Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 1433

Which of the following BEST determines if a batch update job was successfully executed?

Answer options

• A. Obtaining process owner confirmation that the job was completed
• B. Testing a sample of transactions to confirm updates were applied
• C. Verifying the timestamp from the job log
• D. Reviewing a copy of the script for the job

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Option B is correct because testing a sample of transactions provides direct evidence that the updates were applied successfully. Option A relies on subjective confirmation, which may not reflect the actual job outcomes. Option C, while useful, only provides time information rather than confirming the updates. Option D does not assess the execution's success but merely reviews the job's script.