An IS auditor notes that nightly batch processing is frequently incomplete for an application.
The auditor should FIRST review controls over which of the following?
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A. B. C. D.D.
In the given scenario, the IS auditor has noted that the nightly batch processing of an application is frequently incomplete. To address this issue, the auditor should first review the controls over the job scheduling process. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Job scheduling.
Job scheduling is a critical component of batch processing as it determines when and how often batch jobs are executed. If there are any issues with the job scheduling process, it can lead to incomplete batch processing. For instance, if the scheduling is not done correctly, the job may not run at the designated time, causing the batch processing to be incomplete.
Application logs, backup procedures, and job notification are also important controls for batch processing, but they are not the first ones to be reviewed in this case. Application logs can help in identifying any errors or exceptions that occurred during batch processing, while backup procedures ensure that data is backed up regularly and can be recovered in case of any failures. Job notification provides an alert mechanism to notify IT staff of any job failures or exceptions. However, all these controls are secondary to the job scheduling process, which is the first control to be reviewed in case of incomplete batch processing.
In conclusion, to address the issue of incomplete nightly batch processing, the IS auditor should first review the controls over the job scheduling process.