Which of the following would an IS auditor consider to be
the MOST helpful when evaluating the effectiveness and
adequacy of a computer preventive maintenance program?
A. A system downtime log
B. Vendors' reliability figures
C. Regularly scheduled maintenance log
D. A written preventive maintenance schedule
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Answer: A
A system downtime log provides information regarding the
effectiveness and adequacy of computer preventive
maintenance programs.
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