Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 37

Which of the following is most important for an internal auditor to check with regard to the database version?

Answer options

• A. Verify whether the organization uses the most recent database software version.
• B. Verify whether the database software version is supported by the vendor.
• C. Verify whether the database software version has been recently upgraded.
• D. Verify whether access to database version information is appropriately restricted.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The most crucial aspect for an internal auditor is to ensure that the database software version is still supported by the vendor, as unsupported versions may pose security risks and compliance issues. While using the latest version, recent upgrades, and restricted access are important, they are secondary to the need for vendor support to receive updates and patches.