Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing — Question 69

One change control function that is required in client/server environments, but is not required in mainframe environments, is to ensure that:

Answer options

• A. Program versions are synchronized across the network.
• B. Emergency move procedures are documented and followed.
• C. Appropriate users are involved in program change testing.
• D. Movement from the test library to the production library is controlled.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because in client/server environments, maintaining synchronized program versions across multiple systems is crucial to avoid inconsistencies. The other options, while important, do not specifically address the unique requirement of synchronization in a distributed network setup.