IT Audit Planning
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What is the purpose of establishing short-term and long-term audit schedules in an IT audit function?

  • To increase the workload of the IT audit function.
  • To ensure appropriate attention is given to the audit function responsibilities as per the audit charter. (correct)
  • To limit the understanding of enterprise mission and objectives.
  • To reduce the involvement of the audit committee.
  • What should an IT auditor do to effectively develop long- and short-term audit schedules?

  • Identify and understand recent changes in the enterprise business environment. (correct)
  • Focus exclusively on short-term schedules to avoid long-term planning.
  • Avoid performing a risk assessment of areas subject to audit within the audit universe.
  • Disregard enterprise mission, objectives, and processes.
  • Why is a risk assessment important for an IT auditor in developing long- and short-term audit schedules?

  • To avoid understanding the enterprise mission and objectives.
  • To escalate the workload of the IT audit function.
  • To identify risk and threats to an IT environment and IT system. (correct)
  • To limit the involvement of the audit committee.
  • Who should short-term and long-term audit schedules be agreed on with?

    <p>Those charged with governance and oversight (e.g., audit committee).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assists an IT auditor in selecting certain areas to examine and in evaluating IT controls?

    <p>Risk assessment methodologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the audit universe?

    <p>To identify areas for audit during the planning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the structure of the audit universe driven?

    <p>By the enterprise's risk profile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the risk assessment assist in creating?

    <p>Audit schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an IT auditor consider when ranking elements of the audit universe?

    <p>The level of complexity and detail appropriate for the enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the structure of the audit universe?

    <p>Enterprise business processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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