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An IS auditor is assigned to perform a post implementation
review of an application system. Which of the following
situations may have impaired the independence of the IS
auditor? The IS auditor:
A. implemented a specific control during the development of
the application system.
B. designed an embedded audit module exclusively for
auditing the application system.
C. participated as a member of the application system
project team, but did not have operational responsibilities.
D.provided consulting advice concerning application system
best practices.
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Answer: A
Independence may be impaired if the IS auditor is, or has
been, actively involved in the development, acquisition and
implementation of the application system. Choices B and C
are situations that do not impair the IS auditor's
independence. Choice D is incorrect because the IS auditor's
independence is not impaired by providing advice on known
best practices.
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A. implemented a specific control during the development of
the application system.
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