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An IS auditor performing a review of the backup processing
facilities should be MOST concerned that:
A. adequate fire insurance exists.
B. regular hardware maintenance is performed.
C. offsite storage of transaction and master files exists.
D. backup processing facilities are tested fully.
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Answer: C
Adequate fire insurance and fully tested backup processing
facilities are important elements for recovery, but without
the offsite storage of transaction and master files, it is
generally impossible to recover. Regular hardware
maintenance does not relate to recovery.
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