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Answer: A

A blackbox test is a dynamic analysis tool for testing
software modules. During the testing of software modules a
blackbox test works first in a cohesive manner as one single
unit/entity, consisting of numerous modules and second, with
the user data that flows across software modules. In some
cases, this even drives the software behavior. In choices B,
C and D, the software (design or code) remains static and
somebody simply closely examines it by applying his/her
mind, without actually activating the software. Hence, these
cannot be referred to as dynamic analysis tools.

Which of the following should be the FIRST step of an IS audit? A. Create a flowchart of the decision branches. B. Gain an understanding of the environment under review. C. Perform a risk assessment. D. Develop the audit plan.

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Which of the following would allow a company to extend it?s enterprise?s intranet across the Internet to it?s business partners? A. Virtual private network B. Client-Server C. Dial-Up access D. Network service provider

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Which of the following components is responsible for the collection of data in an intrusion detection system (IDS)? A. Analyzer B. Administration console C. User interface D. Sensor

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The risk of an IS auditor using an inadequate test procedure and concluding that material errors do not exist when, in fact, they exist is:

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Which of the following will help detect changes made by an intruder to the system log of a server? A. Mirroring of the system log on another server B. Simultaneously duplicating the system log on a write-once disk C. Write protecting the directory containing the system log D. Storing the backup of the system log offsite

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A manufacturer has been purchasing materials and supplies for its business through an e-commerce application. Which of the following should this manufacturer rely on to prove that the transactions were actually made? A. Reputation B. Authentication C. Encryption D. Nonrepudiation

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The MAJOR advantage of the risk assessment approach over the baseline approach to information security management is that it ensures: A. information assets are over protected. B. a basic level of protection is applied regardless of asset value. C. appropriate levels of protection are applied to information assets. D. an equal proportion of resources are devoted to protecting all information assets.

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Which of these has the potential to improve security incident response processes? A. Review the incident response procedures. B. Post-mortem or post-event reviews by the security team. C. Getting the hot-site ready. D. Reviw the BCP plan every six months

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Which of the following is LEAST likely to be contained in a digital certificate for the purposes of verification by a trusted third party (TTP)/certification authority (CA)? A. Name of the TTP/CA B. Public key of the sender C. Name of the public key holder D. Time period for which the key is valid

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When reviewing the implementation of a LAN the IS auditor should FIRST review the: A. node list. B. acceptance test report. C. network diagram. D. user's list.

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The management of an organization has decided to establish a security awareness program. Which of the following would MOST likely be a part of the program? A. Utilization of an intrusion detection system to report incidents. B. Mandating the use of passwords to access all software. C. Installing an efficient user log system to track the actions of each user D. Provide training on a regular basis to all current and new employees.

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Which of the following is the MOST important objective of data protection? A. Identifying persons who need access to information B. Ensuring the integrity of information C. Denying or authorizing access to the IS system D. Monitoring logical accesses

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