As updates to an online order entry system are processed,
the updates are recorded on a transaction tape and a
hard-copy transaction log. At the end of the day, the order
entry files are backed up on tape. During the backup
procedure, a drive malfunctions and the order entry files
are lost. Which of the following are necessary to restore
these files?
A. The previous day's backup file and the current
transaction tape
B. The previous day's transaction file and the current
transaction tape
C. The current transaction tape and the current hard-copy
transaction log
D. The current hard-copy transaction log and the previous
day's transaction file
Answer / guest
Answer: A
The previous day's backup will be the most current
historical backup of activity in the system. The current
day's transaction file will contain all of the day's
activity. Therefore, the combination of these two files will
enable full recovery up to the point of interruption.
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An IS auditor should be concerned when a telecommunication analyst: A. monitors systems performance and tracks problems resulting from program changes. B. reviews network load requirements in terms of current and future transaction volumes. C. assesses the impact of the network load on terminal response times and network data transfer rates. D. recommends network balancing procedures and improvements.
Which of the following is the MOST important issue to the IS auditor in a business process re-engineering (BPR) project would be? A. The loss of middle management, which often is a result of a BPR project B. That controls are usually given low priority in a BPR project C. The considerable negative impact that information protection could have on BPR D. The risk of failure due to the large size of the task usually undertaken in a BPR project
E-cash is a form of electronic money that: A. can be used over any computer network. B. utilizes reusable e-cash coins to make payments. C. does not require the use of an Internet digital bank. D. contains unique serial numbering to track the identity of the buyer.
Which of the following is the MOST effective control procedure for security of a stand-alone small business computer environment? A. Supervision of computer usage B. Daily management review of the trouble log C. Storage of computer media in a locked cabinet D. Independent review of an application system design
Online banking transactions are being posted to the database when processing suddenly comes to a halt. The integrity of the transaction processing is best ensured by: A. database integrity checks. B. validation checks. C. input controls. D. database commits and rollbacks.
An IS auditor performing an application maintenance audit would review the log of program changes for the: A. authorization for program changes. B. creation date of a current object module. C. number of program changes actually made. D. creation date of a current source program.
An IS auditor performing an independent classification of systems should consider a situation where functions could be performed manually at a tolerable cost for an extended period of time as: A. critical. B. vital. C. sensitive. D. noncritical.
Which of the following independent duties is traditionally performed by the data control group? A. Access to data B. Authorization tables C. Custody of assets D. Reconciliation
Which of the following reports is a measure of telecommunication transmissions and determines whether transmissions are completed accurately? A. Online monitor reports B. Downtime reports C. Help desk reports D. Response time reports
Which of the following would be the LEAST important aspect of a business continuity plan? A. Redundant facilities B. Relocation procedures C. Adequate insurance coverage D. Current and available business continuity manual
An enterprise has established a steering committee to oversee its e-business program. The steering committee would MOST likely be involved in the: A. documentation of requirements. B. escalation of project issues. C. design of interface controls. D. specification of reports.
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