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What does it mean when the IT geek comes over to your computer at work and tell you they’re doing an “audit”?
Question : What does it mean when the IT geek comes over to your computer at work and tell you they’re doing an “audit”?
and you have to leave your desk for 30 minutes while they audit your computer? Are they trying to find reasons to fire me? 
computer audit
Best answer:
Answer by Gaytheist Buddha
Highly unlikely. They are making sure there is no unauthorized software on the computer, that the antivirus software is up to date, and you have the latest security patches. Oh, and geek is a disparaging term. Treat your IT staff with respect and they will help you in a crunch.
They are looking for a stash of porn or anything else that is not work related on your machine. And to check your web browser history file for non business related web surfing.