CISA · Question #229
Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to look for in a project feasibility study?
The correct answer is C. An assessment of whether the expected benefits can be achieved. In a project feasibility study, an IS auditor's primary focus should be on whether the project's stated benefits are realistically achievable.
Question
Which of the following is MOST important for an IS auditor to look for in a project feasibility study?
Options
- AAn assessment indicating the benefits will exceed the investment
- BAn assessment indicating security controls will operate effectively
- CAn assessment of whether the expected benefits can be achieved
- DAn assessment of whether requirements will be fully met
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A4% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C83% (39)
- D11% (5)
Why each option
In a project feasibility study, an IS auditor's primary focus should be on whether the project's stated benefits are realistically achievable.
While a cost-benefit analysis (benefits exceeding investment) is part of feasibility, it's a financial assessment; verifying that the benefits themselves are achievable (option C) is a broader, more fundamental aspect of feasibility.
An assessment of security control effectiveness is important for project security and risk management, but it's a specific aspect, not the overarching "most important" element of overall project feasibility.
The core purpose of a feasibility study is to determine if a proposed project is viable and practical, particularly concerning whether its intended outcomes and benefits can actually be realized. An IS auditor needs to ensure that the project's objectives are clearly defined, measurable, and realistically attainable given the available resources, technology, and organizational context, as unrealized benefits undermine the project's justification.
Assessing whether requirements will be fully met is critical for project success, but it's a component of achieving the expected benefits. If requirements are met but don't lead to the desired benefits, the project is still not feasible in terms of value.
Concept tested: IS audit of project feasibility
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