An IS auditor performing an application development review attends development team meetings.
The IS auditor's independence will be compromised if the IS auditor:
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A. B. C. D.B.
As an IS auditor performing an application development review, attending development team meetings can provide valuable insights into the software development process. However, it's crucial to maintain independence to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure objectivity.
A. Designing and executing the user's acceptance test plan would compromise the IS auditor's independence because it would involve actively participating in the software development process, potentially influencing the testing results in favor of the development team.
B. Re-performing test procedures used by the development team may not necessarily compromise the IS auditor's independence if it's part of their review process. However, if the IS auditor only re-performs the tests without performing additional tests or reviewing the development team's testing processes, it may not provide an independent assessment.
C. Reviewing the results of systems tests performed by the development team is part of the IS auditor's role, and it wouldn't compromise their independence as long as they review the results objectively and report any findings to management.
D. Assisting in developing an integrated test facility (ITF) on the system may compromise the IS auditor's independence. The ITF is a testing environment that simulates actual transactions, and the development team uses it to test the software's functionality. If the IS auditor assists in developing the ITF, they may be seen as part of the development team and may not provide an independent assessment.
In summary, option A and D would compromise the IS auditor's independence, while options B and C would not necessarily compromise it as long as they perform their tasks objectively and report their findings to management.