Free CISA Practice Test Questions 2026

Which of the following is BEST addressed when using a timestamp within a digital signature to deliver sensitive financial information?

A.

Authentication

B.

Nonrepudiation

C.

Data integrity

D.

Replay protection

An IS auditor observes that an organization s critical IT systems nave experienced several failures throughout the year. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation?

A.

Perform a root cause analysis.

B.

Implement redundant systems.

C.

Contract for a hot site

D.

Perform a disaster recovery test

An effective implementation of security roles and responsibilities is BEST evidenced across an enterprise when:

A.

reviews and updates of policies are regularly performed

B.

pokies are signed off by users.

C.

operational activities are aligned with policies.

D.

policies are rolled out and disseminated

Which of the following is the BEST way to control the concurrent use of licensed software?

A.

Metering software

B.

Monitor by system administrator

C.

Surprise audit conducted by vendors

D.

User self-discipline

Following an unauthorized disclosure of data, an organization needs to implement data loss prevention (DLP) measures The IS auditor's BEST recommendation should be to:

A.

install DLP software on corporate servers to prevent recurrence

B.

monitor and block outgoing emails based on common DLP criteria,

C.

restrict removable media access on all computer systems

D.

establish a risk and control framework.

Outsourcing the development of business systems is MOST likely to result in the loss of:

A.

accountability for end products

B.

in-house competencies.

C.

responsibility for IT security

D.

control over strategic direction.

What is the FIRST step an auditor should take when beginning a follow-up audit?

A.

Review workpapers from the previous audit

B.

Review previous findings and action plans

C.

Meet with the auditee to discuss remediation progress

D.

Gather evidence of remediation to conduct tests of controls

Which of the following is the BEST indication of an effective incident management process?

A.

Number of incidents reviewed by IT management

B.

Percentage of incidents closed without escalation

C.

Number of calls to the help des

D.

Percentage of incidents where root cause has been identified

An organization has implemented data storage hardware. Which of the following should an IS auditor review to assess if IT is maximizing storage and network utilization?

A.

Downtime statistics

B.

The quality management system

C.

Routine and non-routine job schedules

D.

Capacity management plans

Which of the following is the BEST way to address ongoing concerns with the quality and accuracy of internal audits?

A.

Require IS audit management to lead exit meetings.

B.

Require peer reviews of audit workpapers.

C.

Engage an independent review of the audit function.

D.

Implement performance management for IS auditors.

Which of the following provides an IS auditor the MOST assurance that an organization is compliant with legal and regulatory requirements?

A.

Senior management has provided attestation of legal and regulatory compliance

B.

Controls associated with legal and regulatory requirements have been identified and tested

C.

There is no history of complaints or fines from regulators regarding noncompliance 

D.

The IT manager is responsible for the organization s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Overall responsibility for approving logical access rights to information assets should reside with the:

A.

data and systems owners.

B.

systems delivery and operations group

C.

security administrator.

D.

systems administrator.