IIA Exam IIA-CIA-Part1 Topic 5 Question 54 Discussion

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Question #: 54
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following is true regarding the auditing of soft controls?

ASoft controls should not be audited due to subjectivity issues.

BThere are no effective tools to use for audits of soft controls.

CTraditional testing is less suitable for soft controls assessment.

DManagement input is the best source for assessment of soft controls.

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Suggested Answer: C

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Judy

4 months ago

C is the way to go. These 'soft' controls are anything but easy to pin down. Need a different approach for sure.

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Malissa

4 months ago

Ha! Soft controls, more like soft-headed nonsense. A) all the way, let's stick to the hard facts.

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Chauncey

4 months ago

D) Management input is the best source for assessment of soft controls.

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France

4 months ago

C) Traditional testing is less suitable for soft controls assessment.

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Gwenn

4 months ago

A) Soft controls should not be audited due to subjectivity issues.

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Fletcher

5 months ago

I'd have to go with option D. Who better to assess soft controls than the management who sets the tone at the top?

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Vilma

5 months ago

C is definitely the correct answer. Traditional testing methods just don't cut it when it comes to the squishy world of soft controls.

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Bette

4 months ago

Management input is definitely crucial for assessing soft controls.

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Shaun

4 months ago

I agree, traditional testing methods are not as effective for soft controls.

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Antione

5 months ago

I believe a combination of traditional testing and management input is key for auditing soft controls.

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Vallie

5 months ago

But D) Management input is also important for assessing soft controls.

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Jess

5 months ago

I agree with Candida, soft controls are more about behaviors and culture.

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Candida

5 months ago

I think C) Traditional testing is less suitable for soft controls assessment.

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