ISACA Exam Questions

The PRIMARY purpose of an IT forensic audit is:

The PRIMARY purpose of an IT forensic audit is:

A. to participate in investigations related to corporate fraud.

B. the systematic collection of evidence after a system irregularity.

C. to assess the correctness of an organizations financial statements

D. to determine that there has been criminal activity.

Explanation:

Choice B describes a forensic audit. The evidence collected could then be used in judicial proceedings. Forensic audits are not limited to corporate fraud. Assessing the correctness of an organization-s financial statements is not the purpose of a forensic audit. Drawing a conclusion to criminal activity would be part of a legal process and not the objective of a forensic audit.