ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Software Asset Management — Question 152

What is the purpose of an external audit?

Answer options

• A. To ensure your users are not running any blacklisted software
• B. To determine compliance with internally-defined vendor processes
• C. To determine compliance with signed vendor agreements/contracts
• D. To ensure your entitlements do not exceed your allocations
• E. To determine compliance with licensing agreements regarding who, how, and when freeware software is being used

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because an external audit specifically aims to verify compliance with signed vendor agreements, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met. The other options focus on internal processes or specific types of software compliance that do not align with the primary purpose of an external audit.