alleryStart learning →What is the purpose of a periodic technology audit?
ATo value the equipment for the annual accounts
BTo decide which employees should be trained next
CTo compare prices offered by competing vendors
DTo catalogue all attached storage devices and computers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. To catalogue all attached storage devices and computers
1. Periodic technology audits are one of the listed procedures for protecting assets.
2. Their purpose is to catalogue all attached storage devices as well as computers.
3. Companies also use technology that monitors ports for unauthorized attached devices and turns off those not approved for business use.
4. Valuation, training, and price comparison are separate management exercises.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.5 Procedures to Protect IT Assets_
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