Time constraints and expanded needs have been found by an IS auditor to be the root causes for
recent violations of corporate data definition standards in a new business intelligence project.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate suggestion for an auditor to make?

A.
Achieve standards alignment through an increase of resources devoted to the project

B.
Align the data definition standards after completion of the project

C.
Delay the project until compliance with standards can be achieved

D.
Enforce standard compliance by adopting punitive measures against violators

Explanation:
Provided that data architecture, technical, and operational requirements are sufficiently
documented, the alignment to standards could be treated as a specific work package assigned to
new project resources. The usage of nonstandard data definitionswould lower the efficiency of the
new development, and increase the risk of errors in critical business decisions. To change data
definition standards after project conclusion (choice B) is risky and is not a viable solution. On the
other hand, punishing the violators (choice D) or delaying the project (choice C) would be an
inappropriate suggestion because of the likely damage to the entire project profitability.