Which of the following controls would be MOST effective in
ensuring that production source code and object code are
synchronized?
A. Release-to-release source and object comparison reports
B. Library control software restricting changes to source code
C. Restricted access to source code and object code
D. Date and time-stamp reviews of source and object code
Answer / guest
Answer: D
Date and time stamp reviews of source and object code would
ensure that source code, which has been compiled matches the
production object code. This is the most effective way to
ensure that the approved production source code is compiled
and is the one being used.
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Which of the following would an IS auditor consider a weakness when performing an audit of an organization that uses a public key infrastructure (PKI) with digital certificates for its business-to-consumer transactions via the Internet? A. Customers are widely dispersed geographically, but the certificate authorities (CAs) are not. B. Customers can make their transactions from any computer or mobile device. C. The CA has several data processing subcenters to administer certificates. D. The organization is the owner of the CA.
Losses can be minimized MOST effectively by using outside storage facilities to do which of the following? A. Provide current, critical information in backup files B. Ensure that current documentation is maintained at the backup facility C. Test backup hardware D. Train personnel in backup procedures
When using public key encryption to secure data being transmitted across a network: A. both the key used to encrypt and decrypt the data are public. B. the key used to encrypt is private, but the key used to decrypt the data is public. C. the key used to encrypt is public, but the key used to decrypt the data is private. D. both the key used to encrypt and decrypt the data are private.
The MOST likely explanation for the use of applets in an Internet application is that: A. it is sent over the network from the server. B. the server does not run the program and the output is not sent over the network. C. they improve the performance of both the web server and network. D. it is a JAVA program downloaded through the web browser and executed by the web server of the client machine.
The FIRST step in developing a business continuity plan (BCP) is to: A. classify the importance of systems. B. establish a disaster recovery strategy. C. determine the critical recovery time period. D. perform a risk ranking.
An IS auditor who has discovered unauthorized transactions during a review of EDI transactions is likely to recommend improving the: A. EDI trading partner agreements. B. physical controls for terminals. C. authentication techniques for sending and receiving messages. D. program change control procedures.
In the course of performing a risk analysis, an IS auditor has identified threats and potential impacts. Next, an IS auditor should: A. identify and assess the risk assessment process used by management. B. identify information assets and the underlying systems. C. disclose the threats and impacts to management. D. identify and evaluate the existing controls.
An IS auditor who is reviewing application run manuals would expect them to contain: A. details of source documents. B. error codes and their recovery actions. C. program logic flowcharts and file definitions. D. change records for the application source code.
The reason for having controls in an IS environment: A. remains unchanged from a manual environment, but the implemented control features may be different. B. changes from a manual environment, therefore the implemented control features may be different. C. changes from a manual environment, but the implemented control features will be the same. D. remains unchanged from a manual environment and the implemented control features will also be the same.
During an audit, an IS auditor learns that lengthy and complex passwords are required to reach the network via modem. These passwords were established by an outside provider. The communications software allows users to select a ?remember password? option. What should the IS auditor's PRIMARY recommendation be? A. Disable the save password option and have users record them elsewhere. B. Request that the provider change the dial-in password to a group password. C. Establish and enforce a process to have users change their passwords. D. Allow users to change their passwords to something less complex.
Which of the following activities should the business continuity manager perform FIRST after the replacement of hardware at the primary information processing facility? A. Verify compatibility with the hot site. B. Review the implementation report. C. Perform a walk-through of the DRP. D. Update the IS assets inventory.
Which of the following is a dynamic analysis tool for the purpose of testing software modules? A. Blackbox test B. Desk checking C. Structured walk-through D. Design and code