A project team has decided to switch to an agile approach to develop a replacement for an existing business application. Which of the following should an IS auditor do FIRST to ensure the effectiveness of the project audit?
A project team has decided to switch to an agile approach to develop a replacement for an existing business application. Which of the following should an IS auditor do FIRST to ensure the effectiveness of the project audit?
To ensure the effectiveness of the project audit when a project team switches to an agile approach, the first step an IS auditor should take is to understand the specific agile methodology that will be followed. By gaining a clear understanding of the chosen agile framework, the auditor can better evaluate how it impacts the project's processes and controls, which is crucial for conducting an accurate and thorough audit.
Option D (Identify and assess existing agile process controls) assumes that the existing agile process controls are already established and known. However, without understanding the specific agile methodology being implemented in this project, it is premature to assess existing controls effectively. Therefore, understanding the specific agile methodology that will be followed is the FIRST step for an IS auditor to ensure the effectiveness of the project audit when a project team switches to agile development for a replacement business application.