Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 163

An organization upgraded to a new accounting software. Which of the following activities should be performed by the IT software vendor immediately following the upgrade?

Answer options

• A. Market analysis to identify trends.
• B. Services to manage and maintain the IT infrastructure.
• C. Backup and restoration.
• D. Software testing and validation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because software testing and validation are crucial immediately after an upgrade to ensure that the new system functions correctly and meets requirements. Options A, B, and C focus on activities that are not immediate priorities following a software upgrade.