Exam CISA Topic 1 Question 243 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISACA's CISA exam
Question #: 243
Topic #: 1
An accounting department uses a spreadsheet to calculate sensitive financial transactions. Which of the following is the MOST important control for maintaining the security of data in the spreadsheet?

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Explanation
Access to the spreadsheet is given only to those who require access is the most important control for maintaining the security of data in the spreadsheet. An IS auditor should ensure that the principle of least privilege is applied to limit the access to sensitive financial data and prevent unauthorized disclosure, modification, or deletion. The other options are less important controls that may enhance the accuracy, availability, or integrity of data in the spreadsheet, but not its security. References:
CISA Review Manual (Digital Version), Chapter 6, Section 6.31
CISA Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Database, Question ID 210

by Malcolm at Jul 02, 2026, 11:25 AM

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