Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 1326

Which of the following auditing techniques would be used to detect the validity of a credit card transaction based on time, location, and date of purchase?

Answer options

• A. Integrated test facility (ITF)
• B. Data analytics
• C. Hash totals
• D. Check sums

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Data analytics is the most suitable technique for examining patterns and anomalies in transaction data, allowing for the validation of credit card transactions based on specific criteria such as time, location, and date. The other options, such as Integrated test facility (ITF), Hash totals, and Check sums, do not provide the same level of analysis for real-time transaction verification.