Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 814

The BEST way to evaluate the effectiveness of a newly developed application is to:

Answer options

• A. perform a post-implementation review.
• B. review acceptance testing results.
• C. perform a secure code review
• D. analyze load testing results.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a post-implementation review provides a comprehensive assessment of the application after it has been deployed, ensuring all aspects are evaluated. While reviewing acceptance testing results (B) is important, it typically occurs before full deployment, thus offering limited insight into the application's overall effectiveness in a live environment. A secure code review (C) focuses on security rather than overall performance, and analyzing load testing results (D) is only one aspect of application evaluation.