An IS auditor is reviewing a decision to consolidate processing for multiple applications onto a single large server. Which of the following is the MOST significant impact from this decision?

The correct answer is D. More applications affected by a server outage. Consolidating multiple applications onto a single large server increases the dependency on that server. If the server experiences a failure or outage, all applications hosted on it will be impacted simultaneously, resulting in broader system downtime and business disruption. This

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

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Options

AFewer application servers requiring vulnerability scans
BHigher operating system license fees
CSimplified asset management
DMore applications affected by a server outage

How the community answered

(21 responses)

A
19% (4)
B
14% (3)
C
5% (1)
D
62% (13)

Explanation

Consolidating multiple applications onto a single large server increases the dependency on that server. If the server experiences a failure or outage, all applications hosted on it will be impacted simultaneously, resulting in broader system downtime and business disruption. This represents the most significant impact compared to cost or administrative changes.

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#Server Consolidation#Risk Management#Single Point of Failure#Business Resilience

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