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Audit Scope and Register Reconciliation

Audit scope matches the assigned site, floor, room, or branch critical (required)

Verify the inspection scope is limited to the intended location and asset population.

Yes No N/A

Asset register snapshot date and source are documented critical (required)

Record the CMDB or asset register export date, system name, and report owner.

Expected asset count for the scope critical (required)

Enter the number of assets expected in scope based on the register.

Assets excluded from physical verification are documented

Select any assets intentionally excluded from the walk-through and explain why.

Note (optional)

Audit walk-through route and count method are defined

Confirm the inspector will use a structured route and a consistent count method to avoid double-counting or omissions.

Yes No N/A

Physical Presence and Asset Tag Verification

Observed device has a visible asset tag or serial number critical (required)

Confirm the asset tag or serial number is visible and legible on the device.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Observed device matches the register record critical (required)

Verify manufacturer, model, serial number, and asset tag align with the register entry.

Yes No N/A

Device type is correctly classified critical (required)

Select the observed hardware category for the asset being verified.

Note (optional)

Observed asset location matches the register critical (required)

Confirm the device is located where the register indicates, or that a documented transfer exists.

Yes No N/A

Untagged or unidentified equipment found critical (required)

Flag any device present in the area that is not on the register or cannot be identified.

Yes No N/A

Workstations, Laptops, and Endpoints

Workstations and laptops counted match the expected quantity

Enter the number of endpoints physically observed in this area.

Endpoint asset tags are intact and readable critical (required)

Verify labels are not missing, defaced, or swapped.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Endpoint docking stations, monitors, and peripherals are linked to the correct host asset

Confirm attached peripherals are recorded appropriately where the register or policy requires tracking.

Yes No N/A

Shared or hot-desk devices are assigned to the correct control owner

Verify shared devices are assigned to the correct department, custodian, or pool record.

Yes No N/A

Servers, Network Equipment, and Critical Infrastructure

Server assets in racks match the rack inventory or floor plan critical (required)

Confirm each server in the rack is listed in the register and accounted for.

Yes No N/A

Network switches, routers, firewalls, and access points are recorded critical (required)

Verify network devices are included in the asset register and physically present where expected.

Yes No N/A

Rack units are labeled and equipment placement is traceable

Check that rack labels, U positions, or cabinet identifiers support traceability.

Yes No N/A

Unapproved or shadow IT infrastructure is present critical (required)

Identify any unauthorized servers, switches, wireless devices, or storage equipment.

Yes No N/A

Exceptions, Variances, and Corrective Actions

Missing assets identified during the audit critical (required)

Select any asset categories that were expected but not physically found.

Note (optional)

Register discrepancies documented critical (required)

Record discrepancies such as serial mismatch, duplicate tag, wrong location, or incorrect custodian.

Yes No N/A

Variance count

Enter the total number of exceptions or mismatches found.

Corrective action owner and due date assigned critical (required)

Document who owns remediation and when the issue must be resolved.

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Inspection summary notes

Summarize the overall result, major discrepancies, and any follow-up required.

Photo evidence attached for exceptions

Attach photos for missing tags, unidentified devices, mismatches, or other exceptions.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Inspector signature critical (required)

Inspector attests the audit was completed accurately.

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Run: IT Hardware and Asset Inventory Audit

Audit Scope and Register Reconciliation

Physical Presence and Asset Tag Verification

Workstations, Laptops, and Endpoints

Servers, Network Equipment, and Critical Infrastructure

Exceptions, Variances, and Corrective Actions

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