Question 690
During a payment-platform modernization at a payment clearing organization, the IS auditor learns that a server rack is accessible through an emergency door without alarm or review. The affected operation supports merchant settlement and reconciliation. Finance and settlement integrity depend on this operation. Which observed evidence is MOST persuasive for a controlled audit follow-up?
Explanation
Correct Answer
Correct. Access sampling and observed environmental or failover tests demonstrate restricted entry and timely corrective response. This is stronger than a manager's verbal assurance because it can be checked against the observed issue that a server rack is accessible through an emergency door without alarm or review. The reviewer must verify the remediation period and scope.
Incorrect Answers
Not the strongest closure evidence for this case. That result could pass without demonstrating evidence appropriate to the audit conclusion.
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.