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Actual exam question from Isaca's CISA
Question #: 845
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following will BEST help detect software licensing issues in a networked environment where all software is purchased and loaded by IT?

  • A. Comparing the software on each machine to the listing of software purchased
  • B. Comparing the number of individual software instances installed to the license inventory
  • C. Reviewing listings of software on each machine for known versions of unlicensed software
  • D. Reviewing reports demonstrating that metering software is not being used to access per-seat software
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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Highly Voted 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Comparing the number of individual software instances installed to the license inventory. This is because this method can help detect any discrepancies between the number of licenses purchased and the number of software installations, which can indicate potential overuse or underuse of licenses. This can also help avoid compliance problems and legal disputes with software vendors.
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SuperMax
9 months, 4 weeks ago
B. Comparing the number of individual software instances installed to the license inventory. This approach involves verifying that the number of software installations (instances) matches the number of licenses purchased. It directly assesses the compliance with the purchased licenses, making it an effective way to detect licensing issues. If there are more software instances installed than there are licenses purchased, it could indicate potential unlicensed software use, which is a licensing issue. While options A and C involve comparing the software on each machine to the purchased software list or checking for known versions of unlicensed software, they may not provide a complete picture of license compliance and can be time-consuming and error-prone.
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kertyce
Most Recent 1 year, 5 months ago
it should be A the correct answers
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