Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 196

An audit of environmental controls at a data center could include a review of the:

Answer options

• A. local alarms on emergency exits.
• B. logs recording visitors to the data center.
• C. list of employees authorized to enter the data center.
• D. ceiling space to ensure that there are no wet pipes.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because checking the ceiling space for wet pipes is crucial for preventing water damage and maintaining environmental control. Options A, B, and C, while relevant to security and access, do not directly pertain to environmental controls that protect the infrastructure of the data center.