Hey Guys, I am starting a new series on frequently asked questions and answers in the Certified Information Systems Auditor Exam held by ISACA. Please feel free to leave your comments below:

Q). Out of the following which activity will be performed FIRST when acquiring a new software?

1. Identification of data processing requirements
2. Comparison of delivery schedules to requirements
3. Negotiation of prices
4. Establishing business needs

Answer:

The answer to the question is 'Identification of data processing requirements'. It might look as if the first thing to be done is establishing business need, however, if one reads the question carefully, in the initial stage, the activity that will be performed first is identification of processing requirements. Before acquiring any software business need is already established any hence is not an issue. So the answer is '1'.