D. Identify the required maintenance procedures and ensure the maintenance policy is in alignment.
This option is the MOST effective way to assess the controls over the hardware maintenance process.
Identifying the required maintenance procedures and ensuring the maintenance policy is in alignment (Option D) involves a comprehensive assessment of the maintenance process. It ensures that the maintenance procedures are not only being followed but also in line with the organization's policies, standards, and best practices. This approach is the most effective way to assess the overall control and effectiveness of the hardware maintenance process.
The hardware maintenance process includes not only regular scheduled maintenance, but also network monitoring, security patching, and other tasks. We will make sure that those work procedures are in line with the policy.
B is correct. It involves verifying that maintenance activities recorded in the log align with the planned or recommended maintenance schedule for the hardware.
D. Identify the Required Maintenance Procedures and Ensure the Maintenance Policy is in Alignment
This option is comprehensive as it involves reviewing the maintenance policy to confirm that it encompasses all necessary procedures for effective hardware maintenance. By ensuring that the maintenance policy is in alignment with the required procedures, you can effectively assess whether the maintenance activities are not only conducted regularly but are also appropriate and sufficient for the specific hardware needs. This approach provides a more thorough evaluation of the maintenance process compared to simply checking adherence to a schedule or recording failure rates.
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