When reviewing the implementation of a LAN the IS auditor
should FIRST review the:
A. node list.
B. acceptance test report.
C. network diagram.
D. user's list.
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Answer: C
To properly review a LAN implementation, the IS auditor
should first verify the network diagram and confirm the
approval. Verification of nodes from the node list and the
network diagram would be next followed by a review of the
acceptance test report and then the user's list.
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