Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) — Question 737
In an organization's feasibility study to acquire hardware to support a new web server, omission of which of the following would be of MOST concern?
Answer options
- A. Reputation of potential vendors
- B. Alternatives for financing the acquisition
- C. Financial stability of potential vendors
- D. Cost-benefit analysis of available products
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The cost-benefit analysis is crucial because it helps determine whether the investment will provide adequate returns based on the costs involved. Without this analysis, the organization risks making an unwise financial decision. The other options, while important, do not directly assess the economic viability of the hardware acquisition.