An IS auditor discovers an option in a database that allows the administrator to directly modify any table. This option is necessary to overcome bugs in the software, but is rarely used. Changes to tables are automatically logged. The IS auditor's FIRST action should be to:

A. recommend that the system require two persons to be involved in modifying the database.

B. determine whether the log of changes to the tables is backed up.

C. determine whether the audit trail is secured and reviewed.

D. recommend that the option to directly modify the database be removed immediately.








 

Suggested Answer: C





This question is in CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Exam
For getting Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certificate










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