资料来源 : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

software audit
     
         A regular investigation of the software installed on
        all computers in an organisation to ensure that it is
        authorised or licensed.
     
        Software audits minimise the risk of prosecution for {software
        theft}, minimise the risk of {viruses} through uncontrolled
        software copying, and ensure technical support is available to
        all users.
     
        The {Business Software Alliance} {Guide To Software Management
        (http://www.bsa.org/bsa)}.
     
        (1996-05-19)