When auditing the requirements phase of a software
acquisition, the IS auditor should:
A. assess the feasibility of the project timetable.
B. assess the vendor?s proposed quality processes.
C. ensure that the best software package is acquired.
D. review the completeness of the specifications.
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Answer: D
The purpose of the requirements phase is to specify the
functionality of the proposed system; therefore the IS
auditor would concentrate on the completeness of the
specifications. The decision to purchase a package from a
vendor would come after the requirements have been
completed. Therefore choices B and C are incorrect. Choice A
is incorrect because a project timetable normally would not
be found in a requirements document.
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B. assess the vendor?s proposed quality processes.
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