Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide - Sample Chapter 4

Sep 27, 2026

A certification guide for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), presenting the structure, exam intent, requirements, and preparation approach. It outlines CISA exam windows, scheduling, deadlines, ISACA agreements, exam domains, and question format and grading. The chapter summaries and study tasks cover maintaining certification via CPE hours, plus strategies like reviewing key topics and completing memory tables, supported by quizzes and review questions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages139

Reading Time5 h 50 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Chapter 1 The CISA Certification

Exam Intent

Exam Requirements

Chapter 2 The Information Systems Audit

Types of Audits

Risk Assessment Concepts

Chapter 3 The Role of IT Governance

IT Governance Frameworks

Policy Development

Chapter 4 Maintaining Critical Services

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Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) Cert Guide Michael Gregg Rob Johnson 800 East 96th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46240 USA Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) Cert Guide Copyright © 2018 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book shall be reproduced, stored ina retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the publisher and author assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-5844-6 ISBN-10: 0-7897-5844-X Library of Congress Control Number: 2017950730 Printed in the United States of America 1 17 Trademarks All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Pearson IT Certification cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. CISA®, ISACA®, and COBIT ® are registered trademarks ofthe Information Systems Audit and Control Association. Warning and Disclaimer Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty or fitness is implied. The information provided is on an “as is” basis. The authors and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book. Special Sales For information about buying this title in bulk quantities, or for special sales opportunities (which may include electronic versions; custom cover designs; and content particular to your business, training goals, marketing focus, or branding interests), please contact our corporate sales department at corpsales@pearsoned.com or (800) 382-3419. For government sales inquiries, please contact governmentsales@ [pearsoned.com](pearsoned.com). For questions about sales outside the U.S., please contact intlcs@pearson. com. Editor-in-Chief Mark Taub Product Line Manager Brett Bartow Acquisitions Editor Michelle Newcomb Development Editor Ellie C. Bru Managing Editor Sandra Schroder Project Editor Mandie Frank Copy Editor Kitty Wilson Indexer Ken Johnson Proofreader The Wordsmithery LLC Technical Editor Chris Crayton Publishing Coordinator Vanessa Evans Designer Chuti Prasertsith Compositor Tricia Bronkella Contents at a Glance Introduction xxiii CHAPTER 1 The CISA Certification 3 CHAPTER 2 The Information Systems Audit 23 CHAPTER 3 The Role of IT Governance 71 CHAPTER 4 Maintaining Critical Services 137 CHAPTER 5 Information Systems Acquisition and Development 181 CHAPTER 6 Auditing and Understanding System Controls 231 CHAPTER 7 Systems Maintenance and Service Management 269 CHAPTER 8 Protection of Assets 333 CHAPTER 9 Asset Threats, Response, and Management 387 CHAPTER 10 Final Preparation 437 GLOSSARY 445 APPENDIX A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already” Quizzes and Review Questions 467 Index 484 Online Elements: APPENDIX B Memory Tables APPENDIX C Memory Tables Answer Key Table of Contents Introduction xxiii Chapter 1 The CISA Certification 3 Exam Intent 3 Why the CISA Certification Is So Important 4 CISA: The Gold Standard 5 Exam Requirements 6 CISA Exam Windows 6 Scheduling to Take the Exam 7 Deadline to Apply for the CISA Certification 7 ISACA Agreements 9 CISA Exam Domains 10 Question Format and Grading 13 Exam Grading 13 Exam Questions 14 Getting Exam Results and Retests 15 Maintaining CISA Certification 16 Reporting CPE Hours Earned 16

FAQs

What is the CISA certification guide mainly focused on?

It focuses on the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and the knowledge areas required to perform information systems audits.

What topics are covered in the early chapters regarding the exam?

The guide covers exam intent, requirements, exam windows and scheduling, deadlines to apply, exam domains, and question format and grading.

How does the guide suggest maintaining the CISA certification?

It includes guidance on earning and reporting CPE hours earned, along with maintaining CISA certification using ongoing preparation tasks.

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