Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 128

An organization has limited resources and wants to utilize its current IT physical infrastructure as much as possible. Which of the following technologies would assist the organization?

Answer options

• A. Virtualization.
• B. Cloud computing.
• C. Open-source software.
• D. Robotic process automation.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Virtualization allows for more efficient use of physical hardware by enabling multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server, thus maximizing resource utilization. Cloud computing, while beneficial, may not directly utilize existing physical infrastructure as effectively as virtualization. Open-source software and robotic process automation do not specifically address the optimization of physical hardware resources.