Here are the answers to the self-evaluation questions.
IT resource management
- Answer: A. Alignment of the project with the business objectives
Explanation: The main goal of IT projects is to add value to business processes. An IS auditor should first focus on ensuring that IT initiatives are aligned with business objective. The other answers are not as critical as option A.
- Answer: C. The risk of business closure of a vendor of custom-written software
Explanation: An escrow agreement is entered into between a service provider and a client to ensure the permanent availability of the client's source code. The source code is held by some third party. In the event of the vendor going out of business, the client can claim back the source code from the third party. - Answer: B. It reduces the opportunity for fraud or illegal acts
Explanation: Mandatary holidays aim to hand over the processes that employee was responsible for to another employee, thereby unearthing any...