Which of the following would BEST assist an IS auditor in understanding the inputs and outputs of a microservice-oriented application?

The correct answer is A. Data flow diagrams. For a microservices architecture, the most effective way to understand data movement between components is through data flow diagrams (DFDs). DFDs clearly show inputs, outputs, processes, and data stores, helping auditors trace data movement across distributed services. Option…

Submitted by joshua94· Apr 18, 2026Information System Auditing Process

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AData flow diagrams
BNetwork architecture diagrams
CBusiness requirements documentation
DEntity-relationship diagrams

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(22 responses)

A
91% (20)
B
5% (1)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

For a microservices architecture, the most effective way to understand data movement between components is through data flow diagrams (DFDs). DFDs clearly show inputs, outputs, processes, and data stores, helping auditors trace data movement across distributed services. Option A: Correct - DFDs highlight application inputs/outputs. Option B: Network diagrams show infrastructure but not logical data flows. Option C: Business requirements document functional needs, not technical flows. Option D: ER diagrams describe database structures, not process flows.

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