Which of the following would an IS auditor consider to be
the MOST important when evaluating an organization's IS
strategy? That it:
A. has been approved by line management.
B. does not vary from the IS department's preliminary budget.
C. complies with procurement procedures.
D. supports the business objectives of the organization.
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Strategic planning sets corporate or department objectives
into motion. Both long-term and short-term strategic plans
should be consistent with the organization's broader plans
and business objectives for attaining these goals. Answer A
is incorrect since line management prepared the plans.
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