Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 527

The application systems quality assurance (QA) function should:

Answer options

• A. compare programs to approved system changes.
• B. ensure adherence of programs to standards.
• C. assist programmers in designing and developing applications.
• D. design and develop quality applications by employing system development methodology.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer, B, emphasizes the QA function's responsibility to ensure that programs meet established standards, which is critical for maintaining quality. Options A and C focus on comparing and assisting, which are not primary QA functions, while D describes development tasks rather than QA responsibilities.