What is the purpose of maintaining a good relationship with IT vendors?

To ensure that the vendor always gives the organization priority

To eliminate the need for vendor performance monitoring

To foster collaboration and ensure mutual understanding of expectations

To avoid the need for formal contracts

What is the purpose of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in vendor selection?

To solicit detailed proposals from vendors that meet the organization's requirements

To provide a legally binding contract to the vendor

To evaluate the financial stability of potential vendors

To announce the selection of a vendor to the public

A healthcare organization is decommissioning an old server that contains patient data. The server is being replaced by a new system. Which of the following is the MOST critical step in the disposal phase of the IT asset lifecycle?

Notify the vendor to arrange for the server's return under the original purchase agreement.

Transfer the server's software licenses to the new system to avoid additional costs.

Document the server's hardware specifications and warranty information for future reference.

Ensure that all patient data is securely erased or the storage media is physically destroyed before disposal.

What is the purpose of performance evaluation in IT human resource management?

To ensure that IT staff are working the maximum number of hours

To compare IT staff performance with that of external vendors

To determine the exact number of IT staff needed for each project

To assess staff performance and identify areas for improvement and development

What is the primary purpose of IT resource management?

To ensure all IT assets are replaced at the end of their useful life

To ensure IT assets are aligned with and support the organization's strategic objectives

To maximize the utilization of every IT asset to its fullest capacity

To minimize the total cost of IT operations regardless of business impact

Certified Information Systems Auditor

Domain 2Objective 3

Resource and Vendor Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 3)

Part of the Governance and Management of IT domain, which accounts for 18% of the CISA exam.

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A healthcare organization is decommissioning an old server that contains patient data. The server is being replaced by a new system. Which of the following is the MOST critical step in the disposal phase of the IT asset lifecycle?
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