Which of the following is the MOST effective way to detect as many abnormalities as possible during an IS audit?

The correct answer is D. Use a data analytics tool to identify trends. Using a data analytics tool to identify trends is the most effective method for detecting abnormalities because it allows for a comprehensive analysis of large volumes of data, uncovering patterns, anomalies, and outliers that might be missed in manual sampling or testing.

Submitted by fernanda_arg· Apr 18, 2026Information System Auditing Process

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Options

APerform judgmental sampling of key processes
BPerform substantive testing on sampled records
CConduct a walk-through of the process
DUse a data analytics tool to identify trends

How the community answered

(17 responses)

B
6% (1)
C
12% (2)
D
82% (14)

Explanation

Using a data analytics tool to identify trends is the most effective method for detecting abnormalities because it allows for a comprehensive analysis of large volumes of data, uncovering patterns, anomalies, and outliers that might be missed in manual sampling or testing.

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#IS Audit Techniques#Data Analytics#Anomaly Detection#Audit Effectiveness

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