Which of the following is not considered a cause for information risk?
A)Management's geographic location is far from the source of the information needed to make effective decisions.
B)The information is collected and prepared by persons who use the information for very different purposes
C)The information relates to business activities that are not well understood by those who collect and summarize the information for decision makers.
D)The information has been tested by internal auditors and a CPA firm.

Question

Which of the following is not considered a cause for information risk?
A)Management's geographic location is far from the source of the information needed to make effective decisions. 
B)The information is collected and prepared by persons who use the information for very different purposes
C)The information relates to business activities that are not well understood by those who collect and summarize the information for decision makers.
D)The information has been tested by internal auditors and a CPA firm.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that the information has been tested by internal auditors and a CPA firm would actually decrease the level of information risk, as it provides assurance that the information is accurate and reliable. Choices A, B, and C represent typical causes for information risk, such as lack of access to relevant information, differences in information needs and objectives, and lack of understanding of the business context of the information.

Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Cause for Information