An IS auditor is reviewing job scheduling software and notes instances of delayed processing time, unexpected job interruption, and out-of-sequence job execution. Which of the following should the aud

The correct answer is C. Exception log. The exception log should be examined first, as it provides detailed records of errors, failures, or anomalies in the job scheduling process. This log can help the IS auditor identify specific issues causing delayed processing times, job interruptions, or out-of-sequence execution

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An IS auditor is reviewing job scheduling software and notes instances of delayed processing time, unexpected job interruption, and out-of-sequence job execution. Which of the following should the auditor examine FIRST to help determine the reasons for these instances?

Options

ASystem schedule
BJob schedule
CException log
DChange log

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A
14% (7)
B
4% (2)
C
76% (38)
D
6% (3)

Explanation

The exception log should be examined first, as it provides detailed records of errors, failures, or anomalies in the job scheduling process. This log can help the IS auditor identify specific issues causing delayed processing times, job interruptions, or out-of-sequence execution. It offers insights into the root causes and patterns of the incidents, enabling further investigation into related controls or configurations.

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