This activity determines how well the contents of the CMS match the IT infrastructure. This configuration audit checks to make sure the CI information matches the physical reconciliation data, that naming conventions are followed, that the DML and secure stores agree with the CI, and that RFCs match the composition of the CI. The audit takes place on a regular basis, as stipulated by the Configuration Management Plan, or as requested by the Configuration Manager or other authorized personnel. Audits can help verify the effects of approved changes and can help identify unauthorized changes.