Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 1186

An IS auditor has validated that an organization’s IT department runs several low-priority automated tasks. Which of the following is the BEST recommendation for an automated job schedule?

Answer options

• A. Low-priority jobs should be avoided.
• B. Low-priority jobs should include the major functions.
• C. Low-priority jobs should be provided with optimal resources.
• D. Low-priority jobs should be scheduled subject to resource availabilty.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The best recommendation is to schedule low-priority jobs based on resource availability to ensure that they do not interfere with higher-priority tasks. This approach allows for efficient resource management while still completing necessary low-priority jobs. In contrast, avoiding low-priority jobs altogether or providing them with optimal resources may lead to wasted resources or disruption of critical tasks.