If inadequate, which of the following would be the MOST likely contributor to a denial-of-service attack? A. Router configuration and rules B. Design of the internal network C. Updates to the router system software D. Audit testing and review techniques

Corrective action has been taken by an auditee immediately after the identification of a reportable finding. The auditor should: A. include the finding in the final report because the IS auditor is responsible for an accurate report of all findings. B. not include the finding in the final report because the audit report should include only unresolved findings. C. not include the finding in the final report because corrective action can be verified by the IS auditor during the audit. D. include the finding in the closing meeting for discussion purposes only.

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.

An IS auditor is assigned to perform a post implementation review of an application system. Which of the following situations may have impaired the independence of the IS auditor? The IS auditor: A. implemented a specific control during the development of the application system. B. designed an embedded audit module exclusively for auditing the application system. C. participated as a member of the application system project team, but did not have operational responsibilities. D.provided consulting advice concerning application system best practices.

A long-term IS employee with a strong technical background and broad managerial experience has applied for a vacant position in the IS audit department. Determining whether to hire this individual for this position should be based on the individual's experience and: A. the length of service since this will help ensure technical competence. B. age as training in audit techniques may be impractical. C. IS knowledge since this will bring enhanced credibility to the audit function. D. ability, as an IS auditor, to be independent of existing IS relationships.

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.

An IS auditor should be able to identify and evaluate various types of risks and their potential effects. Which of the following risks is associated with authorized program exits (trap doors)? A. Inherent B. Detection C. Audit D. Error

Passwords should be: A. assigned by the security administrator. B. changed every 30 days at the discretion of the user. C. reused often to ensure the user does not forget the password. D. displayed on the screen so that the user can ensure that it has been entered properly.

Which of the following would not prevent the loss of an asset but would assist in recovery by transferring part of the risk to a third party? A. Full system backups B. Insurance C. Testing D. Business impact analysis

A control for a company that wants to prevent virus-infected programs (or other type of unauthorized modified programs) would be to: A. utilize integrity checkers. B. verify program's lengths. C. backup the source and object code. D. implement segregation of duties.

Which of the following is the MOST effective type of antivirus software? A. Scanners B. Active monitors C. Integrity checkers D. Vaccines

Testing the connection of two or more system components that pass information from one area to another is: A. pilot testing. B. parallel testing C. interface testing. D. regression testing.

Which of the following are data file controls? A. Internal and external labeling B. Limit check and logical relationship checks C. Total items and hash totals D. Report distribution procedures

Which of the following is an example of a passive attack, initiated through the Internet? A. Traffic analysis B. Masquerading C. Denial of service D. E-mail spoofing

Which of the following Internet security threats could compromise integrity? A. Theft of data from the client B. Exposure of network configuration information C. A trojan horse browser D. Eavesdropping on the net