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A system administrator performs various functions by using
the admin/root or an equivalent login. This login enables
the system administrator to have unlimited access to the
system resources. The only control over the system
administrator's activities is the system audit trail, hence,
it should be reviewed by someone other than the system
administrator. Maintenance of access rules, data librarian
functions and performance monitoring can be assigned to the
system administrator.

The purpose of debugging programs is to: A. generate random data that can be used to test programs before implementing them. B. protect valid changes from being overwritten by other changes during programming. C. define the program development and maintenance costs to be include in the feasibility study. D. ensure that abnormal terminations and coding flaws are detected and corrected.

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Of the following who is MOST likely to be responsible for network security operations? A. Users B. Security administrators C. Line managers D. Security officers

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Which of the following steps would an IS auditor normally perform FIRST in a data center security review? A. Evaluate physical access test results. B. Determine the risks/threats to the data center site. C. Review business continuity procedures. D. Test for evidence of physical access at suspect locations.

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Which of the following concerns about the security of an electronic message would be addressed by digital signatures? A. Unauthorized reading B. Theft C. Unauthorized copying D. Alteration

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Peer reviews to detect software errors during a program development activity are called: A. emulation techniques. B. structured walk-throughs. C. modular program techniques. D. top-down program construction.

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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

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A manufacturer has been purchasing materials and supplies for its business through an e-commerce application. Which of the following should this manufacturer rely on to prove that the transactions were actually made? A. Reputation B. Authentication C. Encryption D. Nonrepudiation

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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.

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Which of the following would be MOST appropriate to ensure the confidentiality of transactions initiated via the Internet? A. Digital signature B. Data encryption standard (DES) C. Virtual private network (VPN) D. Public key encryption

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An IS auditor finds that not all employees are aware of the enterprise's information security policy. The IS auditor should conclude that: A. this lack of knowledge may lead to unintentional disclosure of sensitive information. B. information security is not critical to all functions. C. IS audit should provide security training to the employees. D. the audit finding will cause management to provide continuous training to staff.

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Which of the following is the MOST important reason for an IS auditor to be involved in a system development project? A. Evaluate the efficiency of resource utilization. B. Develop audit programs for subsequent audits of the system. C. Evaluate the selection of hardware to be used by the system. D. Ensure that adequate controls are built into the system during development.

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Digital signatures require the: A. signer to have a public key and the receiver to have a private key. B. signer to have a private key and the receiver to have a public key. C. signer and receiver to have a public key. D. signer and receiver to have a private key.

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