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.