CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
An organization is performing software asset management (SAM) to ensure license compliance. Which two activities should the auditor verify?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Reconciling installed software with purchase records
Regular license compliance audits ensure proper licensing. Reconciliation of installed software with purchased licenses identifies gaps or over-licensing.
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Reconciling installed software with purchase records
Why this is correct
Correct: Reconciliation helps identify discrepancies.
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Performing vulnerability scans
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Vulnerability scans are for security, not license compliance.
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Conducting regular license compliance audits
Why this is correct
Correct: Audits verify that the organization is using software within license terms.
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Monitoring network bandwidth usage
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Bandwidth monitoring is for capacity, not software licensing.
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Tracking hardware depreciation
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect: Depreciation is for financial accounting, not license compliance.
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