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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.

Submitted by tarun92· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

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)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    83% (39)
  • D
    11% (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.

AAn assessment indicating the benefits will exceed the investment

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.

BAn assessment indicating security controls will operate effectively

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.

CAn assessment of whether the expected benefits can be achievedCorrect

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.

DAn assessment of whether requirements will be fully met

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

Topics

#Project Feasibility Study#IS Audit Role#Benefit Realization#Project Justification

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