Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 422

An organization has replaced all of the storage devices at its primary data center with new, higher capacity units. The replaced devices have been installed at the disaster recovery site to replace older units. An IS auditor's PRIMARY concern would be whether:

Answer options

• A. the recovery site devices can handle the storage requirements.
• B. the procurement was in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
• C. the relocation plan has been communicated to all concerned parties.
• D. a hardware maintenance contract is in place for both old and new storage devices.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer, A, focuses on the capability of the recovery site devices to meet storage demands, which is critical for disaster recovery. While B, C, and D are important considerations, they are secondary to ensuring that the disaster recovery site can effectively handle the necessary storage requirements in the event of an outage.