An organization has replaced all of the storage devices at its primary data center with new, higher capacity units.
The replaced devices have been installed at the disaster recovery site to replace older units.
An IS auditor's PRIMARY concern would be whether:
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A. B. C. D.A.
As an IS auditor, the primary concern would be whether the recovery site devices can handle the storage requirements. While the other options presented may also be important, ensuring the adequacy of the recovery site devices is crucial to maintaining the organization's ability to recover from a disaster.
The replacement of storage devices at the primary data center with new, higher capacity units is a positive step for the organization, as it will likely improve system performance and increase the amount of data that can be stored. However, the replacement of older units at the disaster recovery site with these retired devices may pose a risk to the organization's ability to recover in the event of a disaster.
The IS auditor should assess whether the storage devices at the recovery site can handle the storage requirements, including the amount of data that needs to be stored and the speed at which it needs to be accessed. They should also consider whether the replaced devices are compatible with the existing hardware and software at the recovery site, and whether any additional configuration or maintenance is necessary.
While ensuring that procurement was in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, communicating the relocation plan to all concerned parties, and maintaining hardware maintenance contracts are all important considerations, they are secondary to ensuring the organization's ability to recover from a disaster. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.