Eccouncil Exam 712-50 Topic 2 Question 97 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 712-50 exam

Question #: 97
Topic #: 2

An auditor is reviewing the security classifications for a group of assets and finds that many of the assets are not correctly classified.

What should the auditor's NEXT step be?

AImmediately notify the board of directors of the organization as to the finding

BCorrect the classifications immediately based on the auditor's knowledge of the proper classification

CDocument the missing classifications

DIdentify the owner of the asset and induce the owner to apply a proper classification

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Suggested Answer: C

by Leandro at Oct 22, 2024, 02:58 AM

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Gregoria

4 months ago

Classic auditor dilemma. I'd go with C, then maybe B, but definitely not A or D. Gotta love those asset classification challenges!

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Shoshana

4 months ago

Ah, the age-old question of auditor omnipotence. I vote for Option C - let's get the facts straight before anyone gets fired or promoted.

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Cammy

3 months ago

I agree, it's important to have everything properly documented for accuracy.

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Merissa

3 months ago

That sounds like a good idea, we need to have all the information before taking any action.

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Stefania

4 months ago

Option C) Document the missing classifications

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Micheal

5 months ago

Option B seems tempting, but the auditor shouldn't be making those decisions on their own. Documenting the issue is the safest approach.

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Lauryn

4 months ago

D) Identify the owner of the asset and induce the owner to apply a proper classification

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Mayra

4 months ago

C) Document the missing classifications

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Franchesca

4 months ago

A) Immediately notify the board of directors of the organization as to the finding

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Denise

5 months ago

I agree with Adelina. Documenting the findings is crucial before notifying anyone or attempting to correct the classifications.

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Cyndy

4 months ago

Only after all this, should the board of directors be notified.

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Armando

4 months ago

The owner can then be encouraged to apply the proper classification.

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Gary

4 months ago

Once documented, the auditor can identify the owner of the asset.

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Arleen

4 months ago

Documenting the missing classifications is important.

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Adelina

5 months ago

Option C makes the most sense. Documenting the missing classifications is the logical next step before taking any further action.

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Renea

4 months ago

D) Identify the owner of the asset and induce the owner to apply a proper classification

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Kiera

4 months ago

C) Document the missing classifications

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Dorthy

5 months ago

B) Correct the classifications immediately based on the auditor's knowledge of the proper classification

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Daren

5 months ago

A) Immediately notify the board of directors of the organization as to the finding

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Eloisa

5 months ago

I agree with Tonja. It's important to have a record of the incorrect classifications.

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Tonja

5 months ago

I think the auditor should document the missing classifications.

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