An IS auditor conducting an access controls review in a
client-server environment discovers that all printing
options are accessible by all users. In this situation, the
IS auditor is MOST likely to conclude that:
A. exposure is greater since information is available to
unauthorized users.
B. operating efficiency is enhanced since anyone can print
any report, any time.
C. operating procedures are more effective since information
is easily available.
D. user friendliness and flexibility is facilitated since
there is a smooth flow of information among users.
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Answer: A
Information in all its forms needs to be protected from
unauthorized access. Unrestricted access to the report
option results in an exposure. Efficiency and effectiveness
are not relevant factors in this situation. Greater control
over reports will not be accomplished since reports need not
be in a printed form only. Information could be transmitted
outside as electronic files without printing as print
options allow for printing in an electronic form as well.
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A. exposure is greater since information is available to
unauthorized users.
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A consulting firm has created a File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site for the purpose of receiving financial data and has communicated the site's address, user ID and password to the financial services company in separate email messages. The company is to transmit its data to the FTP site after manually encrypting the data. The IS auditor's GREATEST concern with this process is that: A. the users may not remember to manually encrypt the data before transmission. B. the site credentials were sent to the financial services company via email. C. personnel at the consulting firm may obtain access to sensitive data. D. the use of a shared user ID to the FTP site does not allow for user accountability.
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