IS auditors reviewing access control should review data
classification to ensure that encryption parameters are
classified as:
A. sensitive.
B. confidential.
C. critical.
D. private.
Answer / guest
Answer: A
Sensitive applies to information that requires special
precautions to assure the integrity of the information, by
protecting it from unauthorized modification or deletion,
hence, encryption parameters should be classified as
sensitive. Confidential applies to the most sensitive
business information that is intended strictly for use
within an organization. Critical applies to information that
is an important to the organization's business objectives.
Private applies to personal information that is intended for
use within an organization.
| Is This Answer Correct ? | 5 Yes | 0 No |
When performing a review of the structure of an electronic funds transfer (EFT) system, an IS auditor observes that the technological infrastructure is based on a centralized processing scheme that has been outsourced to a provider in another country. Based on this information, which of the following conclusions should be the main concern of the IS auditor? A. There could be a question with regards to the legal jurisdiction. B. Having a provider abroad will cause excesive costs in future audits. C. The auditing process will be difficult because of the distances. D. There could be different auditing norms.
Which of the following functions, if combined, would be the GREATEST risk to an organization? A. Systems analyst and database administrator B. Quality assurance and computer operator C. Tape librarian and data entry clerk D. Application programmer and tape librarian
Which of the following is a data validation edit and control? A. Hash totals B. Reasonableness checks C. Online access controls D. Before and after image reporting
The difference between whitebox testing and blackbox testing is that whitebox testing: A. involves the IS auditor. B. is performed by an independent programmer team. C. examines a program's internal logical structure. D. uses the bottom-up approach.
Which of the following would be of the LEAST value to an IS auditor attempting to gain an understanding of an organization's IT process? A. IT planning documents with deliverables and performance results B. Policies and procedures relating to planning, managing, monitoring and reporting on performance C. Prior audit reports D. Reports of IT functional activities
An IS auditor performing an audit of the company's IS strategy would be LEAST likely to: A. assess IS security procedures. B. review both short- and long-term IS strategies. C. interview appropriate corporate management personnel. D. ensure that the external environment has been considered.
Disaster recovery planning for a company's computer system usually focuses on: A. operations turnover procedures. B. strategic long-range planning. C. the probability that a disaster will occur. D. alternative procedures to process transactions.
Functional acknowledgements are used: A. as an audit trail for EDI transactions. B. to functionally describe the IS department. C. to document user roles and responsibilities. D. as a functional description of application software.
Of the following, the MAIN purpose for periodically testing offsite backup facilities is to: A. ensure the integrity of the data in the database. B. eliminate the need to develop detailed contingency plans. C. ensure the continued compatibility of the contingency facilities. D. ensure that program and system documentation remains current.
IS auditors who have participated in the development of an application system might have their independence impaired if they: A. perform an application development review. B. recommend control and other system enhancements. C. perform an independent evaluation of the application after its implementation. D. are involved actively in the design and implementation of the application system.
Which of the following would normally be found in application run manuals? A. Details of source documents B. Error codes and their recovery actions C. Program flowcharts and file definitions D. Change records for the application source code
Controls designed to ensure that unauthorized changes are not made to information residing in a computer file are known as: A. data security controls. B. implementation controls. C. program security controls. D. computer operations controls.