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CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question2813

The reason for establishing a stop or freezing point on the design of a new system is to:

A. prevent further changes to a project in process.
B. indicate the point at which the design is to be completed.
C. require that changes after that point be evaluated for cost-effectiveness.
D. provide the project management team with more control over the project design.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Explanation:
Projects often have a tendency to expand, especially during the requirements definition phase. This expansion often grows to a point where the originally anticipated cost-benefits are diminished because the cost of the project has increased. When this occurs, it is recommended that the project be stopped or frozen to allow a review of all of the cost- benefits and the payback period.