qualifications, Ensure their background is relevant to the subject matter of the audit, Confirm that the expert has sufficient practical expertise in the area being audited. This directly assesses whether the expert can effectively contribute to the engagement. Why the other options are less appropriate: B. Verify that the engagement letter outlines the expert's responsibilities: This checks role clarity but does not assess competence or adequacy. C. Review the independence and objectivity of the expert: This is important, but it relates to impartiality, not adequacy. D. Review the industry reputation of the expert consultant's firm: Useful for general trust, but does not guarantee the specific individual assigned is qualified.