Which of the following tests is an IS auditor performing
when a sample of programs is selected to determine if the
source and object versions are the same?
A. A substantive test of program library controls
B. A compliance test of program library controls
C. A compliance test of the program compiler controls
D. A substantive test of the program compiler controls
Answer / guest
Answer: B
A compliance test determines if controls are operating as
designed and are being applied in a manner that complies
with management policies and procedures. For example, if the
IS auditor is concerned whether program library controls are
working properly, the IS auditor might select a sample of
programs to determine if the source and object versions are
the same. In other words, the broad objective of any
compliance test is to provide auditors with reasonable
assurance that a particular control on which the auditor
plans to rely is operating as the auditor perceived it in
the preliminary evaluation.
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A probable advantage to an organization that has outsourced its data processing services is that: A. needed IS expertise can be obtained from the outside. B. greater control can be exercised over processing. C. processing priorities can be established and enforced internally. D. greater user involvement is required to communicate user needs.
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Which of the following is a control over database administration activities? A. A database checkpoint to restart processing after a system failure B. Database compression to reduce unused space C. Supervisory review of access logs D. Backup and recovery procedures to ensure database availability
Which of the following is a substantive audit test? A. Verifying that a management check has been performed regularly B. Observing that user IDs and passwords are required to sign on the computer C. Reviewing reports listing short shipments of goods received D. Reviewing an aged trial balance of accounts receivable
When assessing the portability of a database application, the IS auditor should verify that: A. a structured query language (SQL) is used. B. information import and export procedures with other systems exist. C. indexes are used. D. all entities have a significant name and identified primary and foreign keys.
In an audit of a business continuity plan, which of the following findings is of MOST concern? A. There is no insurance for the addition of assets during the year. B. BCP manual is not updated on a regular basis. C. Testing of the backup of data has not been done regularly. D. Records for maintenance of access system have not been maintained.
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Which of the following is an implementation risk within the process of decision support systems? A. Management control B. Semistructured dimensions C. Inability to specify purpose and usage patterns D. Changes in decision processes
Which of the following is the MOST critical and contributes the MOST to the quality of data in a data warehouse? A. Accuracy of the source data B. Credibility of the data source C. Accuracy of the extraction process D. Accuracy of the data transformation
Which of the following represents the MOST pervasive control over application development? A. IS auditors B. Standard development methodologies C. Extensive acceptance testing D. Quality assurance groups
The primary purpose of an audit charter is to: A. document the audit process used by the enterprise. B. formally document the audit department's plan of action. C. document a code of professional conduct for the auditor. D. describe the authority and responsibilities of the audit department.
Which of the following would an IS auditor consider the MOST relevant to short-term planning for the IS department? A. Allocating resources B. Keeping current with technology advances C. Conducting control self-assessment D. Evaluating hardware needs