Which of the following BEST enables an IS auditor to assess whether jobs were completed according to the job schedule?

The correct answer is A. Console log. The console log records the execution of jobs, including details about job start and completion times, errors, and other runtime information. By reviewing the console log, an IS auditor can verify whether jobs were executed as per the schedule and identify any issues or irregular

Submitted by mateo_ar· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

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AConsole log
BException log
CSystem schedule
DDatabase schedule

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Explanation

The console log records the execution of jobs, including details about job start and completion times, errors, and other runtime information. By reviewing the console log, an IS auditor can verify whether jobs were executed as per the schedule and identify any issues or irregularities in their While the system schedule and database schedule outline when jobs are supposed to run, and the exception log captures any errors or exceptions, the console log provides the actual records of job executions, making it the most reliable source to verify job completion against the schedule.

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#Audit evidence#Log analysis#Job scheduling#IT operations auditing

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