Which of the following would be of the LEAST value to an IS
auditor attempting to gain an understanding of an
organization's IT process?
A. IT planning documents with deliverables and performance
results
B. Policies and procedures relating to planning, managing,
monitoring and reporting on performance
C. Prior audit reports
D. Reports of IT functional activities
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Answer: C
Prior audit reports would be of least value because they
provide historical and therefore not current information
about areas of control weaknesses. Each of the other choices
provides information useful for gaining an understanding of
the process.
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