Isaca CISA Exam - Topic 3 Question 104 Discussion

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Question #: 104
Topic #: 3

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An IS auditor is assessing backup performance and observes that the system administrator manually initiates backups during unexpected peak usage. Which of the following is the auditor's BEST course of action?

AReview separation of duties documentation.

BVerify the load balancer configuration.

CRecommend using cloud-based backups.

DInspect logs to verify timely execution of backups.

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Suggested Answer: D

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A key aspect ofbackup managementis ensuring backups are performed on time and without manual intervention to avoid human error.

Option A (Incorrect):While separation of duties is important, the concern here is not aconflict of interestbut rather the reliability of backup execution.

Option B (Incorrect):Load balancer configuration relates tonetwork traffic management, which is not directly relevant to backup reliability.

Option C (Incorrect):Cloud-based backups can be a good option, but the immediate priority is toverify if backups are consistently executedbefore suggesting alternative solutions.

Option D (Correct):Reviewing backup logs provides concreteevidenceof whether backups are performed on schedule and if they weremisseddue to peak usage periods. If issues are found, automation or scheduling adjustments may be recommended.

by Dalene at Aug 01, 2025, 02:10 PM

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Glenna

2 months ago

Cloud backups would solve so many issues!

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Roslyn

2 months ago

Definitely should inspect logs first.

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Denise

3 months ago

Wait, are they really doing backups at peak times?

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Isadora

3 months ago

I think reviewing separation of duties is important too.

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Arthur

3 months ago

Sounds like a bad idea to back up during peak hours!

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Wynell

3 months ago

Reviewing separation of duties documentation seems less relevant to the backup performance issue, but I could be wrong about that.

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Raina

4 months ago

I feel like recommending cloud-based backups could be a good long-term solution, but it might not address the immediate issue.

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Rosita

4 months ago

I think verifying the load balancer configuration could be relevant since it might affect backup performance during peak times.

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Myrtie

4 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of backup timing, but I'm not sure if inspecting logs is the best option here.

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Yen

4 months ago

Verifying the load balancer configuration seems a bit off-topic. I'd focus on the backup process itself.

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Evelynn

4 months ago

Recommending cloud-based backups might be a good long-term solution, but I'd want to understand the current setup first.

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Jackie

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. Reviewing the separation of duties documentation could be important if the manual backups are a concern.

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Geoffrey

5 months ago

This seems straightforward - I'd go with inspecting the logs to verify the backups are happening as expected.

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Stephaine

6 months ago

I think reviewing separation of duties documentation is crucial to ensure proper backup procedures are in place.

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Felice

6 months ago

I'd go with C. Cloud-based backups could solve the issue of manual intervention during peak usage.

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Teri

5 months ago

User 2

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Katina

5 months ago

I agree with D. Checking the logs would provide evidence of backup execution.

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King

5 months ago

D) Inspect logs to verify timely execution of backups.

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Catalina

5 months ago

A) Review separation of duties documentation.

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Merilyn

5 months ago

User 1

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Tegan

6 months ago

I believe recommending cloud-based backups could also be a good solution to avoid manual initiation during peak usage.

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Candra

7 months ago

I agree with Patria. Checking the logs is important to ensure backups are done on time.

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Patria

7 months ago

I think the auditor should inspect logs to verify timely execution of backups.

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Barney

7 months ago

Hmm, I think D is the way to go. Checking the logs seems like the best way to verify if the backups are being executed on time.

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Dana

6 months ago

User 1: I agree, checking the logs is a good way to make sure backups are happening on time.

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