Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 133

Which of the following should be established by management during implementation of big data systems to enable ongoing production monitoring?

Answer options

• A. Key performance indicators
• B. Reports of software customization
• C. Change and patch management.
• D. Master data management

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential for assessing the performance and effectiveness of big data systems, making them crucial for ongoing production monitoring. The other options, while important for various aspects of system management, do not directly relate to the continuous tracking of system performance.