CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1893

Which of the following refers to a primary component of corporate risk management with the goal of minimizing the risk of prosecution for software piracy due to use of unlicensed software?

A.
Software audit
B. System audit
C. Application System audit
D. Test audit
E. Mainframe audit
F. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
Software audits are a component of corporate risk management, with the goal of minimizing the risk of prosecution for software piracy due to use of unlicensed software. From time to time internal or external audits may take a forensic approach to establish what is installed on the computers in an organization with the purpose of ensuring that it is all legal and authorized and to ensure that its process of processing transactions or events is correct.