Understanding the Audit Management Process CCISO Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6application · medium

   An audit team is planning an audit of a multinational company's data protection controls. The company has operations in several countries with varying regulatory requirements. The audit team has limited resources and must prioritize audit areas. What is the most appropriate basis for prioritizing audit focus areas?

   • AFocus on areas with the highest inherent risk, such as countries with strict data protection regulations and high data volumes.
   • BPrioritize areas where the audit team has the most expertise, regardless of risk.
   • CAudit only the countries with the largest revenue contribution.
   • DDistribute audit effort equally across all countries to ensure fairness.
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2. 7expert · hard

   An audit found that the organization's patch management process is not consistently applied, leaving critical systems vulnerable. The audit report recommended implementing an automated patch management solution. Six months later, the CISO is reviewing the status of corrective actions. The IT team reports that the automated solution has been purchased but not yet fully deployed. What is the most appropriate follow-up action for the CISO?

   • AClose the finding because the organization has committed to the corrective action by purchasing the solution.
   • BAccept the IT team's assurance that the solution will be deployed soon and schedule a follow-up in another six months.
   • CVerify the current status of the deployment, assess the residual risk, and determine if interim measures are needed.
   • DIssue a new audit finding for the delayed deployment and escalate it to the board.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   During audit planning, which of the following is typically defined?

   • AThe audit scope, objectives, and criteria
   • BThe specific corrective actions to be implemented by the auditee
   • CThe final audit report content and distribution list
   • DThe list of all evidence to be collected during the audit
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5. 9foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common sampling technique used in audits?

   • AConvenience sampling
   • BRandom sampling
   • CQuota sampling
   • DHaphazard sampling
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6. 10foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an effective communication strategy during an audit?

   • AUsing technical jargon to demonstrate expertise
   • BProviding regular status updates to stakeholders
   • CWithholding information until the final report
   • DCommunicating only with senior management
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