Question 270
During a routine controls assessment at a regional hospital, the IS auditor learns that a cloud program launches without staff trained in recovery procedures. The affected operation supports patient-care scheduling and claims processing. Healthcare service continuity and protected records are at stake. Which observed evidence is MOST persuasive for a controlled audit follow-up?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct. Resource plans and practical cross-training exercises demonstrate funded personnel and capacity cover the priority service obligations. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that a cloud program launches without staff trained in recovery procedures. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.
Incorrect Answers
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. The relevant success criterion is evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion; this measures a different function.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. Acceptance here depends on observing evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion, not only that test.
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. It does not establish the requested evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion outcome.