Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 1076

In a data center audit, an IS auditor finds that the humidity level is very low. The IS auditor would be MOST concerned because of an expected increase in:

Answer options

• A. risk of fire.
• B. backup tape failures.
• C. static electricity problems.
• D. employee discomfort.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because low humidity levels can lead to an increase in static electricity, which poses a significant risk to electronic equipment. While risks of fire and tape failures may be concerns in a data center, they are not directly linked to low humidity like static electricity is. Employee discomfort is a valid concern but does not have the same critical impact on equipment as static electricity issues.